Toile de Jouy from Paris

Should you add a powder room?

In France, it is common to find the toilets separated from the bathroom or to have an additional powder rooms called guest restrooms (toilettes d’invités). Some time ago, toilets were originally composting toilets sitting outside in a small shack. In old Parisian buildings, apartments would share toilets in the hallway. When homeowners integrated them inside …

Interior design — Interior Design Project by Michael Intérieurs

Modern farmhouse bathroom remodel

The design process The three bedrooms upstairs at La Ferme@Hasbrouck farmhouse share a single bathroom. Therefore, the modern farmhouse bathroom remodel kept the idea of the previous owners to extend its footprint in order to create a comfortable space. The new bathroom is approximately 50 sqft and two windows bathed it with natural lights. It …

Interior design — Interior Design Project by Michael Intérieurs

Turn-key house vs. house to renovate in the Catskills, NY

The first question you should answer is wether to buy a house to renovate or a turn-key ready house. This is a personal decision of course but this will drastically impact your budget and how you will spend it. But it also depends on your DYI skills and experience, your timeline, and preferences. The Catskills …

Interior design — Interior Design Project by Michael Intérieurs

Do I need an interior designer or a general contractor for my home remodeling?

When it comes to remodeling your home, both interior designers and general contractors can play important roles in the process. However, the services they offer are different and cater to different aspects of the project. The interior designer creates a design plan that fits your style and needs, while the general contractor brings that vision …

Modern farmhouse — Modern Farmhouse Remodeling in the Southern Catskills in Catskills, NY by Michael Intérieurs

Modern Farmhouse Remodeling in the Southern Catskills

A modern farmhouse remodeling In 2022, my partner and I fell in love with this cute house along the Neversink River in upstate New York Sullivan County. We immediately thought that a great remodel would bring it to the 21st century while keeping its old roots. Built in 1945, it boasted a dreamy porch, a …