The beauty of aging wood

An annexe that would give the impression that it was built at the same time as the original house is exactly what landscape designer Cédric De Valck had in mind when creating a guesthouse in his own garden. Mission accomplished, thanks in part to some well-thought-through choices in terms of shape and materials.

“This street gets a lot of passage,” De Valck says. “I wanted to make sure that the new building was not too conspicuous, blending in with what was already there.” Today, the annexe is used by his two stepsons, who live with him and his partner every other week and also work in the business. Originally, Cédric had the house in Londerzeel, an old farmhouse from 1900, renovated to suit the needs of a single man, with large living spaces and very few bedrooms. “Rather than renovate again, I had an annexe built that would provide space for my enlarged family, with plenty of options for the longer term,” De Valck explains. “Once the boys fly the nest, we will probably use it for something else. I have always dreamt of having my own B&B one day.”

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NOA outdoor living is an experience park for outdoor design in Kruisem. In the theme gardens, you can find inspiration to decorate your garden. These gardens combine architecture, landscape, and interior, and welcome architects, landscape architects, designers, and contractors as well as private prospects. In this inspiration park, you will find luxurious garden furniture and designs by more than 30 high-end partners, who are happy to advise you as you bring your dream garden to life. Moreover, the park is the perfect professional networking location; the conference rooms, covered patio, spacious showroom, and plaza of NOA outdoor living are the ideal setting for your conference, product presentation, or product launch.

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The beauty of aging wood