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.
How about a little magic to trick your eyes so that every morning you wake up in Paris…. Exclusive to Christophe Living is a wonderful range of trompe l’oeil [an art technique that uses realistic imagery to create an optical illusion] murals that depict Parisian apartments, libraries, beautiful rooms, and Louis paneling. These are printed either…
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…
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…
Given the task of redecorating an existing lounge to become a more formal area, Jean-Christophe decided to create a Louis style salon, taking influence from the romantic and decadent Louis XV style. One of the first things that was completed here was the design and application of the Louis style wall panelling. This helped to…
Jean-Christophe transformed a home office into a French Louis study with the use of some renovations and reworking of the existing furniture, as well the addition of new custom furniture. The shelf and cabinets were already built into the room, and Jean-Christophe suggested to update the pieces by changing the doors, installing a pelmet…
When designing this bedroom, Jean-Christophe could not ignore the stunning harbour views that the residents were waking up to every morning. The colours and styles used were chosen to create a luxuriant and inspired setting which reflected and enhanced its surroundings. To optimise the natural light within the room, it was decided that the walls…
One never forgets the doors of Italy! In most parts of the world doors are but doors, passages to walk through. But in Italy, it’s a very different story. Italian doors have an allure and charm that is wholly enticing and unforgettable to any passer-by. As you walk down the cobblestone pathways of Florence, every…
We are often rushing around, going to work, to the shops or gym and hardly noticing just how much we are popping in and out of the house. This is why the entrance to your home is so important. As they say, ‘first impressions last’ and styling your entrance just right can make a great…
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