I may be an unusual architect (and mother), but when I think about the home space dedicated to children, I find myself imagining how to organize it starting with the furnishings, furnishings, and accessories that I also use in my everyday life. Once the delicate baby phase is over—which of…
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The bathroom is one of the most important rooms in the house, yet it doesn't enjoy the same reputation and attention as other rooms. Often, it's simply a sterile, tiled space, as welcoming as a hospital operating room. Unless you love a minimalist style, but...
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Until recently, the verb "recycle" wasn't understood in its current positive sense: giving new life to used objects. Today, fortunately, recycling is associated with the valuable concept of reuse to avoid waste, whether it's paper, fabrics, metals, or water. In short, we're becoming...
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The neue räume design fair kicks off today in Zurich, running at the ABB pavilion in Zurich-Oerlikon until November 22. This international furniture event features one hundred exhibitors from ten countries (Switzerland, Germany, Italy, Spain, Denmark, Austria, the Netherlands, Great Britain, the Czech Republic, and Sweden). All of…
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"My kingdom for a bedroom," said the boy or girl. While the living room and kitchen are adults' favorite places, even the littlest ones—especially pre-teens, and believe me, I know a thing or two—demand a space all their own. The e-commerce site Made.com has designed a series of furnishings for…
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An innovative viewpoint, a glimpse that offers a different perspective and highlights details that would otherwise be hard to miss. Have you ever wondered what the view of your living room looks like from the fireplace? No? Well, we've thought about it! Photo by Flamant. It's a different view that has the feel of an editorial shoot...
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Modern design or classic lines? Leather or fabric? Choosing a sofa can be a challenge if you're unprepared. First, let's start with a fundamental rule: size. The available space in the living room is the starting point for the most appropriate choice, without forgetting the shape of the...
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What's the least furnished part of a house? Think about it when you return to yours. No, it's not the living room, much less the guest bathroom. It's the entryway—yes, that space where you just tripped over your nephew's bicycle to hang up his coat. So don't be surprised if the guy who…
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Why choose a bioethanol fireplace? Because it means you don't have to give up the pleasure and warmth of a fireplace even when installing a traditional one isn't an option. If you're wondering whether it can compete with traditional fireplaces, I can simply say that—if you have one in your home—it can…
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