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October 17, 2014

Filtering Sunlight with Curtains

With the imminent arrival of summer, now is a good time to think about filtering the sometimes harsh light and create a relaxing atmosphere in your home. The right curtains will also protect your furniture, upholstery, floor covering and art from damage from the sun. We’ve had a great response to our light linen sheers,…

September 3, 2014

Romantic French Bedrooms

A treasure trove of personal objects and a delicate decorating touch give these bedrooms a rich and intimate feel. Walking in to the master bedroom, the first feature you see is the bed, crowned by a swag and tail with pale cream silk dress curtain held by beautifully carved and gilded tiebacks. Complementing this soft,…

August 14, 2014

An Elegant French Apartment

An eclectic mix of furniture styles and objets are harmonised through a proficient use of colour and appreciation for fine details.   Jean-Christophe was introduced to this rich provincial interior when the owner, Elizabeth, called looking for some new Louis bergeres and advice on fabrics and colours. They had originally planned to do the consultations…

May 1, 2014

A Parisian Apartment in Sydney

 A delicate colour scheme with just a hint of gold brings all the style of Paris to this sunny apartment. Jean-Christophe was commissioned to decorate this Sydney apartment to reflect the client’s time spent in Paris, and the elegant and sophisticated décor she had encountered there. The key to achieving this look was to marry…

Provencal Dining

The casual and warm elegance of a country dining setting. This family dining space was created to complement the adjoining kitchen and highlight the European feel of the space. As a centrepiece, Jean-Christophe selected the Bordeaux dining table in cherrywood, which combines a warm timber finish with a rich parquet pattern top and a country…

A Very French Provincial Kitchen

The sunny colours of Provence bring warmth and joy to this family home. The idea for this kitchen was to create a friendly and convivial space; one which drew on the owner’s European origins and evoked a slightly provincial lived-in quality. In this space, the design was done from the ground up, with the floor…

March 13, 2014

Dining in Style

Jean-Christophe keeps things simple and elegant for this semi-formal dining space. This elegant dining area was intended as a semi-formal room in which the owners could host special occasions such as family celebrations and get-togethers with friends. As the room is long and narrow, it was important to design the space well to ensure it…

February 27, 2014

A Very Louis Guest Room

With classic styling and neutral colours, Jean-Christophe created a bedroom to please even the fussiest of house guests. This elegant guest bedroom has been decorated in the Louis style, using a mix of both Louis 16 – XVI and Louis 15 – XV style furniture.  As the room is a guest room, it was important…

February 11, 2014

The French Kitchen

By putting a fresh finish on existing antique pieces, Jean-Christophe gave this French style kitchen a sense of country comfort. Jean-Christophe was asked to give this kitchen a fresh look and add his touch of the French style.  The room already contained many beautiful pieces, some of which were antiques, so Jean-Christophe decided to simply…