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After the January-February edition which, in its French and English versions, attracted over 36,000 readers, here is another double March/April issue, dedicated to the first part of spring, which means, as you will understand, McommeMaison is becoming bimonthly. Nothing has been definitively decided, that is our rule since we are evolving at the pace of a changing digital world. From here until 2016, the French will have four times as many tablets and the technical changes will bring their own novelties, that our programmers are busy integrating. After seven issues, featuring hundreds of hypertext links, slide shows, and videos, we have been able to measure how our readers are using this first multimedia Decoration and Design magazine. Lesson No. 1: You dont read McommeMaison like a traditional magazine, which, in and of itself is completely logical, but we still had to make sure. Interactivity, at the heart of the concept and the wealth of linked media, leads to a browsing time for the magazine that is longer than for a paper version. Lesson No. 2: The life span of each issue is longer than for paper. After the reading spike of the first week, there are more of you reading McommeMaison from the eighth day to the last day of the month, and there also just as many of you reading older issues available online. These reasons justify a longer frequency, but also increased content. Halfway between print media and the internet, we have decided to tackle our subjects with a broader viewpoint in order to offer you, if not the thoroughness, an extended panorama of Decoration and Design. The volume of this issue is changing, with fifty pages in favor of more complete articles, and more media. This magazine contains some six hundred photos of new items for 2013, certainly enough to give you ideas.
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agenda Dream showers Flooring Focus on designers Vintage design: 1974 hotel design Design trend patios spas swimming pools philippe starck They dared crazy about design Free subscription luxury Focus on materials 04 08 30 44 50 52 58 64 72 88 114 126 130 136 138 142
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04 Agenda...
Paris
Potica - March 5 - 25, 2013 Under the patronage of Jean-Pierre Lecoq, Mayor of Paris' 6th arrondissement, and on the occasion of its 20th anniversary, the "6th, Art Studios" event will feature several artistic events in the 6th arrondissement of Paris. Artwork, creations, and installations by painters, sculptors, photographers, engravers...and musicians will be presented at the 6th arrondissement Mayor's office, on Place Saint-Sulpice, within Saint-Sulpice church itself, and also in their studios. Some forty artists from different fields will all interpret, POETICA, the main theme, in their own individual way. The art studio Open House, March 22-23 and 24, 2013, will promote informal meetings between artists and art lovers.
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The Apartment: Exhibition-sale February 8 - March 30, 2013 Ateliers d'Art de France (Art Studios of France) presents its latest theme exhibition, "The Apartment" in its four Parisian spaces: The Studio, the Talents Etoile and Talents Opra boutiques, and the Collection gallery. Each space is transformed into a living area: the bedroom and bathroom at the Studio; the living room at Talents Etoile; the kitchen at Talents Opra; the office/study at Collection. "The Apartment" invites visitors to discover a contemporary world and reflect on the appropriateness of the unique for everyone, through the artistic creations on display. The creations of over 60 fine craftsmen and artists, available for sale, punctuate the rooms of a genuine modern apartment.
Talents Etoile : 26, avenue Niel, 75017 Paris - Talents Opra : 1bis, rue Scribe, 75009 Paris Collection Gallery: 4, rue de Thorigny, 75003 Paris - L'Atelier : 55, avenue Daumesnil, 75012 Paris
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Coordinated elements
The best way to harmonize the bathroom is to coordinate the elements of the room. Sink, storage furniture, and shower tray are essential for equipping the bathroom. It's no longer just a question of what is necessary, but by opting for what is beautiful. The choice of shower hardware, including the tap or temperature control, must therefore combine looks and functionality.
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A contemporary bathroom above all banks on primary shapes. Transposed onto the ceramic, these shapes bring a touch of design to the sink, bidet, and toilet bowl. A flush-mounted sink is the final touch for a contemporary bathroom, always offered in a simplistic form. The basic forms will adapt to every lifestyle, all while reconciling cleanliness and freshness.
