Wednesday, June 8, 2011

This old mill..

When interior designer Marie-Laure Helmkampf found an old oil mill in the South of France she was smitten. Though most of the original structure had to be rebuilt completely, Marie-Laure managed to retain a lot of the original character & charm. The rusticity of the traditional stone work, the exposed natural wood, & organic textures mixed with sleek modern lines, and abundance of natural light have resulted in a warm, inviting and relaxed home.










Images via Nuevo Estilio and Marie-Laure Helmkamf Interiors


A place to spend happy times with friends and family for sure..!


xx Charlotta
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28 comments:

  1. UnknownWednesday, June 8, 2011 at 12:46:00 AM GMT+10

    Seriously! this place is a dream! what a gorgeous transformation, I bet there's insane amounts of work there... beautiful!
    xo

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  2. designchicWednesday, June 8, 2011 at 12:58:00 AM GMT+10

    What a beautiful space...love the tub!!

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  3. UnknownWednesday, June 8, 2011 at 1:05:00 AM GMT+10

    Absolutely GORGEOUS!!! So beautifully done, such a transformation indeed!!!

    Now this is where I should be living :)

    Hope all is well with you xx

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  4. Meine Dinge FrankaWednesday, June 8, 2011 at 1:32:00 AM GMT+10

    THAT'S IT!!!


    Salut!
    Franka

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  5. tinajoWednesday, June 8, 2011 at 1:40:00 AM GMT+10

    Oh my - how many totally gorgeous places are there out there?! Love these pics; fantastic! :-)

    Thanks for your always kind words, I appreciate it a lot! And I do love freckles too (and have some myself)! :-)

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  6. UnknownWednesday, June 8, 2011 at 2:43:00 AM GMT+10

    LOVE the shelves they built and I could live in the living room! It is so beautiful! Love the arched window :)
    xoxo
    -linh
    http://la-lalinh.blogspot.com

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  7. It's meWednesday, June 8, 2011 at 3:18:00 AM GMT+10

    What a beautiful place to live...love Ria...xxx...

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  8. christina @greige and my sparrowWednesday, June 8, 2011 at 3:56:00 AM GMT+10

    absolutely wonderful! I hope you are doing well miss!!

    I am loving that tufted sofa!

    Best,
    Christina
    greige

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  9. Will @ Bright.BazaarWednesday, June 8, 2011 at 7:34:00 AM GMT+10

    The courtyard area with the pool looks like something out of a dream! Don't you think? Just divine and headed straight for my Bright Places pinterest board! xx

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  10. Memoirs of Me & MineWednesday, June 8, 2011 at 7:54:00 AM GMT+10

    Incredibly beautiful!
    www.rebeccabany.com
    http://www.lulu.com/spotlight/becbany

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  11. A Perfect GrayWednesday, June 8, 2011 at 8:58:00 AM GMT+10

    my stars. it's all wonderful. those windows are to dream for, aren't they...?

    love your new light and airy header, charlotta!

    donna

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  12. Glamour DropsWednesday, June 8, 2011 at 11:29:00 AM GMT+10

    I wonder what it looked like before? It's quite beautiful - especially with those fabulous arched windows, streaming in all that wonderful sunshine.

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  13. Casa Très ChicWednesday, June 8, 2011 at 11:47:00 AM GMT+10

    Hi, Charlotta!
    For me, this is the perfect place to live a happy and serene life.
    Thanks for sharing, this house is fabulous.
    Xo
    Tereza

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  14. Tuuli - Lumo LifestyleWednesday, June 8, 2011 at 5:39:00 PM GMT+10

    I love those old warehouses, mills, barns converted to homes, but kept with original features.

    Just saw an interesting show of a huge old crop warehouse restored as a home, reminded quite much of this lovely building.

    We are reaching nearly 30 C today! What a lovely start for summer!

