You have to climb up to L’Estaque to understand why Cézanne settled there. This neighborhood, north of Marseille, retains its authentic character. The city lies below, the sea stretches as far as the eye can see, and the hills have never been touched by concrete. This is where Casa YOUM has recently opened its doors. This Provençal country house, built in 1870, is surrounded by a large garden.…
This Miami 27sqm tiny house (400sqf) was designed by Phoenix Building Solutions, and its main advantage is that it’s all on one level. If you’re someone who doesn’t like having to sleep on a mezzanine or use uncomfortable ladders to get into bed, this is the perfect home for you. It’s the latest model from Phoenix Building Solutions, taking a completely different approach from the usual logic…
This 34sqm studio apartment is located in a building constructed in 1904 in a Stockholm neighborhood. Carefully renovated, it retains its original hardwood floors and early-20th-century woodwork. The ceilings are high, and despite the small size of the space, you never feel cramped. Light streams in through tall windows set in deep recesses. The current owner has chosen cheerful colors and…
In the north of Chicago, in the quiet neighborhood of Roscoe Village, a top floor apartment reveals a bold taste for eclectic decor. The owners, designers who run Corvus Design House, have gathered vintage finds here, mixed with deep colors and noble materials. The result resembles a cabinet of curiosities you can actually live in, where every object tells a story. They describe their work as…
Every Sunday, the 'week in decoration and design' column brings together a selection curated for interiors enthusiasts. Planète Déco scours the best magazines and specialist websites, in France and abroad. This ongoing watch makes it possible to spot the projects that stand out from the crowd. They win us over with a bold renovation, a well chosen material or a singular story. Attention to…
Seven Balconies is located in the Justicia neighborhood, one of the most vibrant in the Spanish capital. This chic and design apartment in Madrid was designed by architect Claudia Schultheis. It takes its name from the seven balconies that line its long façade in a row. The building certainly resembles what we find in Paris, one of those Haussmann-style stone buildings with wrought-iron…
This family home looks no different from its neighbours when viewed from the street. It hides behind a carefully trimmed hedge in the city of Bath, England. Its stone façade spans two storeys, punctuated by large windows. Who would guess that the interior of this seemingly ordinary house conceals decor that is anything but common? A ground floor designed for shared living The entrance leads…
The Lucia from Vagabond Haven is a 39sqm small house available in Europe, that brings a fresh take on style. With its Scandinavian cottage look, it seems to have come straight out of the Swedish countryside, especially if you choose the red exterior finish. It’s not a tiny house since it’s installed on permanent foundations, which in turn allows it to be wider. Four meters wide, compared to…
In this 67sqm apartment located in a 1950s building, what strikes you the moment you step through the door is the ochre color that envelops every surface. The walls have the color of warm sand, and an original brick fireplace sits proudly in the living room. A bold and rare color palette in the living room It is a strong choice by the owners, with this hue found throughout every room. The…
If living in a 27sqm studio sounds like a challenge, wait until you see this one. This small apartment, designed for a young woman, proves that square footage, when optimized, can become a non-issue. Designer Olga Shakirova worked every single square inch, and the result far exceeds what you'd expect from a space this size. The floor plan is straightforward (in addition, it's mentioned in…
 was designed by Phoenix Building Solutions, and its main advantage is that it’s all on one level. If you’re someone who doesn’t like… "Share on Pinterest")
