February 9, 2024 by admin No CommentsLuxe Home

CREATING YOUR OWN CHATEAU MOMENT AT HOME

CREATING YOUR OWN CHATEAU MOMENT AT HOME

It is time for us to embrace the beauty and luxury of creating spaces in our homes that support us in different ways. From carving out nooks for productivity, to finding a space to unplug and unwind at the end of the day… the value of either is immeasurable! One area that I have been thinking about is my special place to unwind or decompress at the end of the day. A space I can call my own (not the kitchen island). So I am encouraging you to create a space where you can escape with your favorite glass of wine, refreshing glass of water with lemon or your favorite new tea. I am calling this my Chateau moment because of my visit to France this summer where there was always a space and place to unwind and relax.

When I think of creating my own chateau, I think of that perfect mix of relaxed and refined. Imagine the way you feel when you’re on vacation… wouldn’t it be nice if there was a spot in your home that recreated that same experience!? To emulate this feeling, there are a few key elements I use to set the space – or the table. I found a nook in the study and adding detail and layering to transform the space..

Five Tips to styling any corner of your home for a relaxing Chateau Moment.

Less is more and simple is luxe: Simplicity and luxe are the most essential ingredients when styling a space. If you’re looking to relax, then you’ve got to create something comfortable! If you want to feel joy and peace, add pieces that bring you joy. If your escape nook is a corner on the floor – add a few pillows and a soft rug. Keep it very simply.

You may not have the luxury of buying a ton of new pieces so consider investing in versatile pieces that can work just as well around a table as they do in a conversational layout. Here, I took a bare bench that we already had, added pillows to soften it up and give it a back, and moved a pair of sling chairs over to complete the scene.

Here is where I added a few pillows to an old bench and added a plant.

Layer Your Linens: Linens are game changers. When I say linen here, I mean it in the broader sense: literally any fabric or textile. A rug, some pillows, a summer blanket, window treatments… all of these items count as the type of linen that elevates any room and finishes it off. When you’re thinking of ways to update a space, linens are a good place to start.

Foraged Florals & Natural Elements: Whether your style is a jungle of plants, or a single potted flower, bringing natural elements into a space is essential to creating a grounding moment. If you haven’t got a green thumb, I’d suggest foraging some flowers from the yard – or the grocery store – over any fake plant options. Or you could try hearty plants like succulents that need less maintenance. I love using herbs and other easy to care for plants.

Adding Personal Touches: The final piece in the puzzle when it comes to decorating or styling is one that often gets overlooked or is where people struggle most: bringing in your personality. This element often takes time to curate as it needs to be a piece that reflects you! It could be artwork that speaks to you, a souvenir brought home from travels, or a fun vintage find. In this space, the finishing touch really came from the set of vintage art prints hung on the wall.

Look at you going from bare to LUXE! We went from a very bare corner to the perfect spot to relax at the end of the day, with only a few additional touches! I should mention that keeping the palette neutral and natural also helps create that relaxing ambience… and keeps things easy for decor, too!

Wine Time! Now that you’ve created a relaxing little haven for yourself, or friends, it’s time to enjoy it! Pour yourself a rewarding glass of wine, or make your tea. Get ready to relax and unwind.