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An Introduction to Dining Chairs

Posted on February 26, 2018 at 1:59 am by Jean-Christophe / Furniture / 0

In any dining room, the chairs around the dining table really set the mood and tone of elegance in a home. At Christophe Living we have had great success with our dining chairs over the past 30 years, providing individually carved and finished pieces for you. The importance of quality…

How to Design with Black in the French Style

Posted on October 23, 2015 at 9:52 pm by Jean-Christophe / Decorating Tips, Interiors / 0

After having just written about the colours of Provence it may seem strange to talk about black in French interiors, yet…. was last modified: February 26th, 2018

The Ochres of Provence in Paint & Fabrics

Posted on October 21, 2015 at 8:28 pm by Jean-Christophe / Decorating Tips, Interiors / 0

Not far from the lovely city of Avignon is the small village of Rousillon, the centre of the provencal ochres. In ancient times the sea once covered this region, as the sea dried over millions of years, rain slowly transformed the limestones into sand rich in colourful ochres. was last…

The Comfort of Cushions in the French style

Posted on October 19, 2015 at 5:06 pm by Jean-Christophe / Decorating Tips, Interiors / 0

Cushions are both about comfort and decoration, I often think that these wonderful little decorative accessories are sometimes forgotten. They are both a means to bring comfort and colour to a room. More than that, they can act as the key element that brings together all the other colours in…

How to Design a French Bedroom – Part 2

Posted on October 16, 2015 at 12:21 pm by Jean-Christophe / Decorating Tips, Interiors / 0

Here are some more tips on designing a bedroom in the French style, as I mentioned in the last blog story (https://www.christopheliving.com.au/how-to-design-a-french-bedroom-part-1/). The French style is more of an approach than a formula, so I will try to look a what are the small elements that bring it all together. was…

How to Design a French Bedroom – Part 1

Posted on October 13, 2015 at 10:39 am by Jean-Christophe / Decorating Tips, Interiors / 1 Comment

The bedroom is one of the most private and intimate rooms in our house. It is where we rest, are at our most vulnerable state and, hopefully if we desire it, this is where we feel nurtured and loved within an intimate relationship. Furthermore, the bedroom is where we start and…

Design tips for your bedroom

Posted on October 8, 2015 at 9:35 pm by Jean-Christophe / Decorating Tips, Furniture / 0

One thousand bed-head stories: how to use a bed-head Bed-heads are the most versatile and inexpensive way to decorate your bedroom. When entering a bedroom the bed-head is probably the first thing you see, and it should also be first item to consider when furnishing a bedroom. There are so many types…

Picture, picture on the wall

Posted on October 8, 2015 at 8:01 pm by Jean-Christophe / Decorating Tips, Interiors / 0

How to use art to complete your interior Decorating walls with art goes back to over 35,000 years, and it is something that is part of what defines us as humans and possibly, together with music and literature, is one of our greatest achievements! Art is a window into the…

The Charm of a French Library

Posted on October 1, 2015 at 10:08 am by Jean-Christophe / Decorating Tips, Furniture / 0

For many people shelves filled with favourite books will always be a sweet reminder of the enjoyment they received from reading them. While for some others, bookshelves may seem like something outdated and not well-fitted for modern homes. was last modified: February 26th, 2018

The Craftsman’s Workshop

Posted on September 27, 2015 at 1:03 pm by Jean-Christophe / Craftsmanship / 0

I remember as a child living in Italy, being fascinated watching craftsmen at work: the skill, the dedication, the tools and the often messy workshops out of which such beautiful things were made! I think as children our first participation with the outside world is to make things… to build,…

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