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  15. Kelly Frances DunnWednesday, June 8, 2011 at 9:38:00 PM GMT+10

    Dear Charlotta,

    Hello! Your page has been having trouble loading on my computer. I didn't want you to think I wasn't visiting anymore :) I decided to stick to it this morning until it did! So I just go caught up on all your lovely posts :) I love everything!! The Sunday sunshine was a warm a fuzzy post. I am so excited that summer is almost here! It basically is, but I don't kick it off until school is out on Friday!! Woo hoo. I can't wait for our summer travels and enjoying friends and family. This featured home doesn't look like anything we will be visiting, but I sure do find it inspiring. It's so simple, yet so grand. It is so unassuming, yet so confidently chic. Love, love, love it!!

    XO,

    Kelly

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  16. debra @ 5th and stateThursday, June 9, 2011 at 4:02:00 AM GMT+10

    oh charlotta, that would be a heavenly home, cannot even imagine!
    the decor and the architectural details wrap it up into one perfect package
    xo
    debra

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  17. GeissleinThursday, June 9, 2011 at 4:58:00 AM GMT+10

    looove this style, and the stonewalls! greetings from germany, geisslein

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  18. Noe @ ADELLA AVENUEThursday, June 9, 2011 at 1:06:00 PM GMT+10

    Charlotta, I just love this. The windows opening into such a warm, lofty space has me reeling!

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  19. TinaThursday, June 9, 2011 at 4:36:00 PM GMT+10

    My dearest Friend!
    This is such an amazing place!!! Love the architecture and all of the natural elements, also how this place is sucessfullyv decorated- the simplicity and the mix of styles. Just lovely!
    xoxo
    Tina

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  20. Sarah KlassenFriday, June 10, 2011 at 5:17:00 AM GMT+10

    Hello Charlotta,

    First off, thank you for the lovely and kind comments. I hope that our Monika has well and will return home safe and sound soon. As for this place, well, I think I am in heaven... spacious, a little rustic, incredibly beautiful, all of the elements are there. I am in love.

    Wishing you a wonderful week,
    xo

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  21. UnknownSaturday, June 11, 2011 at 3:46:00 AM GMT+10

    I completely love those stones & natural woods. The house is very charming and welcoming.
    Great post!

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  22. StaceySaturday, June 11, 2011 at 11:31:00 AM GMT+10

    Hi there lovely!
    Every inch of this lovely abode is TDF!! Oh, and how abut all that natural light? So, with school is officially on summer break today(though i go in for 2 more days next week for workshops), so i'll have time to chit chat more in the coming days. Can't wait!! XX

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  23. Emma at The Marion House BookSaturday, June 11, 2011 at 12:55:00 PM GMT+10

    Absolutely incredible -what a place and what great bones!

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  24. First House on the RightSaturday, June 11, 2011 at 9:20:00 PM GMT+10

    I love the idea of creating a new home in a building that was once used for another purpose. What a lovely job she has done combining the old and new! Hope you are having a lovely weekend Charlotta. Nicolex

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  25. Splendid WillowSunday, June 12, 2011 at 5:40:00 AM GMT+10

    Oh my! What a place, Charlotta!
    Hard to be unhappy in that house!

    It is hard to get back to blogging after a few weeks off - but it is good to be back here!

    Happy weekend to you and hugs to the entire family!

    Mon

    P.S Your new header looks great!

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  26. Charlotta WardSunday, June 12, 2011 at 11:52:00 PM GMT+10

    Hi my darlings. I'm glad you enjoyed this tour. I felt weak at the knees scrolling over several of these rooms and can so see myself lounging here!

    Big hugs to all!

    xx Charlotta

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  27. YvetteSunday, June 19, 2011 at 12:25:00 PM GMT+10

    WOWOOWOWOW! What an amazing find! Oh how it would be a dream to live in such a beautiful home. Thanks for sharing!

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  28. zerry htSaturday, August 20, 2016 at 5:11:00 PM GMT+10

    Wow!! What a great transformation done. This is an amazing place now. I would love to visit there if I would get a chance. Well, can you suggest me some beautiful lofty spaces for my event? I am unable to find a beautiful one from online. Help me!

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