Inspired Look: Timeless Modern Spirit
Every new project goes into making a unique story, the Timeless Modern Style comes through with subtlety : a writing that seems to be simple with spaces adapted to the needs of the users, a concept of rigorous aesthetics that magnify the beauty of the materials, a timeless modern spirit, combining elegance and simplicity.
Interior design has become so international, but 20 years ago it was only very special clients who were used to having an interior designer working to their exact wishes and ideals. I was completely impressed. We would get silk from Asia, linens from Belgium—the materials were sourced from everywhere in the world. There was a real desire for the exceptional—the best materials, the most exceptional wood. I remember sourcing wood in Asia in order to make a tabletop. Nowhere was too far to get the best. A desire for excellence is something I learned in this house.
I very much believe we have to go back to the roots to find again the luxury in simplicity, embellishing natural materials by working on finishes. I think it’s really important not to overdo things and have a critical eye. We need to ask, “How do people want to live? What is important to them?” I believe that furniture should become a little bit more careful. A little bit more easygoing. It’s important to the lifestyle today.
Natural materials, definitely. We have never really considered artificial materials. Natural materials can be treated and finished with something more artificial, but most important for us is to bring out the beauty of natural materials, by brushing it, by bleaching it, and to play with it and to bring it out. For something like a tabletop, it’s important to find the largest wood panel and to treat it like a sculpture.
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