Historic French estates inspire a home that is pared to perfection and brimming with simple beauty.

We are one week into the Spring 2020 One Room Challenge. This season the challenge spans eight weeks alleviating a bit of pressure and giving us more time to complete our transformations. If you are new to my blog or the One Room Challenge, welcome! I am so happy to have you follow along. WHAT… Continue reading →

From SEGRETO impressions (2019) by Leslie Sinclair. Plastered walls and ceilings as well as reclaimed wood flooring sing in a newly constructed, timeless European country inspired home. #interiordesign #plasterwalls #oldworld #staircase

Tour exquisitely elegant modern French Houston homes and be inspired by European country architecture, design photos and timeless decor!

With its classical proportions and sumptuous finishes this Sydney home references the sophisticated style of grand and gracious Mediterranean villas.

Oftentimes, it is the railing that determines the character of a stairway as a transitional space. Here, we formulated a detailed modern response to the classic French iron railing. Its elegant ellipses and sweeping curves echo the structured window and sleek side table.⁠ ⁠ Design: @DouglasDesign⁠Studio Architecture: @LorneRoseArch⁠ #stairs #stairwell #staircase #hallway #handrail #railings #iron #grandstaircase #douglasdesignstudio⁠

French Transitional Style Home Interiors - Stair Details, Custom Iron and Limestone

This homeowner wanted an elegant, charming European staircase that would suit their lifestyle and home. We sourced custom spindles and posts and hand carved parts of the railing to suit the french inspired style. A fluent flowing design was achieved with continuous handrail from top to bottom.