Agnès Carpentier

1 week ago | houzz.co.uk | Agnès Carpentier |Anne Chemineau

Before and after photos show how a brilliant layout rejig and elegant decor have transformed this tiny flatOnce you fall in love with Paris, it’s hard to resist the lure of the historic areas of the city. That’s exactly what happened to this German couple, who decided to buy a 76 sq m pied-à-terre in the charming quarter of Saint-Germain-des-Prés in the central 6th arrondissement. Although the flat had already been renovated, the layout and lack of light weren’t the right fit for the new owners.

1 month ago | houzz.com | Agnès Carpentier

Save PhotoBoConceptMetal and wood at the forefront. High-quality outdoor furniture was on display at the show, featuring durable materials such as wood and powder-coated aluminum notable for their ability to withstand the elements. Consumers are also looking for products that can be repaired and upgraded. Save PhotoElla chair, InsteadSustainable designs. The focus on eco-friendly, recycled and local materials continues to grow.

2 months ago | houzz.com | Agnès Carpentier

Luminous SurrealismIn this year’s show, where a “new surrealism” was the main theme, the lighting sector brilliantly echoed this theme. Designers masterfully conveyed the dreamlike, whimsical spirit of the Surrealist movement, transforming their luminaires into veritable artistic manifestos where the boundary between dream and reality becomes blurred, as with these floating ducks by Barcelona’s Goodnight Lights.

2 months ago | houzz.com | Agnès Carpentier

What’s New in Decor exhibit by Elizabeth Leriche. Photo by Anne-Emmanuelle ThionHypnosis and IllusionThe What’s New in Decor space, curated by trend forecaster Elizabeth Leriche, was an immersive exhibition space with a surrealist feel and drew inspiration from artists such as Dalí and Magritte. There were plenty of hypnotic patterns, including this wall-to-wall carpeting by Galerie B paired with a blanket from Mapoésie. Find an interior designer near youWhat’s New in Hospitality by Julien Sebban.

2 months ago | houzz.co.uk | Agnès Carpentier

Exhibitors at this January’s edition of the show embraced the surrealism theme with playful, rule-breaking designsThe latest edition of the Maison & Objet fair, held at the Paris Nord Villepinte exhibition centre from 16 to 20 January, explored the line between real and imaginary through its bold theme, Sur/Reality.