“We must dare, so what if they are wrong. The key is spontaneity.” I believe that Laurence and Patrick Chavanne are absolutely correct in their transformation of this former painter’s studio. The creators of Conceptuwall resuscitated the entire home, abandoned for fifty years, with a magical and colorful identity. With a keen eye they have masterfully paired vintage with modern and traditional and quirky.
The fantasy entry sets the tone for the home of the couple and their three children. First leave your jacket in the whimsical wardrobe. Then allow yourself to be drawn to the red sofa and the inviting Jardin des Plantes main wall. The original fire place wears a new gown of gold and a funky trophy hangs above. A wall flower lamp becomes a stand-out with a blooming shade of the owners’ design.
The soft celadon kitchen cabinets play a supporting role to the quirky wall paintings and the owners’ plaster collection. Classic and irreverent, the living room reading area offers comforting function and unlimited delight. Celadon continues to tie the home together in the parents’ room. Wall paintings and Conceptuwall lamps whisper here, not to compete with the chartreuse linen and the calm atmosphere.
You’ll be transported when you step in to the medallion covered powder room, so bring your sense of humor! I hope this fearless decorating inspires you to take chances and create a colorful home of your own.
Photography: Mai Linh
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