Photography: Mart Gossens
23 / 07 / 2026
On a private property in the Netherlands, Ina Rinderknecht reimagines a centuries-old orangery as a sensory retreat, where the wealth of materials, memories of places visited and the exuberant nature of the garden merge to create an atmosphere of tranquillity and beauty.
Somewhere between the built world and the living world, there is a place that belongs to both. This red-brick Orangery, set within a private property in the Netherlands, has always straddled that threshold: a building that breathes the garden, permeated by light and the sounds of nature. Ina Rinderknecht – renowned for her ability to transform existing spaces into places that feel as if they have always been that way – was the natural choice to lead this transformation. When the owners entrusted her with the spaces where they entertain, relax and live, their vision was clear: more character, more sensory richness, without altering the soul of the building they already loved.
The designer discovered in the red brick of the façade itself the tone that would define the spirit of the entire transformation. From this insight emerged a palette of warm, earthy tones, cream and dark wood that flows through the interiors with naturalness and coherence.
The designer discovered in the red brick of the façade itself the tone that would define the spirit of the entire transformation. From this insight emerged a palette of warm, earthy tones, cream and dark wood that flows through the interiors with naturalness and coherence.
Red travertine stands out as the main material: it clads the once-white fireplaces, extends across the bespoke kitchen worktops and cupboards, and reappears in the reddish-hued side tables that flank each space. Stone tops with brass inlays, a stool upholstered in Dedar fabric, and sculptures and objects collected by the owners over a lifetime of travel add touches of memory and uniqueness to each room, lending the whole a deeply personal narrative.
For more information, visit Ina Rinderknecht website.


