Apartment in Amsterdam: complete renovation with new kitchen, toilet and bathroom

Design & planning

We started with an interior design package (mood board, 3D visuals, floor plans/views and measurements). Based on this, we planned demolition, structural work and dismantling in phases. For a safe, clean construction site, we installed a 20 m³ container and arranged the debris removal.

Kitchen

• Dismantling the existing kitchen; 2-phase Perilex installed.
• Pipes: water supply (2x) and move the drain according to a new plan.
• Electricity: 5 single and 3 double WCDs newly installed; extractor hood with external outlet prepared.
• Insulation: 4.5 m² installed behind the future radiator (thermal bridge limitation).
• Floors: existing floor removed, flattened (12 m²) and new floor tiles (12 m²) in the kitchen/laundry room.
• Kitchen installation: IKEA Metod with quartz composite worktop, complete with AEG appliances.

Toilet (complete renovation)

• Demolition: old sanitary facilities and tiles removed.
• Waterproof: 10 m² floor and walls sealed.
• Tiling: floor 1 m²; walls 5.0—5.7 m² up to ½ height (±1.5 m).
• Ceiling: stucco, primer and paint (1 m²).
• Sanitary: wall-hung toilet (wall drain), corner fountain with faucet and mirror, accessories (roll holder, brush, towel hook).
• Ventilation & light: active fan with manual control and new lamp/switch.

Bathroom (upgrade)

• Ventilation: compact built-in fan with timer linked to lighting.
• Sanitary: rain shower + hand shower; new 100 cm washbasin with faucet and mirror; old set removed.
• Finishing: ceiling primed and painted (3 m²); old toothbrush holders removed and holes filled; joints renewed and silicone replaced in the shower.

Walls & ceilings

• Walls: 102 m² stucco, then primer + paint 169 m².
• Ceilings: stucco 57 m², primer + paint 57 m².
• Dry construction: 10 m² of drywall to remove pipes and close the skylights above doors for more peace and privacy.

Floors & skirting boards

• Parquet (living room, bedrooms, hall): leveling/repairing, sanding & oiling in a light finish (50 m²).
• New 70 m² skirting boards throughout the apartment.
• Laminate patch: 1 m² applied after removing an old cove.

Doors, windows & painting

• Doors: 5 interior doors replaced (frames retained and painted over); rails + sliding door between hall and living room added.
• Painting: frames (5 pieces), meter cupboard door and 2 kitchen doors to the balcony finished in the same color scheme.
• Windows: woodwork painted around windows; window sills in living rooms and bedrooms renewed; sealant joints checked/repaired in all areas.

Electricity & lighting

• Switchgear: replace all frames (10 switches, 16 WCD covers).
• Lighting: hall luminaire moved to the center; light switches in bedroom 1 and laundry room moved.
• Inspections: electrical and central heating systems checked for safety and balance.

Heating

Replace radiators in the kitchen, living room and 2 bedrooms; pipes are hidden invisibly as much as possible.

Other repair work

Wooden wallcovering removed in the bedroom; fire/hole neatly repaired and sealed.

Outcome

One fresh and coherent apartment with an efficient kitchen, ventilated wet areas and sleek walls and ceilings throughout the house. New radiators, improved electricity/ventilation and high-quality finish ensure daily comfort, less maintenance and a timeless look.

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