Cylia Hendriks, a furniture enthusiast, describes her rental experience in a 625-square-foot, 17th-century apartment in Amsterdam. After facing tough competition for rental properties, she feels fortunate to find such an affordable, charming space. While the historic features of the building, such as its original beams, add character, the apartment presents challenges, including a dark, windowless bedroom. Cylia's passion for arranging her home provides her solace, especially during winter months, as she finds it meditative to create a warm and inviting atmosphere.
"To be honest, it felt like winning the lottery because finding such a beautiful house for rent that's also reasonably affordable is more the exception than the rule in Amsterdam."
"The house is a 17th-century monument - 400 years ago, it was a shipping warehouse, and the same beams are still here to this day."
"First of all we have the windowless bedroom. There's no natural light coming in in any way - which means the room is very dark..."
"I think rearranging my house and taking pictures of objects and furniture is my number-one hobby at the moment... It's meditative."
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