The Hamptons aesthetic often draws from elements of nature including seagrass and other richly textured plants. Rattan and woven furniture and design accents are a reflection of this coastal influence. Rattan furniture works beautifully within a Hamptons home. It brings texture, but still maintains a neutral colour palette. ...
Image via Lilypad Cottage Flooring is quite literally the foundation of your interior design aesthetic. There are so many options but also considerations in terms of functionality in addition to style. For example, you want flooring that’s going to be...
Chateau Mireille in Provence. Image via www.havenin.com French provincial or countryside homes are all about warmth, charm and a sense of lived in beauty. Inside and out these homes capture what it means to balance classic and somewhat rustic design style...
The French-inspired interior design style is an aesthetic that is enduring, and certainly not a fleeting trend. There’s something inherently timeless in the colours, furnishings and overall elements that are representative of French style. In general, French style always...
Chinoiserie is a style that originated in Asian culture in the 14th century and eventually made its way to Europe, where the cultures came together and were represented in this signature style. Chinoiserie is probably best described as a European approach...
Christmas sparks ideas of gathering around the table with family and friends, with a massive meal and plenty of memories in the making. Our dining table and chair sets speak to this sense of cosiness, warmth and holiday entertaining, and...
Often people’s interior design style isn’t defined entirely by preferring one over another. One example of two styles that work beautifully together is the classic Hamptons style and the elegant French Provincial. Some of the similarities shared between the two include the relaxed sophistication,...
There’s something about the allure of all things French that tends to draw so many people in, regardless of where they’re located in the world. Whether it’s the haute couture fashion Paris is known for, or the rambling old farmhouses...
The farmhouse table is an essential in French country homes - rustic, time worn, and always large enough to accommodate family and friends. It is the perfect meeting point for hearty breakfasts, big family gatherings at home, and those many...
French style decor is one of the world’s most enduring styles. It has universal appeal bringing together a mix of sophisticated European charm and understated elegance. A French Provincial boudoir is all about romance and elegance in muted neutral...
The living room is a home’s oasis, primary ‘conference room’, and favorite spot for rest and recreation. Investing in its look and ambiance is an absolute necessity. What better living room environment to create than one that’s both comfortable and...
A boudoir literally means a woman’s private bedroom, sitting room or dressing room. The French word “bouder” means to sulk or to pout so you can imagine a woman living in an 18th Century castle retiring to her boudoir to sulk...
