This contemporary black brick house was renovated for a new life in Belgium

Architecture firm K2A have designed the renovation of a 1960s two-storey brick house in Brussels, Belgium, which was originally white, and transformed it into this contemporary black house.

Due to strict building codes, the original home couldn’t be changed, and that included its sloped roofs, its height, and the materials it was originally built in.

The designers were however able to ‘carve out’ the ground floor to extend the living spaces. Here’s a look at the main entryway of the home, located on the ground floor.

Just off the entryway is a home office that looks out onto the garden.

The ground floor is connected to the main living area via a large black and wood staircase.

The main living area is now two storeys high, allowing for a spacious living room that opens up to the backyard.

Outside, there’s a deck with an outdoor fireplace and additional seating.

Back inside and down a hallway is the dining room with built-in banquette seating.

Just off the dining room is another deck area with space for an outdoor dining area.

Heading inside again, there’s the kitchen with wood floor-to-ceiling cabinetry and a large island with space for casual stool seating.

On this floor of the home there’s also a guest bathroom with a gray, white, and wood palette.

Taking the stairs, you can climb to the upper floors of the home. The stairs feature a built-in strip of hidden lighting running along side them on the wall.

From the upper floor of the home, you’re able to look down upon the living area below.

The master bedroom is tucked away down a hallway that has large floor-to-ceiling windows.

Here’s another bedroom that has a wall covered in built-in cabinetry and open shelving.

In this bathroom, large mirrors sit above the dual sink vanity and wooden floors help the space feel warm.