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In the middle of a simple, or natural dcor, a touch mony of the bathroom. Deep red, coral, bright or bathroom tile and the bright, colorful gloss of the shower stall, and the light of the mirror is simply s
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ch of color is always welcome, without breaking up the harrange, yellow... Anything goes. The contrast created by the e storage furniture, combined with the transparency of the striking.
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Both designer and steadfastly modern, concrete has become " THE " flooring material par excellence. Natural for a pure atmosphere, it can also take on colors to vary the ambiance: it is then painted, dyed in the mix or on the surface. With its sometimes gravelly, sometimes terrazzo look, the surface of the concrete can be molded in the hands of the mason, giving brushed, floated, processed, stamped, etc. effects. Durable and esthetic, this functional material now represents a veritable decorative element.
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Concrete in brief
Concrete, or rather concretes, come in two main families: Natural concretesGrey and rough, traditional concrete is the roughest of the natural concretes, unlike terrazzo, stained concrete with its worked look, that allows pieces of glass or marble to show through. Slightly rough, gravelly concrete lends itself particularly well to polished concrete; as for washed concrete, it is highlighted by its aggregates. Composite concretes Here we have micro concrete and resins, with their smooth, uniform appearance, lighter and also lending themselves well to exterior floors. Pavers or poured? Like tile, concrete pavers are easy to lay on all types of subflooring. Less likely to crack than poured concrete, they enable true personalization: custom dyes, sophisticated checkerboard patterns, different materials and finishes...Expanding spaces, poured concrete, with its many colors and finishes, has a better looking effect wherever it is used. Formed in a single piece, it gives the impression of the infinite, but still requires a few expansion joints in order to reduce cracking. Washed, stamped with patterns, smooth, a paver-style matrix, glossy, matte, satin finishes...in the end, concrete demonstrates its flexibility in decorating possibilities.
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Jean-Franois Gemmrich
Jean-Franois Gemmrich first flexed his talents for companies and organizations like Renault, Cegelec, Reebok, Alcatel, France Tlcom, Fdration Internationale de lAutomobile, Anrt, Intermat, Editions Prat, Carrefour, Visa, Bouygues Tlcom, Cross-systems, Cgv, Elf Antargaz, etc. He was then propelled into the thenburgeoning world of webdesign, e-commerce, and e-learning with a web agency, then in industry with Steelcase, the world leeder in office furniture and accessories. Next, he worked as a designer/ consultant with some major companies, Alcatel-Lucent and Steelcase in particular, but also with small businesses/industries with a thirst for innovation, differentiation and above all seduction, through their product and services offerings. Finally, in January 2012, and in addition to his designer/consultant business, Jean-Franois Gemmrich launched his own line of furniture, lamps, and decorative objects: " Design by JFGemmrich ".
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Mathieu Lagarde
Mathieu Lagarde is a young, resourceful designer who is full of ideas. In 2005, after receiving his BTS degree in Industrial Design, the Avignon got a chance to work for Adidas in Germany as a Textiles and Accessories Designer. The experience could not have been more rewarding, since he got a chance to work with Stella McCartney. In 2006, he set up shop in Annecy, as a freelance graphic designer. The fruit of a long friendship, the "mih&ma" project would take shape a few years later. Mathieu then relied on his experience in a workshop based in Provence that made metal framework and locksmithing, and on the latter's increased interest for design and contemporary art. "The whole challenge was to be able to produce unique pieces, signed, numbered and in limited editions, with toolings that were not always adapted." The idea being to stand out from the competition by offering unique furniture, both in terms of design and artistic production. Mathieu followed each project from A to Z, drafted the plans, sought out and approached artists in order to continually revitalize the shop's creations. Today, "mih&ma" works with fine arts painters of different styles, from different countries, and tastefully and originally stages all these works on all sorts of metal furniture pieces. The watchword being: "when art and craftsmenship come together" or how "made in France" works to serve contemporary art. Now, "mih&ma" has several exhibitions to its credit, including several in Nmes with artist Michel Tombereau, or at Versailles, with the works of Patrice Murciano. Worth noting is that this year there will be an exhibition in Marseille, Europe's capital of culture, with productions by Pierre Fava, a young artist on a meteoric rise.
