At first glance, I was struck by the large open room and all those generous windows (always a win!). There’s something a little unexpected about the layout too — a kind of spaciousness and structure you don’t usually find in a typical home. And sure enough, it turns out this building used to be… a school.
But not the usual countryside kind where ivy-covered walls and creaky floors give way to cosy corners. No — this was a 1990s school, and it’s now been cleverly converted into an apartment block. The result? A modern, light-soaked home with a distinctly creative edge.
The living space is airy and welcoming, with internal windows helping the light travel beautifully through every corner. The décor blends old and new with ease, and there’s art everywhere — a home clearly loved by someone with an eye for detail. And the best part? Not a single maths lesson in sight.
And then there’s the kitchen. With its bright yellow tiles and industrial vibe, it’s unusual — but wonderful. It’s the kind of space where you really do look on the bright side each morning, bathed in sunshine and sipping your coffee under those golden walls.
Enjoy the tour!
As populations in many countries age I'm sure we'll be seeing more school conversions; it will be so interesting to see the many ways these buildings can be repurposed. Also, I don't think I appreciated how much interior windows can change a space by increasing and redirecting light until I began visiting this blog. What a difference they make! Lastly, those cloth lights (the pendant in the living room and the charming sconces in the bedroom caught my eye. Any idea where they're from?
ReplyDeleteSo many wonderful thoughts and observations. I didn't really appreciate how much natural light can do for a home until I moved to Sweden. It became a central topic in my book The Scandinavian Home - interiors inspired by light.
DeleteVery nice, love the light and windows but the bedroom is very cramped. Hard to make the bed
ReplyDeleteYes, I see what you mean. They've been clever to create a small wall-mounted bedside table in order to be able to have a surface for things by the bed but it does look a little tight in there!
DeleteWhat caught my eye? The windows, lighting features and the window treatments in the living/kitchen area.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing these, loved all of these features too :)
DeleteThe exterior might prompt some PTSD but the unit is wonderful. The high wall of yellow tiles with the black cabinets is stunning. And the windows bring more light and brightness. I love it.
ReplyDeleteTotally - haha! The interior is so unexpected. I love the yellow tiles too, a bold and daring move that's paid off.
DeleteOne of my favorites ever. Love the yellow tiles as well as the history of this place.
ReplyDeleteI love it when a home tour turns out to be someone's favourite - yay! I agree, the yellow tiles are wonderful!
DeleteSo glad the building is being reused!! : > )
ReplyDeleteYes, I agree! it's amazing what you can do with a disused property with a little vision.
DeleteThis is beautiful!!! It was only after looking at the 3rd and 4th pic frame, understood what you meant. Took my breath away. So appropriate for young couples that would like to entertain a lot. Both the renovators and stylists have understood the space perfectly!
ReplyDeleteI would maybe paint a color strip on the two steps so people notice the transition. I don't mind the exterior at all as its naturally well lit and well ventilated.
Yes, that's a good idea with the colour strip - agree.
DeleteHappy you enjoyed the tour :)
Forgot to add, Good luck to your girls for their exams. They will excel, especially with a Math prof at home. Glad we are nearing the end of the school year:)
ReplyDeleteThank you! I have never appreciated my husband's work as a maths and physics teacher as much as I do now with my sixteen-year-old studying higher maths and science. There is absolutely no way I'd be able to help her - I panic at the very sight of all those formulas! Here's to the arrival of the end of term soon!
DeleteWow! I wasn't expecting that. Love it. It looks so unassuming from the outside.
ReplyDeleteI agree, the interior is such a pleasant surprise!
DeleteThis is a fun way to repurpose a building. I'm always sad when I see old businesses or schools sitting empty. Seems like such a waste.
ReplyDeleteI agree - it's so sad, they are often just left to rot and then finally demolished. It's great to see some of these inspiring ways in which buildings can be given an entirely new lease of life.
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