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MY FAVOURITE DECOR SHOPS IN OTTAWA
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kitchen remodel in my last house
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my twin sister's mostly kid's rooms decor blog
Over the holidays I came across this mansion in La Rochelle, France and was immediately smitten. You can't really go wrong with "mansion" and "France" but in this case I will admit the decor could use some re-working. Can't fault the source, architecture Lionel Coutier as he was responsible for the renovation of this 350 m2 beauty. I do think some of the colours are alot of fun and a great way to maintain a casual vibe.
When Paris-based creative studio POOL were called upon by Lapeyre to design a domestic set in which to exhibit their collections, the apartment the duo created was no shrinking violet. Graphic use of colour not only defined spaces but provided a dramatic stage for their client's range of bathroom and kitchen products. Love the "retro freshness" of the palette.
I think I have died and gone to heaven. LOOK AT THOSE DOORS!!!
Just when I thought Paris could not get any more awesome....
By Desjeux Delaye.
Winter would be way more bearable if I could spend it here. Mountain House in Manigod, France by Studio Razavi Architecture. In this highly preserved Alpine valley, stringent architectural guidelines allow for very little freedom of architectural expression. Everything from building height/width ratio to roof slope, via building material and window sizes are strictly controlled to enforce what is locally perceived as patrimony protection but de facto creating camp architecture, endlessly mimicking traditional mountain homes.
I had to share yet another chic Paris apartment because I am honestly obsessed with the creativity and use of colour that designers in France showcase in so many of their projects. Dorothée Delaye et Daphné Desjeux of architecture and design firm Desjeux Delaye nailed this one. Cool furnishings, cool artwork, cool colour combinations and of course, some marble.
Wed, 10 Jan 2018