INSPIRATIONSfor renovating an old house

Maison ancienne en pierre avec un rosier grimpant en façade

Understanding a place before transforming it

A place is not transformed at random. What already exists tells you a lot about what is possible and what will be costly. Here you will find ways to read a building, spot its warning signs and make informed decisions before starting work.

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Ancienne grange en briques transformée en maison familiale contemporaine

Renovating without erasing

An old house carries a history; you arrive with today's needs. The whole challenge lies in this balance. We share ideas for identifying materials, preserving the character of the place and gaining comfort without altering what gives it its value.

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Maison en bois avec terrasse ouverte sur la nature

Living differently in an old building

The way we live has changed; the building has not. Rethinking circulation and uses brings the two closer together. These articles show how to meet new needs without touching the identity of the house.

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Planche d’ambiance avec herbes séchées, palme, échantillons de bois et de peinture

Colours, materials and atmospheres

A colour does not decorate; it transforms the perception of a room. Materials do the rest. They decide whether a volume feels vast or intimate, whether light warms or cools. Here you will find how to combine them to create an atmosphere true to the place and to the way you live in it.

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