Vermeers Wijnkamer

‘Gentle Makeover’

Winebar, Amsterdam

Facade with Vermeers Wijnkamer logo at NH Barbizon Palace, Amsterdam, redesigned by Meeder Ontwerpers X Studio Michiel Wijnen.

’Vermeers Wijnkamer’ is a wine bar located in the oldest district of Amsterdam.

It is accessible from both the Zeedijk and the lobby of the NH Barbizon Palace hotel.

Hotel lobby of Vermeers Wijnkamer at NH Barbizon Palace, Amsterdam, redesigned by Meeder Ontwerpers X Studio Michiel Wijnen.

In order to attract more visitors we were asked to give this place more character and personality.

High bench seating with chalkboard wall at Vermeers Wijnkamer, NH Barbizon Palace Amsterdam, redesigned by Meeder Ontwerpers X Studio Michiel Wijnen.

With a modest budget and limited time we made some effective changes and added a few ingredients to uplift the spirits…

Wine bar with bordeaux wall, bottle display and wall lighting at Vermeers Wijnkamer, Amsterdam, redesigned by Meeder Ontwerpers X Studio Michiel Wijnen.
Wine bar with wall seating, bottle display and pendant lighting at Vermeers Wijnkamer, Amsterdam, redesigned by Meeder Ontwerpers X Studio Michiel Wijnen.

A warm color palette with burgundy and champagne in the leading roll as the backdrop for cosy settings…

Wine bar with bordeaux wall and Paris-inspired artwork at Vermeers Wijnkamer, Amsterdam, redesigned by Meeder Ontwerpers X Studio Michiel Wijnen.

‘We replaced some furniture with older, lived-in pieces and selected artwork that appeals to the imagination.’

Wine tasting table in Vermeers Wijnkamer, Amsterdam, redesigned by Meeder Ontwerpers X Studio Michiel Wijnen.

With the new ‘tasting table’ as a centre piece for festive moments

Waiter pouring wine at Vermeers Wijnkamer, NH Barbizon Palace Amsterdam, redesigned by Meeder Ontwerpers X Studio Michiel Wijnen.

Putting expertise and quality in the spotlight

Cheese platter and waiter at wine bar in Vermeers Wijnkamer, NH Barbizon Palace Amsterdam, redesigned by Meeder Ontwerpers X Studio Michiel Wijnen.
Wine bar shelves with bottle display at Vermeers Wijnkamer, Amsterdam, redesigned by Meeder Ontwerpers X Studio Michiel Wijnen.
Wine bar canopy with Vermeers Wijnkamer logo at NH Barbizon Palace Amsterdam, redesigned by Meeder Ontwerpers X Studio Michiel Wijnen.

Credits:

Client: Minor Hotels/ NH Collection Barbizon Palace

Design: Meeder Ontwerpers X Studio Michiel Wijnen

In collab with Younique Concepts

Photography: by Linde Berends, Roos Meeder, Michiel Wijnen

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