A Gardener's House
A fresh coat of paint
This house was built on 4 acres of land, surrounded by manicured gardens. After reviewing this project, Les Ensembliers decided to only paint and decorate this home instead of renovating it and risk loosing its soul. The intent was to sell the house but, once the decor took shape, they fell in love with it.
The decor inspiration of this project started with the dining room painting which, for Les Ensembliers, represents
Giverny and its true character and connection to gardens. Every element of the house was chosen for its references to Monet's work.
«This project was about bringing the English garden spirit, elegance, simplicity, and ease inside the house.»
Les Ensembliers incorporated soothing neutral tones and handsome vintage finds throughout, and the living room is no exception.
Here, a laid-back palette of linen and white creates a calming feel, while an antique coffee table and oversized dish add a sense of history.
«The most interesting projects comes sometime from restraint and simplicity.»
White painted floors in a old country home is a simple, yet very effective solution, to create an elegant backdrop.
"The hand-painted mural is my absolute favorite piece of art in the house...", says Richard Ouellette. "I whish I could have taken it with me when we sold the house."
Publications
House and Home Special issue – 100 Best rooms
Home & Style
House Beautiful - Why You Should Paint All Your Floors White
Journal
The Wall Street Journal
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Next Project
Nouvelle France Manor
