Forty-sixth post in the series
"Living Large in Small Spaces"
Charming Folie, Midi-Pyrenees, France
"Architecture is inhabited sculpture."
Constantin Brancusi
Charming Folie, Midi-Pyrenees, France
"Architecture is inhabited sculpture."
Constantin Brancusi
Keeping Brancusi's quote in mind, if I was asked to describe today's featured home I would say it is classical and elegant, yet altogether approachable.
An 18th century Neo-classical structure located on a private chateau in Midi-Pyrenees, France, Charming Folie has been renovated into a guest house and listed as a vacation rental with Boutique Homes.
What first drew me to this space is the color palette. I love the light pistachio walls with the pink and creamy yellow uphostery. Next is the excellent mix of antique furnishings with contemporary pieces.
Behind the charming screen hides the kitchenette. My first thought upon seeing it was that it's terribly utilitarian and somehow out of context. But I don't know. . .it's sort of interesting, and although it's not my style at all I somehow don't mind it used here.
The pretty spiral staircase leads to the bedroom.
I'm not in love with the bed's red coverlet. Aside from that the bedroom is dreamy.
This just may be the most romantic small home I've shown to date.
One thing I've discovered while doing this series is that you folks are not shy, what do you think of Charming Folie?
No compensation received for featuring this home. For more information go to Boutique Homes here.
One thing I've discovered while doing this series is that you folks are not shy, what do you think of Charming Folie?
No compensation received for featuring this home. For more information go to Boutique Homes here.
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Living Large in Small Spaces
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