Elegant House: Perfect decoration for refined space

A elegant house In the historic neighborhood of Southampton, two steps from the center of Houston, it is recognized by its streets bordered by centenary oaks and their wide and garden care. The house of the 30s belongs to the interior designer Margaret Naeve, founder of the M.Naeve agency, which assumes the double role of client and contractor in this renewal project. «This renewal must be seen as a contemporary version of the style CAPE COD From the 30s, «says Margaret Naeve.» I have completely redesigned the lobby and created a new habitable space in the old attic. The house now has 400 m², 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms and shower. «

On a nineteenth -century stone fireplace, a mirror by Sabine Marcelis. In front, around a center table Vintage (Galerie Half), a couple of sun loungers Vintage of sheep skin (gallerie novella), a wooden sculptural chair (Galerie Provenance) and two PUFS of wicker. On the wall, a monochrome work by Tom Meacham (David Shelton Gallery). Lamp Vintage by Hans Jacobson (M.Naeve).

Douglas Friedman.

A classical structure

Style architecture CAPE CODusual in the United States, it is characterized by a low, wide building, with a single plant and with two waters, whose space under the roof usually is unfinished. This is precisely the case that concerns us, which provides Mr. Nave a vast abuhardillado space without using that allows to displace the roof line and double the useful surface, while retaining the historical charm of the house. «This style also gave us the opportunity to create Vaulted ceilings on the top and play with heights. «

This style in architecture is quite unique although very trend in recent years. There are few who risk this type of constructions given the circumstances, details and expenses that it entails, but the result is always worth it.

On the right, a sofa Sectional Able (BDDW), a center table Brazier (Rick Owens) and a foot lamp Vintage of Mathieu Mategot (M.Naeve). In front, a center table Floating Stone (Axel Vervoordt) and an armchair Vintage by Pierre Guariche (M.Naeve). Woven carpet.

Douglas Friedman.

18th century and contemporary design

But let's go back to the ground floor of this elegant housewhere Margaret Naeve expanded the kitchen and created a veranda and, faithful to his style, introduced a stone floor of the 18th century, high and narrow steel windows and two stone chimneys of the nineteenth century. This classic combination is what adds an unparalleled elegance to all spaces.

Up, if the decorator manages to double the surface of the space, the location of the stairs is a decisive step, and adjust the roof line so that the transformations of the interior structure are integrated and seems made by the architect. «It was not easy to condition the first plant within its existing dimensions. I wanted all modern comforts to keep the charm of a elegant house With a Style of the 30s… And I think we managed to design a coherent aesthetic. «

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