Set the tone with art

In ancient La Colline de Lyon, Claude Cartier Décoration created a cool-toned respite filled with velvety-soft textures and work by local artists like Françoise Petrovitch. The latter offers a glimpse into the owners’ personality while providing little design moments that make an impression.

Art sets the tone, as evidenced by the hand-painted panel by Parisian studio Redfield & Dattner, with its relaxing ocean-colored palette, in the dining area. A trio of GamFratesi’s Gent Dining Chairs paired with a sculptural sofa heightens the mood by encouraging guests to get comfortable. French ceramist Lisa Chamoun’s large stoneware Collar vase adds handmade texture and character, as does a vibrantly patterned floor lamp. Sheer handwoven curtains, which diffuse the light, conjure the feeling of a warm summer’s day.

Look to nature for inspiration

A creative couple in Irigny, an ancient agricultural village outside Lyon, tapped Claude Cartier Décoration to modernize their old country house. Set on the banks of the Rhône River, the rustic location inspired Louvier’s team to use natural materials and an earthy palette.

Find your signature moves

“When we create a decor, we never do the same thing twice,” says Louvier, who prides himself on finding new ways to make homes. That said, Claude Cartier Décoration does tend to rely on three signature moves: unique curtains, ceramics and contemporary art. In your home, you’ll want to make moves of your own. 

Consider a muted palette to showcase the textures that fill your world. Let nature and art inspire you, and set the mood that you want to convey. Armed with the right rugs and a timeless chair, you’re sure to make a big statement.