{"id":21276,"date":"2025-04-23T12:14:22","date_gmt":"2025-04-23T12:14:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/maisontchenio.com\/architecte-interieur-aix-en-provence-les-erreurs-a-eviter-lors-dune-renovation-dans-le-sud-de-la-france\/"},"modified":"2025-08-21T07:15:14","modified_gmt":"2025-08-21T07:15:14","slug":"architecte-interieur-aix-en-provence-les-erreurs-a-eviter-lors-dune-renovation-dans-le-sud-de-la-france","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/maisontchenio.com\/en\/architecte-interieur-aix-en-provence-les-erreurs-a-eviter-lors-dune-renovation-dans-le-sud-de-la-france\/","title":{"rendered":"Interior designer in Aix en Provence : Renovation mistakes to avoid in the South of France"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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I’m taking you on the exciting adventure of renovating a 400 m\u00b2 Provencal farmhouse in the Aix-en-Provence region. As an interior designer in Aix en Provence, it’s a wonderful playground! Imagine: a stone building, French ceilings, doors transformed into arches to enhance the light and space of your interior…<\/p>

All while preserving the authenticity of the place (with its shutters, its stone, and that little je-ne-sais-quoi that makes all the charm of Provence). If you follow me on\u00a0Instagram<\/a>, as you already know, we worked on the vaulted openings, the master suite and the 3D images of the future kitchen,, illustrating our expertise in interior design and architecture.<\/span>.<\/p>

But before we dive in, I’d like to tell you about the mistakes to avoid when undertaking such an interior design project, so that your renovation goes as smoothly as possible and truly reflects your personality… Ready to take notes? We’re off!<\/p><\/div><\/div>

Forget the building’s authenticity<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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The Proven\u00e7al identity is precious: solid stonework, French ceilings, wooden shutters… When renovating a mas, it’s best to understand its history before breaking everything. An interior designer is there to advise and guide you.<\/p>

What you need to know<\/span><\/em><\/p>

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Thick stone walls<\/h4><\/div><\/div>

My true and all-encompassing passion throughout my life has been\u00a0stone walls<\/span>\u00a0accumulate coolness in summer and insulate well in winter. Covering them with an unsuitable contemporary rendering can impair thermal comfort and the natural breathing of the walls.<\/p>

I invite you to watch\u00a0this video<\/a>\u00a0after digging out the facade, where you can clearly see the thickness of the wall, it’s impressive from the house in Aix-en-Provence!\u00a0<\/em><\/p><\/div><\/div>

French-style ceilings<\/h4><\/div><\/div>

My true and all-encompassing passion throughout my life has been\u00a0french-style ceilings<\/span>\u00a0(visible wood) are often a testimony to local know-how. They can be sanded, treated or even glazed to enhance their beauty, rather than hidden under a false ceiling.<\/p>

Recently, Franck, our general contractor, explained to us what a French-style ceiling is on\u00a0Instagram<\/a>so check it out. A house like this in Aix-en-Provence is full of surprises!\u00a0<\/em><\/p><\/div><\/div>

Wooden shutters<\/h4><\/div><\/div>

My true and all-encompassing passion throughout my life has been\u00a0wooden shutters<\/span>\u00a0can be restored (sanding, painting, damp-proofing). Changing to more modern materials (PVC, aluminum) can spoil your home’s fa\u00e7ade, especially in an area subject to heritage regulations such as Aix-en-Provence.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

For this 400 m\u00b2 farmhouse, the owners’ priority was not to betray the soul of the place. We therefore chose to :<\/p>