Located near a forest in Heverlee, Belgium, there is a newly renovated hotel to suit the needs of its users. Designed by interior architect Andy Kerstens in collaboration with founders Sophie and Frank De Jonghe, 'Mud House' is a villa built in the 1960s that is reinterpreted in a contemporary way.

Vaishnavi Nayel Talawadekar December 3, 2021 Featured, Interior Design  The most unexpected thing about classic, remodelled homes is the rich layers of personality it dons under its swish new additions.Dubbed the Mud Residence, the 4-person guest house is actually a nod to clay that  can shape however  like. The residence is a blank canvas that can be used as both an inspirational guesthouse and a creative hub, welcoming all those who seek an escape from daily life or an opportunity to explore new endeavours.

Kerstens used the 1960s blueprint to conjure up a 4-person guesthouse that deftly walks the line between refined and rural, with two swish bedrooms, an ambient kitchen, a living room, a dining room, an outdoor terrace, a wellness area with a private bio sauna, a relaxation room.The living room is muted and mellow, parlaying into a similarly minimal enclosed balcony. 

The interior features tactile details, delicate and rough finishes and contrasting textures, complete with vintage design items and unique artwork to further complement the space. With stone floors, a grey beige palette and modern furnishings, the building expresses a sense of calm and serenity with light, shadow and nearby nature.