Cupboard love

 

I have to admit that I do have a weakness for antique cupboards. This type of furniture can be placed in several rooms of the house and can be used for different purposes. They can be functional or they can be used as a decorative piece of furniture.

In a dining room they can be used as display cabinets, in a kitchen they can be used as storage. You even can use them as curiosity cabinets in your study room.

 

A beautiful antique cupboard in a house in France.

Photo credit James Balston   Image source here

 

Beautiful cupboard in the dining room of Brigitte Garnier.

         Photo credit Miguel Flores-Vianna   Image source Veranda Magazine March 2011  

                             

   This cupboard Brigitte Garnier placed in her kitchen, has a functional use but even looks very decorative.  

Image source Vivere Country Magazine 2011   Photo credit Claude Smekens

 

Another beautiful antique cupboard at Garnier Antiques. French oak cabinet with painted interior.

 

French 18th century painted cupboard I placed in my sister’s home.

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A cupboard used as a ‘cabinet de curiosité’ in the study room of Belgian fashion designer Edouard Vermeulen.

Photo credit Claude Smekens

 

I wish you all a wonderful weekend!

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Unexpected new look for an authentic paneling

 

The currently Paris based Belgian designer Ramy Fischler of the firm RF Studio, was asked to renovate and to breathe new life into a duplex apartment in a listed Art Deco building in Paris.

He wanted to get a lot of daylight into the paneled rooms and brightened up the rooms by painting the top of the French 18th century paneling with the same brilliant white as the ceiling.

The paint fades out, leaving the natural-finished oak visible.

 

Living room    Image source here – Photography by Paul Graves

 

By taking tradition and craftsmanship as a starting point to create contemporary design, Ramy Fischler shows respect for authentic elements.

Although the paneling is given a modern twist, the rooms retain their authentic look but lighter and fluffier for the eyes.

 

The making of the woodwork in the living room. Image source here - Photo RF Studio

 

Dining room   Image source here – Photography by Paul Graves

 

Image source here - Photography by Eric Laignel

 

Image source here - Photography by Eric Laignel

 

Image source here – Photography by Paul Graves

 

Image source here – Photography by Paul Graves

 

Image source here - Photography by Eric Laignel

 

Ramy Fischler founded his design firm in 2010. He is a graduate of the Ecole Nationale de Création Industrielle, ENSCI-Les Ateliers and was the exclusive partner of Patrick Jouin for nearly nine years.

To see more of Ramy Fischler’s work, please visit his website RF Studio.

 

I just love Ramy Fischler’s design approach.  Really brilliant!

What are your thoughts about it ?

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An alternative use

 

A few days ago we visited a client's house where we installed a kitchen 2 years ago and to my surprise I noticed that the kitchen cabinet space that was meant to store the cutlery, was now used to place the wine bottles!

I actually think it is a splendid idea and a gorgeous alternative use.

I absolutely wanted to share the idea with you today.

LEFEVRE INTERIORS kitchen design   Photo by me

 

 

LEFEVRE INTERIORS kitchen design   Photo by me

 

Enjoy the weekend!

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In love with libraries

 

As I have a passion for books, in particular interior design books, I love spending hours in our library.  When I need inspiration to design a client’s library or complete interior design project, I close the door of our library, put on my favorite music and start consulting my collection of interior design books.

 

One of my favorite images is this library designed by Axel Vervoordt   Image source here

Can you imagine, sitting in a comfortable chair next to the fire place, curling up with a book? Definitely a treat for the soul!

 

Designing a library, you have to pay attention to details.

Notice the bookcase details here. Awesome!

Image source here

 

And I do love to bring in secret library doors, if possible.

Library design Axel Vervoordt   Image source AD July 2003 - Photo credit Durston Saylor

 

Image source Pinterest

 

What I love more in all these shown libraries, is the painted back of the bookcases.

Library design by Axel Vervoordt   Image source here - Photo credit Christian Sarramon

 

This is exactly what I did with the cabinetry in our own library.

Library design Lefèvre Interiors   Photo credit Thomas De Bruyne

 

I am still thankfull to my blog colleague Michelle Morelan for the rendering she made of our library a few years ago.

 

If you need inspiration to furnish or to decorate your library, I discovered an interesting feature on 1STDIBS with great addresses to find library furniture and accessories.

If you are feeling bookish, click here to discover the 1stdibs library collection.

 

Wishing you all a wonderful day!

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‘Laudonie’, a fabulous holiday retreat in France

 

If you plan to spend this year’s holidays in France, you absolutely should stop nearby the village of Rouffignac–Saint-Cernin de Reilhac (Dordogne) and spend a few days at the fabulous Château Laudonie!

Image source website Laudonie – Photo credit Dirk Goethals

‘Laudonie, nestling between woods and hills, is located 4 km to the east of Rouffignac–Saint-Cernin de Reilhac. The estate comprises 53 hectares that are partly in the commune of Plazac and partly in the commune of Rouffignac–Saint-Cernin de Reilhac. A little communal no-through-road leads to the property. The buildings will impress you as soon as you arrive. They are perched on a ridge offering a stunning view over the surrounding valleys and hills.
The inner courtyard is the heart of the estate. It is bordered by the Manor House, the four towers and the barn.’ (text  Laudonie website)

Image source website Laudonie – Photo credit Dirk Goethals

The old accountancy books reveal that Laudonie had been bequeathed to Sieur Debord, Lieutenant of the Port of Bordeaux, sometime around 1500 AD. This family took the name of the Laudonie locality for the family.

