Five * Luxury at Home

The term ‘luxury’ is not easy to define. Frequently used in very different contexts, its meaning is constantly evolving and represents something different for each person and for each generation. However, everyone would agree that luxury implies exclusivity, uniqueness and extravagance. What about the luxury of an interior? What does it imply? We all have once dreamed of making our home a unique and luxurious space, such as those found in palaces and 5-star hotels. Besides a luxury appearance of your interior, the gift of luxury means living in a state of comfort and elegance; where your interior environment feels warm, inviting, and unique in its characteristics. At the same time, it should invoke an emotion of well-being and reflect your personality. Here are a few points of attention to bring that luxury feeling into your home. WORDS GAËLLE MOUSSET

Living room design by Ambience Home & Design

THE LUXURY OF FEELING AT HOME

WHAT YOU SHOULD FOCUS ON FOR A LUXURY LIFESTYLE FEELING

Design by Eichholtz

THE POWER OF SPACE

One of the main characteristics of a luxurious interior is the creation of space, of airy and uncrowded rooms. An essential element to give space to your interior is the use of neutral and light tones such as beige and white that will make your interior bright. Complementing these neutral tones with pops of color will be necessary to add relief and dynamic to the room and to reflect the natural environment. For example, choosing a beige sofa and embellishing it with coloured cushions that you can change according to your desires is an ideal solution to create contrast by keeping neutral tones.

The height of a room is another important element in the creation of space and in the standing of an interior. If you can create double height ceilings, even if only in one part of your interior, do not hesitate. It will immediately give dynamic and a sense of grandeur to your home.

The concept of space also depends on the type of furniture chosen. Today, designers focus on making furniture that guarantees your comfort while establishing a chic, open and elegant decoration. If your interior is not gigantic, you need to be able to arrange it in such a way that you can maximise the space, make it more fluid and thus make your life more convenient. This is where furniture selection plays an important role and where the advice of an interior designer might be needed. ›

Design by Laskasas

QUALITY OVER QUANTITY

Creating a modern and luxurious interior design is also the art of being able to limit yourself to the most essential elements, even if your budget allows for more. Choosing quality over quantity will avoid overloading a room with all sorts of decorative objects that can make the space look messy and cluttered.

A luxury interior is not only defined by the price of its decoration, but by the choice of materials, furniture and decorative objects. A family heirloom, passed down from generation to generation, is sometimes much more luxurious than an expensive vase. Investing in some quality furniture or decoration pieces that will last over the years and mean something special to you is a good way to bring luxury into your place.

A REFLECTION OF YOU

Designing your interior means above all shaping it to your image, to what you like, to what inspires you and makes you feel good at home. Even if you work with an interior decorator, this person will start by identifying your tastes, your inspirations and the person you are. This will be the best way to reflect your personality in your interior.

As example, let’s talk about the living room, the area where you relax and spend considerable time with family and friends. It is the space where your guests will be welcomed and where the atmosphere must be comfortable, warm and with your image. Whether you decorate it with beautifully designed candles, coffee table books, colorful cushions bringing nuance to your home, or lamps bringing style, the most important thing is to always stick to your taste, your personality and your style. ›

Bedroom design by Ambience Home & Design

Design by Eichholtz

COMFORT AND ELEGANCE ARE KEY

Beautiful interiors are great, but they should ideally be comfortable as well. Feeling good at home has become a major issue. Indeed, with the frantic race towards the expectation of greater objectivity in terms of productivity, we often find ourselves in a state of fatigue. When you get home in the evening, taking the time to rest and to disconnect is therefore essential. It is a guarantee of efficiency, good health and well-being in society.

The choice of materials and colours is essential in the search for comfort. Some materials such as highquality fabric coverings generally provide the comfort you need. In this regard, noble materials are the right choice to provide the feeling of well-being. ›

Interior design by Alexandra Studio. Luxury sheets by SAGA Homewear. Picture by Gonzalo Boteto

Design by UDesign

In a home, once the word comfort is mentioned, it is quite normal to think of particular furniture. In the living room, for example, we immediately think of armchairs and sofas. However, comfort can also be found in the implementation of a space dedicated to rest, relaxation and disconnection. Whether it is a reading corner, an area devoted to sports, stretching or yoga, or a beauty corner in your bathroom. Everyone has their own way of disconnecting and relaxing and must shape this space according to their needs and their image.

The concept of space also depends on the type of furniture chosen. Today, designers focus on making furniture that guarantees your comfort while establishing a chic and elegant decoration. Even if your interior is not gigantic, you need to be able to arrange it in such a way that you can maximise the space, make it more fluid and thus make your life more convenient. This is where furniture selection plays an important role.

Something that is often forgotten or neglected but that makes all the difference in the dressing of an interior, is the linen. Investing in high-quality linens, bringing comfort and elegance to your home, is an important detail that will give your home a touch of luxury.

Quality Egyptian cotton towels will, for example, bring that little touch of splendour to your bathroom. Let’s go further for even more luxury with a personalised embroidery name or initial that will be the added value to your decoration. This way the bathroom becomes a real place dedicated to relaxation.

Let’s also not forget the power of beautiful satin cotton sheets on your sleep. Slipping into highquality sheets every night will give you that immediate feeling of being in a hotel and are of an absolute elegance and comfort. These sheets can be of a simple white colour, embellished with a colorful embroidered line to bring that special touch to your bed. Wouldn’t that be the true luxury of feeling at home? e