Visit the site: www.mihetma.com
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Sacha Walckoff
On June 1, 2013, to celebrate the presentation of its latest men's collection and Designers Days, Christian Lacroix will open its newest boutique at the former location of an old printshop on Place Saint-Sulpice in Paris. In addition to its men's fashion and accessory collections, three pieces will be presented by Brazilian designer Rodrigo Almeida, produced by fateditions and created in collaboration with Sacha Walckhoff, Lacroix's creative director. This latest-generation boutique will present the brand's emblematic creation, like its collections of eyeglasses, scarves, and leathergoods, and also its lines of stationery, home accessories, and perfumed candles. The boutique is also designed as a place for conversation and sharing passions and meeting with its new creative director. This is why, certain creations by designers Sam Baron or Pierre Favresse, "Continued Vase" by Newduivendrecht or the "Dishes of desire" by Frederik Roij will be offered at the grand opening, in addition to protective jewelry by Shamira Klein, colored glass imported from Portugal, " Claus Porto " scented soaps, or books telling the story of the Couture house. For diehard Lacroix fans, a selection of "vintage" accessories chosen from the archives will be offered for sale on a regular basis, along with contemporary creations, which will animate this "Mix and Match" space.
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50 Focus on vintage
1974
By Eglantine Bremond
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the attraction for period furniture and exoticism. Alternative design rehabilitates the old and integrates the new, advocating an eclectic style, blending eras and styles. Designers, beyond functional aspects, design significant objects, inspired by anthropology, semiology, and the history of cultural movements. Furniture designed in this movement bear a strong and evocative identity. The birth of a symbol: the Emmanuelle armchair In this trend, blending exoticism and strong connotation, a myth of 1970s furniture was born. 1974 was marked by the release of the erotic film Emmanuelle by Just Jaeckin. From a new, evocative genre arousing imagination and fantasy, riding the wave of attraction for Asia, the film remains one of the biggest successes of French cinema.A Parisian movie theatre showed it for ten years, offering English subtitles for tourists in the summer months. It became symbolic of a certain French spirit. The poster, originally featuring a green apple, was quickly replaced with a photo of Sylvia Kristel, Emmanuelle, posing suggestively in a Pomare armchair.The Pomare armchair is a traditional Polynesian royal armchair, made of wicker, and with generous curves. It was quickly dubbed the Emmanuelle armchair. Even today, the mere sight of this armchair, with its strong connotations, is enough to mobilize a whole world of sensuality.It is an armchair that you don't have in your home without expecting reactions from your visitors. Way back in 1974, the design trends heralded the ideological crisis erupting today.The quest for constant consumption, disconnected from history and its effects, was slowed by a reflection on the meanings of actions and objects.
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MAISON DECORET
Vichy
Located in the heart of the imperial city of Vic of charm and delight. This old building, cons blend of genres, colors, and materials with he the glass overhang stands alongside the brick fits into the beauty of the Park. Tinged with c the standing of the signature of its masters, M
chy, Maison Decoret invites you on an getaway structed under Napolon III cultivates a daring eart, to create a pure harmony in the end. Here, ks and stones of yesteryear, and the green roof character and authenticity, the Chalet enhances Martine and Jacques Decoret, with refinement.
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Listed on the prestigious " Relais & Chteaux " selection, La Maison Decoret has been counted among the best charming hotels and gastronomical restaurants in France since 2011. Under the leadership of Chef Jacques Decoret, with Martine close beside him at reception and in the dining room, the Chalet invites you to experience moments of conviviality and the pleasure of sharing. A daring and perfectly-executed kitchen, with refined decoration featuring elegance and simplicity, the Good and the Beautiful come together to pay homage to life's little pleasures. The natural light flooding the rooms sublimates the warm ambiance of the place. In muffled dream-like ambiance, comfort comes to the table, covered in white tablecloths and ringed with red armchairs.
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To extend the marvel of the senses, La Maison Decoret offers 5 contemporary rooms, whose decoration is synonymous with softness and serenity. Noble materials, delicate fabrics, crafts-
man furniture, the rooms are adorned in purity and tinged with dazzling colors to pay tribute to Napolon III and Eugnie, as well as to the architectural style of the imperial city.
