! THE RESIDENT
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Surrounded by greenery, sustainable and easily accessible Welcome to Treenity! The residential project is located a stone's throw from the village of Liedekerke and has a beautiful view of Liedekerke forest (Liedekerkebos). Resident Kim Asselman tells us about her new place.
Living in Treenity The dream home of interior designer Kim As an interior designer, Kim Asselman
to do my own thing, which is ideal for some-
seized the opportunity to design her new
one like me who's in the business!”
apartment in Treenity herself. She tells us about the adjustments she has made,
— Favorite spot
its quiet and convenient location, and her
Kim loves to talk about her favorite spot in
favorite spot in the apartment.
the apartment, which is her balcony. “The south-facing balcony is not only large, but
Treenity is located between the forest and
also covered – which means we can sit out-
the center of Liedekerke. The project con-
side in the winter too. In addition, Block B,
sists of three apartment blocks, each with
the building where I live, has the best view
tons of light and views of nature. “I heard
of the Liedekerkebos and the meadows. I
about the Treenity project through word
chose the second floor to be able to enjoy
of mouth and I was immediately sold on
the view to the fullest!” When we ask her
it – firstly by the quiet, favorable location,
about the first piece of furniture she bought
and then by the architecture,” explains Kim.
for her new place, Kim doesn't have to think
“As an interior designer, it was very impor-
for long. “The Eames Lounge Chair! This
tant for me to be involved in the finishing
Vitra chair had been on my wishlist for a
— Born in 1984
and overall design of my new apartment.
while, and I immediately imagined it in front
— Lives in Liedekerke
Fortunately, I got this opportunity and was
of the large window. In the chair, I can enjoy
— Has an 8-year-old son
able to develop my plans when I bought
a fantastic view and simply dream away the
it, in consultation with ION and FVWW
day. It was a must-have piece of furniture!”
Kim Asselman
— Co-owner & interior designer at ES.KA Creators
Architects. In the end, I was given the freedom to customize the finish. I'm still very
— Pure nature
grateful for this,” says Kim enthusiastically.
Although Kim was initially after a house with a garden, she couldn't ignore the
“I also made a lot of changes in terms of the
Treenity project. “I was originally looking for
shell. Since there are only two of us, I didn't
a house with a garden where my son could
think a second bathroom was necessary. We
play. But eventually we chose an apartment,
used this space to expand one of the bed-
and I haven't regretted it for a second. On
rooms.” The adjustments went extremely
the contrary, I never want to leave!” In addi-
smoothly, adds Kim. “And that's what's so
tion to the advantages of living somewhere
fun about this project. I've really been able
smaller, Kim and her son are loving the
