In Catalonia, in a seaside resort near Barcelona, hides this town house built in 1870, with its beautiful garden out of sight. The owners, who live there all year round, have infused a summer spirit to the decor. White and ocean blue, they favored the two key shades of seaside resorts. As a result, even in the middle of winter, you feel like you’re on vacation. Parquet floor with extra-wide strips and light oak tables, rattan armchairs and hanging lamps, linen tablecloths and cushions, large jute rugs… Simple and warm, the house gives pride of place to the most luminous natural materials. Bench, bookcase, niche and even outdoor kitchen, several pieces of furniture have been built to fit into the walls as if they had always been there. A typically Mediterranean decor which also makes you want to slow down…
Andalusian-style pergola and patio
A real living room, the terrace brings together a cozy living room, a dining area and a summer kitchen separated by woven esparto blinds. In refractory bricks, its XL wood-fired oven delights large tables. Fresh and soft to the feet, the waxed concrete brings a contemporary touch to the whole.
To color the wall of a courtyard or a terrace, we love azulejos, earthenware tiles of oriental origin with refreshing aquatic hues. A strip at the bottom is enough to create the decor. To perfect the atmosphere, the door is painted in Majorelle blue, an intense ultramarine created by the painter Jacques Majorelle for his villa in Marrakech. Luminous !
Harmonious and rustic decor revisited
For summer tables, the white washed linen tablecloth is our best ally. No need to iron it, its crumpled appearance makes it charming, both bohemian and elegant. The table runner displays the same ikat pattern as the cushions and exterior curtains, for a beautiful overall unity. Matching crockery and glassware, their indigo hue invites you to escape.
Built, plastered and painted white, the bench and the shelves blend into the decor. They are made of cellular concrete tiles, a material that is resistant, light and easy to cut.
Solid wood farmhouse table, chairs with straw seats… More trendy than ever, country furniture warms up the decor. We hunt for them in flea markets or we opt for more contemporary reissues, with turned legs inspired by Louis-Philippe or fine and curved Scandinavian lines. To dark woods of the cherry type, we prefer oak or ash, which are brighter.
The decorative idea. Multiply the cushions to make the bench more soft Placed on the ground like poufs, the biggest ones even replace the armchairs.
Linen and rattan invite each other with elegance
Covered in washed linen, the seats in the living room create a soft and luminous atmosphere. The color is discreet, on cushions in twine and indigo tones. Like the walls, the large period dresser has been repainted in a fresh white.
To leave the star to their rounded silhouette and worked in the upper part, the French windows of the room are devoid of curtains. Wooden shutters filter the light while interior shutters hide it.
All in curves, the rattan furniture brings a vintage and natural touch to the decor. Grown in Indonesia, the fiber is resistant to shocks as well as temperature and humidity variations. In a veranda or under a sheltered terrace, it is ideal. Rattan furniture also withstands temporary rains and can spend the summer outside. But bring it in as soon as the season is over because it fears frost and permanent exposure to bad weather.
For a bedroom full of charm, place between the wall and the mattress rattan headboard. They come in all sizes and for all tastes, from romantic flowers and scrolls to more contemporary geometric lines.
Composed of a coffee table and armchairs, the Belle Époque style rattan garden furniture is back in the spotlight. Do not hesitate to mismatch the whole.
Perfect for furnishing the garden, synthetic rattan imitates natural fiber and is not afraid of bad weather. You have the choice between a hyper-realistic honey color or a more original shade.
How to maintain rattan furniture?
Dust it regularly. If it is dirty, brush it with hot water containing washing soda crystals (St Marc) and a few drops of ammonia. Rinse and let dry before applying a little linseed oil with a cloth.
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