A veritable invitation to delight your senses, La Maison Decoret cultivates a bias for simplicity, authenticity, and quality. Bordered by the Parc des Sources, a stone's throw from the banks of the Allier River, this Chalet offers a charming, ideal spot to stay and discover the imperial city. From breakfast to dinner, you'll find an address that can make your taste buds dance to a symphony of flavors, in a steadfastly intimate and warm setting.
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endives, peppers, sorrel, spinach.
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potatoes (early), garlic, onions, shallots, peas, strawberries, small fruit bushes (raspberries, currants, black currants), vines, conifers, rose bushes.
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vines, fruit trees, summer-flowering hedges and shrubs (althea, oleander, buddleia, etc.), heather, wisteria, and roses (after last frost).
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all vegetables under shelters (celery, onions, asparagus, peppers), some vegetables in open ground (carrots, cabbage, turnips, radishes, lettuce), aromatic herbs (parsley, basil, cilantro), climbing plants (gourds), perennials, columbine and campanula (in hotbed).
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your garden by adding compost and lightly turn over the ground between strawberry plants, peach and nectarine trees by treating them for peach leaf curl, trees by protecting them from parasites with Bordeaux mixture, the lawn by filling in holes and preparing the ground for next month.
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Whether you live in a house or an apartment, the patio is a particularly prized luxury. It represents an opening point onto the outside, without having to cross your threshold to go outside. Regardless of its size, we love to feel good there and arrange it to our tastes. Particular attention must therefore be paid to its orientation and the surface material.
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In the sun
Soaking up the sun, sitting comfortably on the patio with a good book and sipping a drink, now that's really recharging your batteries! But be careful, a patio that never gets any sun is quite gloomy. The worst case scenario would be if it faces north on a shady lot. To avoid this, you have to think well about its location. If you want sun in the morning, afternoon, and evening, opt for a south-facing patio. Facing east, you won't have any sun in the evening. West facing, it will be shady in the morning. North facing, you will never see the sun. Your choice will also depend on the shape of your lot and where the house is located. If you can, build more than one patio and you can go wherever you feel like going. Depending on what the thermometer reads, that is; we don't always want to be in the sun! Plan for a covered patio, or an awning could be a wise choice, especially if you are in a warm region and you don't want to have the shades drawn all summer long. We love the sun, but we love being too hot much less, unless you have a pool or beach nearby. Also think about the shape and dimensions of your patio. In an L, rounded, or rectangular, there needs to be room to move about. Especially if you set up a large patio table and some lounge chairs. Even a built-in barbecue for your summertime grilling.
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A modern patio, comfortably equipped with an outdoor couch and overlooking the pool, or a shaded rural patio out in the greenery, the location is always welcoming and convivial. A place full of laughter and discussions that never end, children playing happily in the yard, it's the spot where we spend our best moments. And where we get our best memories when the nice weather has gone away
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You know that if you are lucky enough to own one, an outside spa lets you combine relaxation with communing with nature. When wood dominates the design, it perfumes the air and warms your feet before you plunge into the bubbles. Take advantage of the warmth of the water, the massage provided by the hydrojets, then stretch out in the sun on a comfortable mat. Breathe, listen to nature, relax
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A dream location
A dreamlike setting where the spa dominates the blue color of the sea in a mediterranean dcor. After a dip in the salt water and a few strokes, it is absolutely divine to end with a moment of relaxation in the hot water, massaged by the jets. This spa melts into the landscape (opposite). Both designer and contemporary, it has good dimensions and seated or reclining positions, your choice. Ideal for a nice moment of well-being alone or with others, in the sun, admiring the view.
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If you and your spa are inseparable, rest easy: you can install one anywhere (or almost). Even on the roof of your Parisian apartment building (opposite), where you can relax as you admire the Eiffel tower! Choose the dimensions and features that suit you, then build a welcoming wooden deck. Add in comfortable furniture and some plants to create a natural, green space in the heart of the city. Relaxation and a change of scenery guaranteed in this little corner of nature!
