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 that defines a light’s suitability…
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. Entrance In the modern home,…
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 timber frame with one of…
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 A chair is one…
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 of bed-heads: timber framed, carved,…
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 While for some others, bookshelves may seem like something outdated and not well-fitted for modern homes.
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, to craft, to draw…….
What to do on your next trip to Paris… Parisian food market: a feast for eye and tooth! No visit to Paris is complete without going to the markets, each area in Paris has a few each week on different set days. I remember when I was growing up in Paris I would go and…
Back in October 2011, I had the pleasure and honor to design a set of unique Louis armchairs for Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip. The chairs were specially made for their river cruise on the Brisbane River during their visit to Australia.
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