10 design tips to steal {from Chateau Louis XIV}

December 16, 2015

I created Hello Lovely 6 years ago to catalog
inspiring projects and SIMPLY HAVE FUN
since in my experience, a sense of humor is
frequently as absent from interior design as
inflatable furniture or fuzzy toilet seat covers.
(lord, have mercy.)

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With a lighthearted spirit, I bring you
10 design tips
inspired by the world's most expensive
home, Chateau Louis XIV located near Paris.

* * * * *

1.
Do consider curb appeal.

2.
Your kitchen should make you smile.

3.
Abundant natural light is your friend.

4.
Bring the outside in.

5.
When considering art for a room, think beyond the flat canvas.

8.
Basements need not be neglected; they can be beautiful:

exhibit A: underground aquarium

9.
French doors add instant architecture.

10.
Tone on tone creates a sophisticated backdrop for living.

Fun, right?
I hope I have shown there need not be much difference
between your own home and a $301,000,000 palace.
Plus.

If you have Big L O V E under your roof,
well then...
this fancy French residence
may very well pale
next to your
masterpiece.
(and i hope it does.)

Love and peace to you right where you are.

17 comments

andresenjuhlDecember 16, 2015 at 4:04 PM
Wonderful post! Thank you

Lynn
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KarenaDecember 16, 2015 at 4:09 PM
Wonderful tips all Michele! Abundant Light, unique art,remember the exterior curb appeal!Love it all!

xoxo
Karena
The Arts by Karena
The India Hicks Collection!
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Marie in AZDecember 16, 2015 at 4:41 PM
Wow, that underground aquarium is just like the one in my basement...r I g h t! tee hee, thanks for the charming post!
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JoanMarieDecember 16, 2015 at 9:07 PM
Greetings! What a wonderful display of design and fun all rolled up into a fantastic, delightful, and inspiring read!
Happy Holidays!
JoanMarie
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The enchanted homeDecember 17, 2015 at 5:12 AM
OH.MY. WORD. Crazy! But fun:) Juat wanted to pop in and say hello...very behind in visiting blogs but thinking of you and sending you the warmest Christmas and holiday wishes!
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LeslieDecember 17, 2015 at 9:23 AM
Wow! I don't think I'd want to relax in a room with large fish/shark swimming around me ;) Such a fun post Michele

Hope you are having a good week and enjoying some festivities with your family!
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therelishedroostDecember 19, 2015 at 6:37 PM
Great images Michele!! xo K
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AnonymousDecember 22, 2015 at 6:30 AM
This chateau is out of this world! The underground aquarium is simply amazing! I wish I could have one like this some day.
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Woodside ParkDecember 22, 2015 at 12:46 PM
Santa: I've been good all year - can I have that wine cellar? :) Merry Christmas, my friend. Hope you are enjoying your beautiful new home. xoxo
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R's RueDecember 29, 2015 at 1:20 PM
Beautiful
www.rsrue.blogspot.com
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