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A bit overcautious? A good alternative is to install your spa on a porch enclosed with a large bay window. Half inside, half outside, this way you can take advantage of the view, while being quite warm inside. Look at that beautiful sunset over the sea! Watch it while relaxing in the bubbles and listening to the sound of the waves. Before enjoying a chromotherapy session when darkness falls. A peaceful night is guaranteed after an evening like this
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Your pool project is finally coming together, it is time to think about the different options available to you for building your little corner of paradise. Don't dive in head first! Make sure you think hard about it: the shape, size, materials, quality, style, price, etc... the design is essential, down to the slightest detail. After all, your well-being depends on this lovely project! A little survey before jumping in the water...
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When building a concrete swimming pool, rely on the unfailing skills of a professional, it will save you some unfortunate surprises! While you should allow around 1 to 3 months to build an inground-pool (concrete, shell, inground kit), first think about getting the administrative permits you will need. Your plans may require a works permit( over 20 m2 in surface area), and possibly a building permit (over 100 m2 in surface area) from your town/city hall. Allow 1 to 2 months.
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While some people will opt for a contemporary dcor employing innovative materials, uniform textures, and delicate colors, others will go for a natural or sporty atmosphere. Squared, curved, fanciful, the shape of the pool will then take on all its importance, this characteristic inspiring the beginnings of the desired ambience. Think about design both day and night, and bet on lights! Today's electroluminescent LED diodes, in addition to being economical, durable, and visible, come in a wide range of colors.
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You are installing your dream pool, so much to do, but look a bit further down the road: take advantage of the construction to also install an outdoor spa! A privileged relaxation area, it can be inserted within the pool or adjacent to it. This little luxury will let you spend unforgettable moments of relaxation! What's more, building this place of well-being outside will help save space inside if you have already been kicking the idea around, and it will enable you to enjoy it in another way, in the great outdoors!
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Ready to install
Equipped with a structure composed of different prefabricated parts, a sealing coating, and a filtration system, the inground kit pool is, like concrete and polyester pools, a permanent swimming pool. It is composed either of formwork or modular panels. Like the combination with cinder blocks, concrete goes well with other materials. A robust base in the form of a concrete pad or modular formwork, it can be combined with ultra-light high density polystyrene, or plastic modules (PVC) into which reinforced concrete is poured. For modular panels, walls of solid materials can be used: concrete, synthetic resin, aluminum, or steel. These rigid panels can be assembled to form the walls of the pool. Keep in mind that these "mixed" pools require a liner or reinforced membrane to make sure the pool is watertight. If you are a diehard DIY'er, you can install your pool and save money that way!
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With his air of a big kid, Philippe Starck was, among others, named creator of the year in 1985, was named chevalier of arts and literature, received three first prizes at the Nocone of Chicago, is a professor at Domus Academy in Milan, etc With his creations marked with play and earnestness, Starck surprises. A look at this great designer, an honest man of the 21st century.
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Objects no longer oppress the person but should enable them to exist for himself/herself, unlike, for example, designer glasses, which transform the person wearing them into a billboard for the brand. The object, honest, faithfully integrates into the life of the person who uses it, all with a minimum of material and representations. With the Axor Organic line, Starck drew his inspiration both from human and plant curves to design a faucet with smart functions. This faucet advocates for effective and more environmentally friendly water usage. A new intuition came to me, a question even: where is life? Where is the energy of life? I started working under a different viewpoint with this same subject at least." In the same spirit of fusion between the user, his/her needs, and the object, the Net Lamp, for example, from the Flos line is "a desk lamp derived from the elegance of the minimum which naturally integrates the iPad as the final key of all our needs."
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Born in 1949 in Paris' 16th arrondissement, Philippe Starck lives and works in MontfortLamaury. After studying in Camondo, he founded a campaign to build inflatable homes in 1969. This initiative propelled him to become artistic director for Pierre Cardin in 1971. He designed the night club "Chalet du lac" and the restaurant "Centre Ville" in 1973.
