Guides
Practical guidance for renovating, improving and caring for a French Mediterranean home.
These guides are written for specific moments: a new build that feels too plain, a renovation with too many choices, a terrace that feels too exposed, or a room that still does not feel right.
Each guide tackles one practical problem, starting with the house itself: its light, proportions, climate and materials. The aim is to help you make better decisions before buying, changing or adding anything.
What Makes a French Mediterranean Home Feel Calm
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Begin with the principles that shape the rest of the guides: light, proportion, materials and restraint.
Renovation & Character
Guidance for improving older houses and plain new builds without removing what gives them identity.
Light & Comfort
Practical ways to soften glare, improve atmosphere and make bright rooms feel calmer and more comfortable.
Materials & Maintenance
Advice on choosing, using and caring for materials that age well in a Mediterranean home.
Kitchens & Bathrooms
Clear guidance on layouts, finishes and materials for kitchens and bathrooms that feel practical, calm and lasting.
Outdoor Living
Ideas for creating terraces and outdoor spaces that feel sheltered, comfortable and easy to live with.
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An editorial study of French Mediterranean interiors, shaped by observation, lived experience, and a respect for spaces that age gracefully.