Made to mease kitchen hilversum family renovations for expats

Renovating is already complicated. Doing it as an expat, in Dutch, while running the rest of your life, is something else entirely. I've spent ten years in this work.

DESIGNER AND PROJECT LEAD. TEN YEARS IN DUTCH RENOVATIONS

Interior design and renovation guidance for expats in the Netherlands

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Kitchen design renovations for expats family Hilversum

For Expats New to Renovating in the Netherlands.

You know what you want. You're just not sure how to get there. You need someone with a good contractor, a sense of how things work here, and enough distance from your own project to keep it on track.

10+

10+

Years of Experience

10+

10+

Years of Experience

10+

10+

Years of Experience

50+

50+

Projects Delivered

50+

50+

Projects Delivered

50+

50+

Projects Delivered

5M+

5M+

In Renovations Budgets

5M+

5M+

In Renovations Budgets

5M+

5M+

In Renovations Budgets

Services

Guided, or Fully Hands-on.

Guided, or Fully Hands-on.

Two services: the Hub for people who want to lead their own renovation, and the Method for people who want a full renovation guided from scope to finish.

If you're not sure which fits, start with the free Renovation Scan. You'll get a written plan and a call to figure out what you need.

€450 founding price

Renovation Hub

My network and eye for design behind you

A supplier and product database, matched to your budget and style

A full renovation guide for the Netherlands

Two calls with me: planning at the start, check-in at six weeks

€450 founding price

Renovation Hub

My network and eye for design behind you

A supplier and product database, matched to your budget and style

A full renovation guide for the Netherlands

Two calls with me: planning at the start, check-in at six weeks

Renovation Hub

My network and eye for design behind you

A supplier and product database, matched to your budget and style

A full renovation guide for the Netherlands

Two calls with me: planning at the start, check-in at six weeks

Tailored pricing

Cathelijne Method

Guided from scope to finish, toward a home that lasts

A team chosen for your project, from my own network

Three decision moments, two options each

One plan from scope to handover

Tailored pricing

Cathelijne Method

Guided from scope to finish, toward a home that lasts

A team chosen for your project, from my own network

Three decision moments, two options each

One plan from scope to handover

Cathelijne Method

Guided from scope to finish, toward a home that lasts

A team chosen for your project, from my own network

Three decision moments, two options each

One plan from scope to handover

Projects Delivered

Homes That Hold Up.

Residential homes and boutique hotels. Ten years of work across the Netherlands.

Projects Delivered

Real Homes.
Remarkable Results.

Residential homes and boutique hotels. Ten years of work across the Netherlands.

Projects Delivered

Homes That Hold Up.

Residential homes and boutique hotels. Ten years of work across the Netherlands.

Cathelijne van der Lande Renovations for Expats Interior Design
About

Meet Cathelijne.

What Our Clients
Are Saying

For ten years I've worked on residential renovations and boutique hotels in the Netherlands. Before that, I built things at scale in brand and retail.

I build work that lasts. Not design for the sake of design, but choices that fit the people living there, now

and in the next phase of their life.

A lot of the job is reading people. I usually have a sense of what someone wants after one conversation, and I work from there. I move quickly, I can make decisions, and I keep track of the whole project so you don't have to.

I started Renovations for Expats because I wanted to make this way of working available to more people. Especially the ones who come here and have to figure out a renovation without the language, the network, or anyone they fully trust.

For ten years I've worked on residential renovations and boutique hotels in the Netherlands. Before that, I built things at scale in brand and retail.

I build work that lasts. Not design for the sake of design, but choices that fit the people living there, now and in the next phase of their life.

A lot of the job is reading people. I usually have a sense of what someone wants after one conversation, and I work from there. I move quickly, I can make decisions, and I keep track of the whole project so you don't have to.

I started Renovations for Expats because I wanted to make this way of working available to more people. Especially the ones who come here and have to figure out a renovation without the language, the network, or anyone they fully trust.

For ten years I've worked on residential renovations and boutique hotels in the Netherlands. Before that, I built things at scale in brand and retail.

I build work that lasts. Not design for the sake of design, but choices that fit the people living there, now and in the next phase of their life.

A lot of the job is reading people. I usually have a sense of what someone wants after one conversation, and I work from there. I move quickly, I can make decisions, and I keep track of the whole project so you don't have to.

I started Renovations for Expats because I wanted to make this way of working available to more people. Especially the ones who come here and have to figure out a renovation without the language, the network, or anyone they fully trust.

Free Intro Call

Prefer to talk about your renovation first?

Some questions are easier to talk through than to write down. Book a short call, no commitment, and we'll take it from there.

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Testimonials

In Their Own Words

What Our Clients
Are Saying

Live reviews from people I've worked with, straight from Google.

Live reviews from people I've worked with, straight from Google.

“Great communication, excellent quality — our remodel feels flawless and well-crafted.”

Jason P.

Los Angeles

“Great communication, excellent quality — our remodel feels flawless and well-crafted.”

Jason P.

Los Angeles

“Livohaus was professional, fast, and the final result truly blew us away. Fully Satisfied!”

Priya R.

Sacramento

“Livohaus was professional, fast, and the final result truly blew us away. Fully Satisfied!”

Priya R.

Sacramento

“They handled everything from design to build. We just sat back and watched it happen.”

Greg T.

Pasadena

“They handled everything from design to build. We just sat back and watched it happen.”

Greg T.

Pasadena

“It’s rare to find a team this reliable and skilled — highly recommended to all!”

Melissa K.

San Diego

“It’s rare to find a team this reliable and skilled — highly recommended to all!”

Melissa K.

San Diego

“Great communication, excellent quality — our remodel feels flawless and well-crafted.”

Jason P.

Los Angeles

“Livohaus was professional, fast, and the final result truly blew us away. Fully Satisfied!”

Priya R.

Sacramento

“They handled everything from design to build. We just sat back and watched it happen.”

Greg T.

Pasadena

“It’s rare to find a team this reliable and skilled — highly recommended to all!”

Melissa K.

San Diego

FAQ's

Questions You Probably Have.

What's the difference between the Hub and the Method?

Do I have to do the Scan first?

Can I hire you for just one room, or do I need a full renovation?

How much does a renovation cost in the Netherlands?

Do I need a permit to renovate my home?

What areas do you work in?

Do you work with contractors who speak English?

What's the difference between the Hub and the Method?

Do I have to do the Scan first?

Can I hire you for just one room, or do I need a full renovation?

How much does a renovation cost in the Netherlands?

Do I need a permit to renovate my home?

What areas do you work in?

Do you work with contractors who speak English?

Contact

Let’s Talk Renovation

Tell me a bit about your project. I read every message personally and reply within a few days.

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