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Discover our articles on decoration, gardening, crafts, and renovation. A space designed to guide you, inspire you, and support you in creating a space that reflects your personality.
Closing off an open-plan kitchen: 8 partition ideas
Closing off an open kitchen without darkening the living room: glass partition, screen, sliding door, bar or divider unit, from the lightest to the most engaging.
Laundry room design: ideas even without a dedicated room
Laundry room layout: our ideas for installing it in a pantry, a closet, a bathroom or under the stairs — storage, drying, humidity.
Renovating a toilet: where to start and in what order?
Complete bathroom renovation from A to Z: assessment, floor-mounted or wall-hung toilet, hand basin, flooring, storage, work order and ventilation. The real decisions.
Seaside decor: chic style, without nautical clichés
Seaside decor: the palette, the right materials (washed linen, driftwood, rattan) and our room-by-room ideas for a nautical interior without clichés.
Dressing up an exterior wall: 7 decorating ideas that last
Dressing an exterior wall in wood, stone, plaster or plants: 7 decorating solutions, a comparison chart and guidelines for choosing without making a mistake.
Kitchen decorating ideas: our ideas for a lived-in kitchen
Kitchen decorating ideas: raw materials, open shelving, wall decor, textiles and plants. Our practical ideas for a warm and vibrant kitchen.
Kitchen paint: which color to choose for yours
What color for a kitchen? The decision guide: exposure, size, furniture, backsplash, yellow, black, or white kitchen. No outdated trends.
Renovating an old house: what materials should you choose to preserve its charm?
Renovating an old house is a rather unique project. It often begins with the desire to improve comfort, increase insulation, or modernize certain features…
How to hide a door without removing it: 7 decorating solutions
Concealing a door without removing it: tone-on-tone paint, curtains, battens, wallpaper, mirrors, or furniture. 7 reversible solutions and the actual result.
Balconies and terraces: creating a real extra room
Balconies and terraces: the difference, then how to furnish one or the other as a living space — natural materials, shade and evening light.
Pilea care: practical tips for a healthy plant
In short: the pilea (Chinese money plant) requires bright light without direct sunlight, an ideal temperature of 16 to…
Kitchen wall cabinet height: the correct installation dimensions
At what height should the upper kitchen cabinets be installed? The usual dimensions are: 55 to 60 cm above the worktop, or approximately 1.45 m from the floor.
Terrace lighting: composing the light in 4 layers
Terrace lighting: the 4-layer method, the right color temperature, non-electric light sources and respecting the night.
Furnishing a 9m2 bedroom: plans and layouts
Furnishing a 9m2 bedroom: where to place the bed depending on the door and window, what width is needed, typical plans, dressing room and circulation markers.
Lighting for the kitchen: how to choose and install it
Which chandelier for the kitchen? Natural materials, height above the island or table, number of pendant lights: our concrete guidelines.
20m2 studio layout: 4 plans depending on your room
Layout of a 20m2 studio, living room/dining room, square or long room: our zoning plans, traffic flow guidelines and mistakes to avoid.
House cleaning: when should you call in professionals?
Maintaining your home on a daily basis is one thing. But some situations go beyond simple weekly cleaning and require expertise, equipment, and sometimes…
White and beige living room: achieving a monochromatic scheme without being bland
White and beige living room: layer whites, play with textures (linen, bouclé, rattan) and place the right contrast for a warm, never dull, tone-on-tone effect.
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