As a lot of you, my dear readers, asked me to post more often about Belgian architecture and interior design, today I am thrilled to introduce you to one of my favorite Belgian architects François-Xavier Van Damme.
This talented Belgian architect designs the most wonderful country dreamhouses!
The architecture of the French southwest region, especially the French 18th century country houses, are a huge inspiration for his work.
His fascination for this style grew during his childhood, when he was travelling to France, together with his father Francis Van Damme (a renowned decorator), looking for reclaimed building materials.
With his preference for the country styled architecture and with respect to history, François-Xavier is designing houses in different classic styles and even loves to renovate ancient farm houses.
François-Xavier sent me pictures of his own country house, allowing me to post these here today!
The architect resides in a beautiful house in the Flemish countryside.
The private house of the architect. As if the house has been there for ages.
This picture of a French country house, inspired François-Xavier designing his private home.
These are the architect’s primary sketches in order to share his first ideas with his client. Fully convincing!!!!
As you can see on the pictures of the exterior of the house, François-Xavier prefers to create his projects with reclaimed materials together with artisanal techniques.
French roof tiles and lime-washed brick façade.
Beautiful curved frontdoor.
Let us take a look inside the house!
Entry hall.
Even inside, carefully chosen reclaimed materials.
Notice that charming door and the reclaimed oak boarded floor.
A lot of wood is used here.
Beamed ceiling.
French 18th century furniture and gorgeous paneling!
Study corner with beautiful cabinetry. Notice the window shutters.
Kitchen with a remarkable kitchen hood.
Attention to detail all around the house. Notice the hardware of the doors.
Master bedroom. So serene! Again the oak boarded floor.
Bathroom.
For much more inspirational pictures of the houses of François-Xavier, please visit his website here . You will not be disappointed!
If you would love to have designed your dreamhouse by François-Xavier Van Damme, contact the architect at info@francoisvandamme.be .
A huge thank you to François-Xavier for allowing me to write this post and for sending me these gorgeous pictures of his home!
Wishing you all a wonderful weekend!
Greet
All images posted with permission of François-Xavier Van Damme.
Absolutely stunning! His home is well detailed, those doors with the curve, love!
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Callie
Greet this house is wonderful!! Of all the amazing properties you have shown us, I think this may be my favourite - a wonderful mix fo French and Belgian, and the details are fantastic. Love the doors, the kitchen hood and the window over the hob !!!!
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Sharon
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Gorgeous detailing. The color palette, the lime washed exterior, the linen and raw wood. I am going back to stare at them for a bit longer now!
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Oh Greet wat prachtig! Supermooie inspiratie, ik ga meteen even op de site kijken.
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greet! i am drowning. truly drowning in lovely. enough so that i will be back shortly after a little blog catchup to study these images, let them sear my brain so i don't forget them (no small feat these days with the midlife brain, you know). thanks for the introduction.
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michele
Ohh Greet! Can this please be my house??? Love every single room, and don't get me going on the exteriors! Perfection! Thanks to Mr Van Damme and to you for letting us see his home!
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Perfect in every way. A restrained and elegant palette....j'adore.
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ReplyDeleteOh my!!! What a home! And what a perfect name to go with that house! (:
The rooms are fantastic. Very relaxed and beautiful. Just the kind of living I like. Very, very inspirational.
Happy weekend to you my friend. I have had a super busy week but "that something" is on its way.
Love to you,
Mon
I heard myself saying out loud to myself, "Wow! This is great!" I made Sally stop working to come look at the interior pictures. There are Very Interesting details happening here - in the kitchen and in the bath - the cabinets, hardware, lighting. I will be back to study these pictures more!
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John
Wow Greet, this is breathtaking!!!!!! I cannot believe its new but looks so old, how fabulous. I so appreciate the attention to details here and truly love every inch. Thank you for sharing:)
ReplyDeleteWhat a divine home. Thank you letting me peek, Greet & F Van Damme! xxpeggybraswelldesign.com
ReplyDeleteIt is unbelievably georgeous, I am so inspired and admire the simplicity of it all that shows the beauty of the wood work ...and doors and cabinetry rather than over decorating it all! stunning!! thanks (: ciao Z
ReplyDeleteI am in love, with a house, on Friday afternoon! Thank you for sharing this beauty, Greet. Will have to return to dream again.
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Hello, I came over from Maison de Lin. What a stunning house! If you hadn't mentioned this was a new build, I would never known. The finish is exquisite. Amazing what you can achieve with the right architect and the right materials - reclaimed is the way to go.
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What an incredible home! Great way to start my weekend! Gorgeous.
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ReplyDeleteI have already seen work of François-Xaxier Van damme. And for me it is incredible how you can go 2 centuries back in time.
Have a wonderful weekend
Jérôme
P.S. Nu heb ik terug meer tijd om tijd te besteden aan blogger :)
This is JUST MAGNIFICENT. This is my dream home. Anita
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Brooke
Love his house, Greet, especially the kitchen. While I may be stuck in England (blogwise) for awhile, work like Van damme's is where I'm heading. Thanks for the inspiration.
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Sometimes words just fail. There is SO much to study, appreciate, and digest here. Thank you!!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely beautiful.
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That house is both charming and gorgeous! I adore everything about it. I especially enjoyed seeing the kitchen.
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THANK YOU!! this is my dream Greet.
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Cecilia
This home is amazing and a true sign of someone who not only loves his work but also has respect for design. The kitchen vent hood is amazing and I noticed the cabinetry is all painted wood as well. The whole house looks so warm and at peace. Thank you for introducing François-Xavier now I’m off to look at his website.
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Debra~
When I first saw these images I was smitten!!! WOW - Gorgeous Gorgeous Gorgeous!! This is why I love Belgian design... so timeless and beautiful. The only homes that withstand the test of time. Thank you for all your beautiful, inspiring posts Greet!
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Des
Greet,
ReplyDeleteBeautiful house and beautiful post! Thank you for the inspiration.
Jamie
Stunning! There are so few architects that know how to do traditional houses well and get the proportions right. I am absolutely a new fan of François-Xavier Van Damme.
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Claudia
Greet, thank you for this gorgeous post! What a brilliant talent! Thank you for sharing this home with us...so inspiring!
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danielle
Just doing some catching up...what a beautiful post! I spy a gorgeous Lacanche! I have one in my kitchen (the same black and brass) and absolutely adore it. Unfortunately, we are about to move and have to leave it behind. I hope to order another someday!
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