"Upon our arrival, the warm and friendly host named Jantine (who lives in the apartment upstairs) welcomed us to the ground-floor flat in one of Jordaan's historic 19th-century buildings with a brown-hued facade. The flat itself (dubbed by Jantine as " Studio Kool ") used to be a local shop, and you can still see traces of its past in the old terrazzo flooring in the bathroom, worn smooth with time."
"Inside, we were greeted by a soft, clean palette: muted neutrals, pale woods, and whites that gave way to texture rather than color. A large, street-facing window (with curtains and shades for privacy when needed) anchors the seating area with two modern, understated chairs placed just beneath it. These became our unofficial staging ground- light jackets tossed over the backs, coffee cups balanced on our knees as we watched the neighborhood hum outside."
Arrival from New York City occurred on little sleep, with a desire for a quieter-paced weekend instead of typical tourist itineraries. The only car ride was an Uber to a ground-floor Jordaan flat hosted by Jantine in a 19th-century building. The studio, once a local shop, retains terrazzo bathroom flooring and offers compact, comfortable space for two. Interiors use muted neutrals, pale woods, and textured whites. A large street-facing window and two understated chairs framed daily moments. A small wooden dining table held welcome gifts including a bottle of wine and crackers.
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