This 19th centruy building near Brussels, Belgium, used to be a mirror factory. It was transformed into a beautiful guest house by owner Philippe ten years ago. With a lot of imagination and energy Philippe managed to turn the old factory into a warm and welcoming place.
In the large dining room, which also serves as the kitchen, a huge collection of earthenware and glassware is being displayed on shelves rising to the ceiling.
In his studio Philippe has built a huge library taking up the entire length of a wall.
The gorgeous bath tub is a remake of a 1900 model.
The guest room called “La Vie d’Artiste” (image above) lives up to its name. A large canvas painting of three large cushions resting on a pillow hangs on the wall and serves as a headboard. More information about this charming guest house can be found on on the website of Chambres en Ville.
(images from Marie Claire Maison)
10 responses
Wall Decor Prints Feb 9, 2010 at 1:23 pm
I love the simplicity of these images. This is a very quaint home. Lovely
Lauren (pen.ny) Feb 9, 2010 at 3:43 pm
I just bookmarked this whole house, but what I really really really love is that claw-foot tub. I’ve been on the search for my dream claw tub and I just found it.
Marija Feb 9, 2010 at 7:02 pm
This is wonderful. And that dining room / kitchen overflowing with china and pottery? I don’t know what I love more, that or the filled-to-the-brim bookshelves. A dream. Beautiful, well-edited blog. Marija
Julie Feb 9, 2010 at 7:41 pm
Oh my! Books, pottery, china, bookshelves, shelves, clawfoot tub. Sigh! Beautiful!
The Brass Petal Feb 9, 2010 at 9:28 pm
I’ve been reading for a while now. Officially one of my top five blogs. thanks for the pretty pictures. so pretty i want to eat them, put them in my mouth, swallow, digest and have the prettiness forever inside of me.
Vanya Feb 10, 2010 at 1:06 am
Oh my goodness I want ALL their china and glass!!!
Golubka Feb 10, 2010 at 3:38 am
These are so beautiful, especially the library. What a dream…
Design interior Feb 10, 2010 at 10:05 am
the style from 1900 for bath tub is a good ideea!
danielle Feb 10, 2010 at 11:44 am
Thank you so much for all your kind comments! I am happy to hear that you enjoy reading my posts. You make my day!
Eileen @ Passions to Pastry Feb 11, 2010 at 9:00 pm
Be still my heart! What a gorgeous dining room and cupboard! Beautiful.
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