a couple weeks ago we all feel in love with pia’s apartment transformation. but today designer/stylist/blogger pia jane bijkerk - who lives between paris, sydney and amsterdam (what a life!) - shares her amsterdam houseboat with us. read on for more about her quaint home on the canal in her own words, and click here for more full-sized images. [thanks, pia!]-anne
Welcome to my home. It’s a little different to some… mind your step as you jump on board… Nestled under chestnut trees on one of Amsterdam’s beautiful canals is where you will find my home.
It’s an old Dutch shipping boat that has been renovated and fitted out for comfortable living. This is where I live, work, and relax…
It’s not so big - it’s like a large studio flat, the bedroom is separated by a screen and the kitchen is on a little mezzanine level which you walk into from the bridge.
What i love most about my new home is the light. The sun bounces off the water and throws beautiful reflections on the ceiling. It dances, and I love dancing light.
It fits everything I need - my piano, books, books and books…
and in the morning, we wake up to singing birds and splashing ducks, even though we live in the middle of the city. Amsterdam is quite something - it can be bustling in some parts and like a small village in others. The best and funniest part about the boat is the bathroom - it has a gorgeous pothole to view the canal while you shower. There is no bath which is the only downside.
Thanks for stopping by! You are welcome back anytime.