Image source website Laudonie – Photo credit Dirk Goethals

The Laudonie estate has been sold and re-sold on several occasions. In the late 1990’s, this ‘castle’ was bought by Pierre Caron who fell in love with the property. With a huge enthusiasm and dedication he started the renovation of the historical estate to share it with family and friends.

After Pierre Caron passed away in 2005, his wife Fanny Van Herzeele, continued the restoration and completed the work of her husband with the help of the Belgian architect Stephane Boens.

Image source website Laudonie – Photo credit Dirk Goethals

 

The Manor House can easily accommodate twelve people.

Manor House hall first floor  Image source website Laudonie – Photo credit Dirk Goethals

Manor House salon  Image source website Laudonie – Photo credit Dirk Goethals

Manor House kitchen  Image source website Laudonie – Photo credit Dirk Goethals

Manor House one of the bedrooms  Image source website Laudonie – Photo credit Dirk Goethals

Manor House terrace  Image source website Laudonie – Photo credit Dirk Goethals

 

In the North Tower, there is an apartment of about 100m² (1000ft2) that is ideal for two people.

North Tower living room  Image source website Laudonie – Photo credit Dirk Goethals

North Tower kitchen  Image source website Laudonie – Photo credit Dirk Goethals

North Tower terrace  Image source website Laudonie – Photo credit Dirk Goethals

 

The West Tower is similar to the North Tower, in terms of accommodation. However, it does not have a private terrace.

West Tower living room  Image source website Laudonie – Photo credit Dirk Goethals

West Tower Bedroom  Image source website Laudonie – Photo credit Dirk Goethals

 

The South Tower is the smallest of the four and serves as an extension to the Manor or Tower North. It has four beds (bunk beds) and is equipped with a bathroom but with no kitchen. It is ideal for a group of youngsters.

South Tower seating area  Image source website Laudonie – Photo credit Dirk Goethals

South Tower bedroom  Image source website Laudonie – Photo credit Dirk Goethals

 

Laudonie offers his visitors an extended recreation area, where you will find a swimming pool, a sauna, a tennis court and a petanque pitch. In addition, Laudonie is located in close proximity to a golf course.

Swimming pool  Image source website Laudonie – Photo credit Dirk Goethals

 

I would love to recommend you to visit the gorgeous website of LAUDONIE, where you will find much more to read about the history of the estate and were you will find more information together with an extended photo gallery of the property.

http://laudonie.fr

Lieu dit Laudonie - 24580 Rouffignac-Saint-Cernin-de Reilhac - France
Fanny Van Herzeele
E-mail : info@laudonie.fr
Telnr : +32 476 41 88 81

You can find Laudonie on FB HERE.

 

I am curious to know your thoughts about this French ‘jewel’.

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Introducing Belgian designer Natascha Persoone

 

A few months ago, I had the pleasure to meet the Belgian interior designer Natascha Persoone.

Belgian interior designer Natascha Persoone

We had a long and interesting conversation about architecture, interior design and craftsmanship which is the backbone of our Belgian design.

I was impressed by Natascha’s sense of style and her approach to interior design.

Image source website Natascha Persoone

For more than two decades Natascha Persoone is active as an interior designer.

Her work includes many private residences, commercial offices and medical practices.

 

Without doubt, Natascha gained a lot of experience and is always looking for new challenges. Running her projects, she is determined to collaborate with professionals and she loves to be surrounded by the best Belgian craftsmen.

In this living room the designer used beautiful fabrics including Belgian linen for the stores and the sofa upholstery.    Image source website Natascha Persoone

 

French oak library    Image source website Natascha Persoone

 

Creating high-end interior design, requires expertise and know-how and are of paramount importance to the interior designer. Selecting the best skilled joiners, cabinet-makers, painters, window treatment manufacturers,…  means choosing for quality without a single concession.

Handmade oak table    Image source website Natascha Persoone

 

I love the beige-brown-gold color scheme Natascha has chosen for this living room.Image source website Natascha Persoone

 

Natascha aimes to design new houses or redesign existing residences in a timeless way, respecting proportions, materials and light, depending on everyone's possibilities.

Image source website Natascha Persoone

Image source website Natascha Persoone

Ancient art or a valuable object can be the starting point, evolving into the theme of the entire design of a space or a home.

‘In this way you create a personalized interior, fully tailored to the customer's wishes. A good design is independent of trends and budgets. Whether it's a traditional, classic, country, eclectic or modern styled design.’ , explains Natascha on her website.

Art as the starting point of the design of a space    Image source website Natascha Persoone

Moroccan style sitting room    Image source website Natascha Persoone

 

Kitchen in a contemporary designed apartment    Image source website Natascha Persoone

 

A Belgian styled kitchen

Image source website Natascha Persoone

Image source website Natascha Persoone

Eye for detail    Image source website Natascha Persoone

 

Natascha Persoone creates personalized interiors, where the passion for her work is visible.

Image source website Natascha Persoone

 

If you would love to see more of Natascha’s work, please visit her website at

WWW.NATASCHAPERSOONE.BE

Contact Natascha at info@nataschapersoone.be

NATASCHA PERSOONE

Genkersteenweg 442

3500 Hasselt

BELGIUM

Tel. +32 (0) 11 34 39 52

 

I hope you all enjoyed this Belgian inspired post of today!

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