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A cozy place full of natural light

23 of January '23


The attic of a 1980s single-family home has gained a modern look and additional space. Thanks to the use of the FAKRO EDT dormer, its residents can today enjoy a beautiful view of the Amsterdam polder and enjoy plenty of natural light. The building is located in a row of similar houses, in the town of Zaandam (near Amsterdam).

Beautiful view of Amsterdam

Last year we bought a house built in the 1980s. We both love DIY and thought that giving it a more contemporary feel would be a good challenge. When our son was born, we decided to make the attic a real "mom and dad" paradise. The first thing we did was to replace the old dormer with a modern version so we could finally enjoy the view of the Amsterdam polder," says the homeowner.

nowoczesna lukarna FAKRO EDT

FAKRO EDT modern dormer

© FAKRO

The FAKRO dormer provides additional daylight, space and a beautiful view of the Amsterdam pol der, the homeowner comments.

Additional light and space

The new dormer makes a huge difference. A series of skylight windows brings a lot of additional light into the interior from different angles. As a result, the attic room appears more spacious. To enjoy the view even more, we decided to add three tilt-and-turn windows in the lower row of the dormer. When opening a window, we usually leave it in the tilted position. This gives us a clear view of the outside and we can even stand under the window," the owner adds.

nowoczesna lukarna FAKRO EDT

FAKRO EDT modern dormer window

© FAKRO

Information:

  • Building name: Single-family house
  • Location: Zaandam, The Netherlands
  • FAKRO products used
    - EDT-W B3/2 prefabricated dormer:
    Pivot window: 3x FTU-V U3 (top)
    Tilt-turn window: 3x FPU-V U3 preSelect (bottom)
    - Internal roller shutter:
    Pleated blind: 6x APF (601)

For more information, visit the company's FAKRO Sp. z o.o page on the A&B portal.

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