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Furniture Styles Through the Ages

L'histoire du design de mobilier est un miroir fascinant de l'évolution culturelle et sociale des sociétés à travers le monde. De la Renaissance à nos jours, explorons ensemble l'évolution des…

Building Antiques, Art deco, Art nouveau, Sofa & bench, Chair, Empire, Louis XIII, Louis XV, Louis XVI, Furnish, Mirror, Napoleon III, Pompadour, REGENCE, Renaissance, Sitting down, Table, Coffee table

Integrating antique furniture into a modern decor

Nowadays, integrating second-hand furniture into a modern interior is more than just a trend - it's an aesthetic and sustainable approach. These pieces, often steeped in history, add a unique touch...

Building Antiques, Sofa & bench, Fireplace, Fireplaces, Spiral staircase, Light up, Armchair, Furniture, Not classified, Floors, Table, Trumeau

Top 10 for old-fashioned decoration

The world of interior design is constantly evolving, blending innovation and nostalgia. In 2023, the trend is towards ecology and sustainability, making second-hand furniture and materials more...

Beauty, Culture, Deco, Inspiration, Lifestyle, Carpentry, Furnish, Shopping

Move towards an ethical and responsible decoration.

We know today that there is a real environmental impact linked to mass consumption. Whether it is more or less present in your life, find here some tips to...

Culture, Deco, Fashion, Inspiration, Lifestyle, Furnish

The wonders of the decoration of the Banque de France

The history of the Banque de France. The history of the Bank of France, from its creation in 1800 to the present day, is intimately linked to the history of the Nation. Very early on,...

Architecture, Beauty, Culture, Deco, Fashion, Inspiration, Lifestyle, Photography, Unique products

The industrial, in the heart of our decoration.

And if you choose the industrial style? Already convinced or waiting for a favorite, do not move. This article is made for you. The codes to...

Accessories, Building Antiques, Heating, Fireplace, Fireplaces, Deco, Fashion, Inspiration, Lifestyle, Shopping, Trumeau

Choose and enhance your overmantel.

Are you looking for the overmantel that will perfectly match your interior? Don't wait any longer, discover ours. Its history. Appearing in the 17th century, the antique trumeau was first used to be placed in the...

Deco, Light up, Shopping

Choose your light fixture, follow the guide :

Looking for the perfect light fixture or fixtures for your home decor? This article may help you find it. Discover at the same time our collection of lightings...

Deco, Fashion, Inspiration, Lifestyle, Furnish, Shopping

All about design decoration.

You like strong pieces and original creations? Starck, Guillerme and Chambron, André Arbus... have no more secrets for you? Don't go any further, we help you...

Fashion, Inspiration, Lifestyle, Parquet, Floor, Shopping, Soil

Choosing your solid or engineered parquet: Here is our advice.

The parquet floor, the most chosen solution to decorate its interior. Whether it is solid or glued, there are all colors and components. It only remains for you...

Fashion, Inspiration, Lifestyle

Dreaming of a New York-style loft? Let us do it.

Among the decoration trends of this year 2020, we find the timeless loft trend in the New York style. Its materials, its chic and its authenticity are no longer to prove. Find out more...

Deco, Fashion, Inspiration, Garden, Lifestyle, Shopping

Dreaming of installing a deck in your home? This should help you.

What type of flooring to choose? In terms of terrace, everything is possible to do. You want a natural effect terrace, modern, elegant, atypical? There is a wide range of...