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A poet, a magician even, Philippe Starck, gives voice to objects. About his Zartan line: " Before, Robin Hood and Zartan were in the same forest with the same wood. Now, Zartan has left for the fields and come back with linen." A humble philosopher, he shines when trying to spread the light around him On tshirts that he designed for the masses, and inscribed "we are god."
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The radiator becomes a work of art!
The Thermadco decorative radiator is a first in the artistic world. It honors its facades with a big name in contemporary painting: Georges Yatrids. Alured by the originality of the Thermadco concept, the man who Arthur Conte dubbed Matre du temps (Master of time) in 1992, returns 20 years later to decorate the radiators with his works never before unveiled to the public. For this limited-edition collection, 9 summary works, produced in very few copies, all numbered, have been collected and adapted to the 4 Thermadco formats. It is a lovely way to bring art to within everyone's reach
Awning-mounted mister!
Brumisoft is an extra-flat, remote-controlled, awningmounted misting system, that provides significant environmentally-friendly refreshment in hot weather. Brumisoft helps to bring down the temperature under the awning by 5-10 degrees in just a few seconds, as long as it is hot and the humidity is low. It pairs perfectly with the awning, thanks to its discreet design. The cooling effect comes from the rapid evaporation of water microdroplets produced by the system's pumps. www.franciaflex.com
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A Louis xV chest made of cardboard, yes, you read that right, it wasn't a typo, but the daring work of Emilie Mazeau-Langlais, a cartonniste, who works with cardboard like a cabinetmaker works with wood, to create furniture with an estheticism that will take your breath away, not to mention the usage value of the object itself (the chest features drawers with ornamental fittings, made of cardboard of course). Unique, sturdy furniture won Emilie Mazeau-Langlais the grand prize for Mtiers dArt (Artistic Professions) in 2009. Find out more by watching the video. www.emilie-mazeau-langlais.com
Bathroom Graffiti
Anachronistic, offbeat, hip? It's up to you decide what to call Bathroom Graffiti, poetic, fanciful wall decorations made from resin and wood fibers produced from forests bearing the PEFC label, managed sustainably of course. For a designer touch in your interior, browse this surprising collection of animal trophies, from deer to rhinos, including sharks and crocodiles too! Very hip this year, we like this style, which will give some peronality to your walls. www.bathroomgraffiti.com
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Located under the eaves of a 19th century building, Antoine's apartment is a structure that showed the traces of time. Indeed, the framework has moved, the partition walls were no longer perpenticular to the floor, which now had an irregular pitch to it. The light is lovely and homogeneous. The space is stretched out along a large wall running from one end of the apartment to the other. In order to highlight it WY-TO proposed freeing it of every partition. This way, the space is sequenced by two blocks that are home to the technical functions kitchen workspace/storage/bathroom in one and dressing room/laundry/niche with bathroom sink in the other. The organization of these two blocks frees up the areas in between for an entrance, bathroom, kitchen, and a living room. To get to the bedroom, you have to go through this large wall using a hidden door.
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AFTER In its original state, this apartment had many shelves, work surfaces and doors made of solid oak. Therefore it seemed very interesting to use these materials and recycle them as a front facing in the form of a wooden collage. A satine whit patina covers this patchwork of wood, and offers a homogeneous reading.
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This way, the entire apartment, with the exception of the natural oak floor, is in white. Since each element has a unique texture and finish, the almost clinical aspect of the white is softened and enriched with subtlety. The tile in the bathroom and kitchen is a glossy, matte, or rough white depending on which side is installed facing out. This contrasts harmoniously with the satiny or glossy white stain applied to the worked oak and OSB blocks.
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With the beach at its feet and just a stones throw from the port, this is a charming home, fully remodeled in a contemporary style. Exceptional views of the sea and Cap Canaille. A bright living room opens onto 300m2 of panoramic patios, along with a heated pool. This residence offers 5 bedrooms, including one master suite and 3 independent sutes. Luxurious appointments. Residual buildable space.
