A Simple, Exposed Brick Retreat
Happy Monday everyone. Are you ready to return to our visits to small spaces and unique homes? I sure am. Being back in our 450 square foot apartment, I’m so inspired by this simple hotel in Ile de Ré, France. I ran into it late the other night on Ill Seen, Ill Said when I was wide awake with jetlag. Would you like to come take a stroll through this hotel with me?
It’s always refreshing to find a space that is decorated very simply – no clutter, no extras. It takes such great restraint to keep a simple home or hotel. That in itself is a decorating challenge. Just take a look at how relaxing and beautiful Hotel Le Senechal is inside.
Isn’t the exposed brick beautiful? I think it would be such a relaxing place to return to after a day of touring – fresh cheeses, bread, and wine in hand, of course.
We could sit in these chairs and talk about all the beautiful sites in Ile de Ré. Maybe even throw in a few French words along the way.
What do you like about this hotel? Could you find yourself incorporating elements like these into your home? Would you gladly chisel away all the plaster if you had beautiful brickwork beneath it? So beautiful!
September 14th, 2009 at 4:57 am
ok that’s dreamy and not too pricey!
nice link! and as for exposed brick…as long as insulation, leaks, and critters weren’t an issue I’d be all over it!
September 14th, 2009 at 5:44 am
I’m in love with the lighting! It’s so simple but so cute! I love the exposed brick as well.
September 14th, 2009 at 8:36 am
I love the serene colors and lack of fussiness. This is how think, what do you do to clean exposed brick, just vacuum it? Is it more prone to spiders and webs?
September 14th, 2009 at 8:58 am
Vicki, you are absolutely right about the cleaning on exposed brick. It collects dust, and you’d have to vacuum walls. What’s worse is the brick gradually crumbles. The best solution we’ve found is putting a thin layer of finish like varnish over everything. Your train of thought is just like mine!
Katie
September 14th, 2009 at 10:42 am
I absolutely love it. It looks very similar to a hotel we once stayed in in Tallinn, Estonia. Very simple, uncluttered, and felt ancient yet modern. My favorite part of the hotel you’ve featured is those fabulous lights – I would gladly use those in my house — I wonder where they’re from? So beautiful! And magical!
September 14th, 2009 at 7:05 pm
Thanks for the link love! I’m glad you liked this hotel as much as I did!
September 18th, 2009 at 1:02 pm
I like the exteriors too. That is, the modesty of the exteriors. It a low rambler that doesn’t compete for attention.