This is French restoration at its stylish and contemporary best. Traditional and antique pieces are
used freely but there is nothing antique to the feel of this family home in the South of France.
From a derelict stone farmhouse, the owners have created a chic, comfortable and modern family home.
They haven't been afraid to use colour (just love the three tones of pink on the canapé),
they have chandeliers in every room, I'd like to see a little more furnishing in this living room,
but let's say that with time that will happen.
The bedrooms are calm and neutral, showing off the wooden beams and stone walls.
Architectural elements are used for fun, like this mantel simply
posed against the wall instead of as a working fireplace.
But my favourite space is this dining room, low dark ceiling, an odd mix
of comfy dining chairs and a long table to share.
photos thanks to Cote Ouest magazine










It has the feel of a carefree vacation home. I love the eggplant and gray walls. the "just for fun" architectural accessories are fabulous.....I like this post...k
ReplyDeleteoooh...I'm digging the bold purples! So chic.
ReplyDeleteI would LOVE for you to come link this up at my linky party "Cowgirl Up!", going on right now. Link up once, appear on 4 blogs.
Hugs,
♥Linsey
The antique furniture pieces reupholstered with a modern twist is an unexpected twist that works well. I like the chandelier hung long and low in the corner of the room.
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful, the dining room especially has that wow factor.
ReplyDeleteIt is unexpected but I love it still!
ReplyDeleteXo
That's great!
ReplyDeleteMarkus
It's a bit too dark and under furnished I think. I do like the idea of the unexpected though. Like you, I think the dining room is the best.
ReplyDeleteSuper styling here! I'm especially fond of the chandelier hung so low to the floor :)
ReplyDeleteVery beautiful.....everything about it I liked...elegant, chic, simple. I rather liked the 'unfinished/uncluttered' look....however, one needs so much discipline to do this. No splurges at flea markets if you want to achieve this look.
ReplyDeleteOh not for me. It just doesn't seem right to me to furnish a historical home this way any more than I would go into an ultra modern home and decorate it with folk art and country styles.
ReplyDeleteTastefully decorated. I like the understated look, sometimes less is more and I think in part they achieved this with the different shades of color incorporated in the furniture. I'm of the opinion that to many flea markets finds would have detracted from this. Beautiful and inspiring!
ReplyDeleteThis is absolutely stunning! I just moved to Europe and have a home that is both contemporary and rustic and this is very inspirational for me....Thank you so much for sharing!
ReplyDelete-Molly
thepoorsophisticate.blogspot.com
sometimes I want to weep when I see photos like this.
ReplyDeleteThis so reminds me of my project...I love how simple it is. I love those colors and the rock! and the lights..and the fabric! guess I love it!
ReplyDeleteBeAuTiFul <3
ReplyDeleteLoving the pool area, the stone building and burst of lavender in the pot. Absolutely relaxing and beautiful!
ReplyDeleteJust loving the stone walls and the pool!
ReplyDeleteDefinitely some beautiful elements...those gorgeous old stone walls make my heart go pitter patter. So lovely!
ReplyDeleteAaahh! This place is amaaaazing!
ReplyDelete~ Clare x
Nice that the designers stuck to the original design intent. Still this shows a far amount of uniqueness and modernity in the interior design. Great work!
ReplyDeleteI also 'just love the three tones of pink on the canapé...' I just made a velvet patchwork quilt for my novel and it really reminds me of it...
ReplyDeletehttp://theorchardwalk.blogspot.ca/2013/04/velvet-patchwork.html
Lovely,
EL DUECK