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Kitchen
An island with drawers rather than doors, a natural stone worktop and appliances built in.
- Handleless or a slim handle
- Worktop with a slim edge
- Open shelf instead of wall units
Contemporary country
Country, but without the frills.
The warmth of country, the calm of modern. The same materials, but with straight lines and no mouldings demanding attention.
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Where this style comes from
Country, with the ornament left out.
Plenty of people love country but not the fuss that sometimes comes with it: lots of profile, lots of pattern, lots of decoration. Contemporary country keeps the materials and drops the ornament.
In practice: oak and natural stone stay, but the fronts get flatter, the mouldings thinner and the palette calmer. What remains is warm without being nostalgic, and clean without turning cold, as in modern work.
- Oak and natural stone, just as in country
- Flat or lightly profiled fronts, no heavy mouldings
- Calm tones: off-white, taupe, grey-green
- Textured textiles rather than patterns
- Lighting as an accent, not as decoration
The fronts
Where this style makes the difference.
The same timber, a different front: that is often the whole difference between country and contemporary country.
In the spotlight
Work from our own projects.
A cross-section of what we have furnished over the past years, from country house to penthouse. Hover over the series to stop it, or drag it along yourself.
Room by room
How it works out in a real house.
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Living room
Large seating group in plain fabric, with the cabinet wall in the same tone as the wall.
- Cabinetry disappears into the wall
- One accent colour, here blue
- The rug defines the zone
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Dining area and bar
The transition between kitchen and living room, with bar stools and the same timber.
- Bar at 105 cm
- Same timber as the kitchen
- Lighting in line above the top
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Bedroom
Calm comes first: buttoned headboard, curtains to the floor, little colour.
- Headboard to eye level
- Reading light on both sides
- Cabinet wall flat and plain
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Dressing room
Behind doors with a fine diamond pattern, so the cabinetry joins in with the room.
- Lighting per compartment
- Drawers for the small things
- Mirror in one door
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Bathroom
Freestanding bath, natural stone and timber side by side, and no visible pipework at all.
- Timber that can take damp
- Concealed taps
- Warm light by the mirror
Material and finish
Staying warm without turning rustic.
The pitfall of clean-lined work is coldness. We keep the warmth in the material rather than the profile: solid oak that we oil or stain ourselves, honed natural stone, and textiles with texture.
For large flat fronts we work with veneer, melamine or lacquered MDF, because they stay flat even on wide doors. Where the grain may speak, solid timber stays. The choice depends on the room, the use and the budget.
One accent colour per room is enough. In Grimbergen that is blue: in the armchairs, in the rug, and nowhere else.
House in Grimbergen One house, one line. Kitchen, bar, living room and bedrooms all came from a single design. That is why the same tones and the same timber return in every room.
From our projects
Contemporary country in Grimbergen.
Where it goes wrong
Four ways to make it cold.
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Everything flat and plain
Without one material with texture the room falls flat. A single brushed oak or one rough stone keeps it warm.
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Too much grey
Grey on the wall, the cabinet and the sofa makes it gloomy. Work with two clearly different tones.
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Downlights only
One layer of light from above flattens the room. Add table lamps and wall lights, dimmable.
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Several accent colours
One accent per room keeps it calm. Two or three cancel the effect immediately.
Making something cleaner is easy. Making it clean and keeping it warm, that is the work.
Which direction suits you
The difference with the neighbouring styles.
Four styles that sit close together, briefly compared.
- Contemporary country keeps the country materials and drops the profile work. Suits new-builds and recently renovated houses.
- Country is sturdier: heavier furniture, more natural stone, exposed beams.
- Cottage is warmer and more enclosed, with panelling and plenty of textiles.
- Modern goes a step further: flat fronts, one material per surface, technology fully concealed.
How it works
From first meeting to fitted interior.
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First meeting
At your home or in the showroom. We measure up and give a first guide price. That meeting costs nothing.
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Design in 3D
You see the proportions and the materials on screen before anything is made.
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Choosing materials
Timber, stone, fabric and paint side by side, in daylight.
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Our own workshop
Cabinets, kitchen and bespoke work come from in house, with tone and grain running on.
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Fitting
Our own team fits everything, including lighting, curtains and furniture.
Why Marcottestyle
Why this style calls for bespoke.
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We think along with you
We don't just carry out orders. We question your layout, measure up and find the solution you hadn't seen.
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A complete plan
You don't get a sketch but a dossier: survey drawing, layout plan, bespoke drawings, electrical and lighting plan, material schedule and a detailed quotation per item.
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Everything in 3D first
In clean-lined work every centimetre counts. Changing a drawing costs nothing; changing during installation always costs money.
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Our own workshop
Flat fronts show every imperfection. We make them ourselves, with joints the same width everywhere.
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Our own fitters
Our own team fits, adjusts and finishes. No arguments between designer, supplier and fitter.
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First meeting free
Introduction, survey and an honest guide price cost you nothing.
Related styles
Other directions we work in.
Frequently asked questions
About contemporary country.
What does such an interior cost?
A fully furnished room usually lands between 15,000 and 21,000 euros, including bespoke work, furniture, lighting and textiles. At the first meeting you receive a guide price free of charge.
What is the difference with plain country?
The same materials, less ornament. Flatter fronts, thinner mouldings and a calmer palette. The warmth comes from the timber and the textiles, not from the profile.
Does this suit an older house?
Yes. Clean bespoke work against existing beams or an old floor creates tension, provided the junctions are right.
Doesn't it stay too bare?
Not if there is texture in it. Brushed oak, natural stone and textiles with relief keep the room warm without adding anything.
Do you do the kitchen as well?
Yes. In Grimbergen we drew the kitchen, bar, living room, bedrooms and bathroom in one design.
How many accent colours do you use?
Usually one per room, carried through consistently. In Grimbergen that is blue.
Can existing furniture stay?
Yes. We draw it into the 3D design, so you can see beforehand whether it holds its own beside the new work.
Can I see it somewhere?
Our showrooms hold settings with the real materials and finishes.
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