Duinoord lies between the Statenkwartier, the Zeeheldenkwartier and the Bomen- en Bloemenbuurt. Most of the neighbourhood was built at the end of the 19th century, with the stately Sweelinckplein as its centrepiece and the Reinkenstraat as its local shopping street.
Homes in Duinoord
The typical home is an upper or lower apartment or a townhouse in a brick terrace, with a narrow front and a deep floor plan. Inside you often find high ceilings with cornices, en suite rooms with sliding doors, and timber floors. Around the Sweelinckplein the houses are grander, with richly detailed facades.
Typical projects
- Full renovations of apartments and townhouses that need new installations, insulation and a modern layout. See full renovation.
- Bathrooms on timber floors in upstairs apartments. See bathroom and toilet renovation.
- Restoring ceilings and plasterwork, often cracked after a century of use. See plastering.
- Attic conversions in top-floor apartments, within the limits of the protected status. See roof extensions and dormers.
Things to know
- Protected cityscape: Duinoord is a protected cityscape, so the exterior is protected. Window frames, roofs, dormers and facade colours are assessed. Interior work is usually not affected.
- VvE: many buildings are divided into two or three apartments with a small VvE. Agreements about the roof, facade and shared pipes must be made together; read VvE approval for renovations.
- Access: steep stairs and narrow streets mean materials are often carried up by hand or lifted in through a window.
Light in a deep floor plan
The deep, narrow layout of Duinoord homes can make the middle rooms dark. Opening up walls, glass partitions, light colours and a well-planned lighting scheme make a big difference. Read renovating a pre-war home in The Hague.
Frequently asked questions about Duinoord
Is Duinoord a protected neighbourhood?
Yes, Duinoord is a protected cityscape (beschermd stadsgezicht). That mainly affects the exterior: facades, roofs, window frames and dormers. Check your address and plans in the Omgevingsloket before you start.
Can I add a dormer in Duinoord?
At the rear it is sometimes possible, but because of the protected status the rules are stricter than elsewhere. At the front it is usually not allowed or needs a permit. We help you check what is possible.
My apartment has a narrow, deep layout. Can you make it lighter?
Often yes, for example by opening up walls between rooms (with structural advice), adding glass doors or a rooflight on the top floor, and with a good lighting plan.
