article thumbnail

16th Century Farmhouse in Southern France Will Get a Contemporary Update

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

The architects at Brengues Le Pavec have set out to modernize this 16 th century farmhouse in l’Escarène, 20 minutes away from the beautiful French Riviera towns of Nice and Monaco. Floor-to-ceiling glazing and a modern stairwell with glazed bodyguards provide the perfect intersection.

France 75
article thumbnail

On Newsstands: The Latest Design Talk

The Perfect Bath

While poking around Barnes & Noble and the Strand bookstore outpost at Club Monaco on 5th Avenue in New York City, I noticed several new and very interesting magazines. The content is similar in all: art and architecture, travel, style and fashion. Even the ads take on an artistic and creative simplicity. In issue No.

Monaco 40
article thumbnail

Learn How to Hang Wall Art the Right Way Every Time

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

These days, the school of thought is that the center of a piece of art should generally be 57 inches from the floor. Do this on the floor rather than on the wall so you can easily make changes. Image: D’Aquino Monaco Inc. Afterward, measure the distance from the picture wire or nail hook to the top of the frame.

How To 104