BARNES Aix-en-Provence 1, rue du 4 Septembre - 13100 Aix-en-Provence - FRANCE Tl. : +33 (0)4 42 53 54 55 email : e.gandelin@barnes-international.com
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In the heart of the Golden Triangle on the Champs-Elyses, apartment of 105m in a very good condition and in absolute quietness. Situated on the 3rd floor of a luxury building with redone common areas, this apartment is overlooking a large courtyard but remains very bright and sunny. It comprises: Double living room with high ceilings Fully equipped kitchen Two bedrooms and their bathrooms Study Cellar Rf : V0448PA
32, Avenue Pierre Ier de Serbie - 75008 Paris - France Tl. : +33 (0)1 80 18 79 40 - Fax : + 33 (0)1 80 18 79 41 email : paris@john-taylor.com
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In the very heart of the Triangle dOR (Golden Triangle), in a totally renovated cut stone building, an exceptional 136 m apartment on the 4th floor, renovated with luxury appointments. This air-conditioned apartment is composed of an entry hall, a vast reception room, a contemporary, fully-equipped kitchen, a master suite with dressing room and bathroom, a second large bedroom with bathroom, many storage facilities, a laundry room, two toilets, and a cellar round out this property. Wine cellar, herringbone parquet floor, mouldings, fireplaces, integrated stereo, bright and sunny. A cellar rounds out this property. Possibility of acquiring a second, approximately 75 m apartment in the same building, at additional cost.
Groupe George 5 - Luxury Real Estate 22 avenue George V - 75008 - Paris - France Tl. : +33 (0)1 73 79 21 27 - Fax : + 33 (0)1 78 76 82 44
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UZS
2 km from Uzs, luminous contemporary house Several units with 4 slope roofs are joined to each other to form this attractive modern property with spacious rooms set on a 3670 sqm garden including a constructible wood of Holm Oaks that could accommodate a second home. Located in a quiet, residential area surrounded by small lanes and scrubland, comprised of a vast living room with Cathedral ceiling, a well equipped kitchen in the central part with three wings, a master suite, 4 bedrooms and a large workshop-office. In all, approximately 250 sqm living area and a Swimming pool with teak decking opening onto the garden. Ref : UZS-8623
Emile Garcin Uzs Htel du Baron de Castille - 2, place de l'Evch - 30700 Uzs Tel : +33 (0)4 66 03 24 10
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Founded in 1979, Manulatex, a company based in the Maine-et-Loire Department of France, specializes in personal protective gear (aprons and gloves). For over 30 years, this family company has developed unique skills in terms of manufacturing chain mail and assembling metal plates, which makes it one of today's world leaders in the field. Around the mid 1980s, the alchemy of a meeting would give rise to a new application for this industrial skill. It was the start of a loyal friendship and long collaboration betwen the couple who ran the company, Philippe and Sophie Jaunault, and designer Paco Rabanne. Charned by the quality of Manulatex chain mail, Paco Rabanne entrusted Sophie Jaunault with the creation of the first strapless dress in the material. In less than 2 weeks, it was presented in the designer's runway show. It was an immediate success. More collaborations were to follow, and they were always numerous and varied. Among the biggest media sensations, clothing Lanson champagne bottles in chain mail to commemorate New Year's 2000 and presented at the VIP Room by Adriana Karembeu. Lastly, Paco Rabanne created a new line of lamps, launched at the Maison & Objets (Home & Objects) 2012 show. In 2007, Manulatex acquired a design shop called LE LABO Design, which had been founded a year earlier by three lamp designers. Manulatex then decided to use the LE LABO Design label for its whole business tied to decoration and interior design.
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An online store dedicated to the world of design, entertaining, and cooking, Madzelle is innovative through its positioning as an "ultraspecialized generalist".
Founded in 2006, Bambins Dco is the number one site online for furniture, decorations, and bed linens for nurseries and children's rooms.
A specialist in decoration and furnishing: in grouped purchases or in stock, find design at factory prices with FactoryDeco.
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A real treasure trove, a stage for creations, midiune.com mixes and matches a myraid of styles. Discover our range of state-of-theart and vintage objects, our industrial-designed furnishings and our Scandinavian exclusives with their ever-so pure lines.
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