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Understanding IP Ratings for Outdoor Lights

Posted on September 24, 2018 at 12:44 am by Jean-Christophe / Lighting / 0

There are a number of things to consider when purchasing and installing outdoor lights for your patio or garden, but the aspect that may be confusing for many people is the IP rating. What is an IP rating? An IP rating (Ingress Protection rating) is an international standard…

Salon Chairs and Occasional Chairs

Posted on August 2, 2018 at 3:12 am by Jean-Christophe / Furniture / 0

Christophe Living stocks a large range of occasional chairs and salon chairs. These are small armchairs that can be easily moved around the room. A salon chair was traditionally in the reception, lounge or sitting area – what used to be known in the English home as the drawing room….

Selecting a Bedhead

Posted on May 13, 2018 at 4:48 pm by Jean-Christophe / Decorating Tips, Furniture / 0

A beautiful French-inspired bedhead is a great way to create focus in a bedroom. A bedhead behind the bed creates a crowning effect – a centre point – and makes a statement that the bed is an important part of the room. There are two main types of bedhead. A…

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: June 5th, 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…

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