Renovation of a contemporary house
This architect-designed house from the early 2000s, located in Auray and featuring beautiful ceiling heights, exposed beams and close proximity to the Breton beaches, no longer matched the tastes or lifestyle of its owners. The project aimed to rethink the interior design in order to enhance the existing spaces and better reflect the personality of the inhabitants, drawing inspiration from their seaside holiday memories.
The atmosphere is built around black, evoking coastal houses, combined with a deep blue shade (between teal and midnight blue) that brightens the entrance, previously dark, which has been transformed into a warm and welcoming cocoon. The tiled floor was replaced with anthracite grey polished concrete, and the electrical fittings were replaced with the Confidence range by Modelec in gunmetal brass, providing a refined and understated finish.
In the entrance, a custom-made bench was designed beneath the staircase to optimise storage, while the staircase itself was redesigned. The living room was completely reimagined in the same holiday-inspired spirit.
Particular attention was given to craftsmanship and sustainability, with chairs handmade in Burgundy by Berfey (durable, responsible and Made in France furniture), combined with a mix of natural materials (linen, rattan, solid wood and wool) and more sophisticated finishes (velvet and raw metal).
The kitchen introduces a third colour, a khaki green used as an accent shade, softened by a white zellige tile backsplash. Upstairs, the mezzanine was optimised with a custom-made workspace and a library running along the stair opening, giving a useful purpose to this previously underused area.
