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Reader’s home – a bit of New York industrial in Paris
Posted on Fri, 20 Sep 2013 by KiM
Philippe Choplin (of Le Loft Interior Decoration) is a Parisian about to become a resident of New York and pursue his career as an interior designer (after 25+ years in IT). He sent us photos of his remodelled townhouse in Paris, where an industrial New York loft was his inspiration. Fellow readers, if you’ve got a male significant other in your life who is all about masculine decor where industrial touches are abundant, grab them now and have them take a peek at this. Philippe’s home is about as masculine and industrial as you can get (I’d just lose the tablecloth on the dining table). Here’s a bit of info on this pretty cool guy’s pad, including details of Philippe’s amazing vintage finds.
This project was realized by an architect (Philippe Ponceblanc) and a soon-to-be Interior Designer (Philippe Choplin). Philippe Choplin custom-designed 2 light fixtures using American telegraph pole isolators. Below is an abstract list of the decorative objects serving the decoration:
– a 1920s Cutler Mail System from a hotel in Knoxville, TN equipped with 6 stories of “chute”
– a 1960s Marvy barber pole
– 30+ American car door handles from the 1950s
– never-used 1950s bakelite switches
– a metal & glass office door which was transformed into a sliding door
– NYC subway grab handles from the 60s
– a Duncan-Miller parking meter from the 40s
The kitchen is by Leicht and Siemens.
Le Loft Interior Decoration will bring French style to American homes and US Industrial style to French houses. It will focus on using the latest technology and appliance, but realizing decoration that have the soul of vintage and reclaim.
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A comfie seat, some sun and a coffee …
Posted on Fri, 6 Sep 2013 by midcenturyjo
That’s how I intend to start my Saturday. A spot just like this would be perfect. Have a great weekend!
Alec Hemer
Posted on Wed, 4 Sep 2013 by KiM
It has been years since we blogged the work of interior photographer Alec Hemer. He is one of those talents who can capture a space so perfectly that it makes you absolutely fall in love with it, regardless of the subject matter. When you realize you’ve been staring at his photo of a traditional space for several minutes and you snap out of it thinking ‘since when do I like traditional???’. It’s magic I tell ya. (I am in head over heels for the bedroom above and the kitchen below)
Blog favourites as of late
Posted on Sun, 1 Sep 2013 by KiM
Carl Dahlstedt (again)
Posted on Fri, 30 Aug 2013 by KiM
There’s no denying I have a serious appreciation for the photography of Carl Dahlstedt (see?!). I need more. MUST HAVE MORE. I could stare at these all day. Maybe I will!
