A while back we profiled Maison Couturier, a 19th-century estate turned hotel in San Rafael, Veracruz. We’re still drawn to the bedrooms…You, too? Here are some ideas for re-creating the look.
Above: The estate is made up of limewashed walls and original brick floors. The mix of vintage decor is a nod to the French immigrants who built the estate in 1833. Photograph courtesy of Maison Couturier.
Above: A bungalow with brick floors. Photograph courtesy of Maison Couturier.
Materials
Above: The original walls of the farmhouse in Veracruz are limewashed. For a DIY on how to achieve the same look, see our post DIY Project: Limewashed Walls for Modern Times.
Lighting
Above: There are dozens of options for a mercury glass table lamp. Seen here is the [product id=”886047″]Martina Aged Mirror Table Lamp Base[/product] for $49.99 at World Market. We also like West Elm’s [product id=”604723″]Glass Jug Table Lamp[/product] for $134.99, the [product id=”886056″]Cabrillo Mercury Lamp[/product] for $179 at Pottery Barn, and the [product id=”886052″]19th C. Vintage Mercury Glass Short Table Lamp[/product] for $195 at Restoration Hardware.
Above: The [product id=”886030″]Tom Dixon Mirror Ball Multipoint Pendant[/product] is $2,537 at YLighting.
Above: The [product id=”602431″]Minka Aire Artemis Ceiling Fan[/product] in Maple ranges from $550 to $1,250, depending on size at Lumens. Another option is the [product id=”886024″]Pireos 48-Inch Ceiling Fan[/product] for $298 at YLighting. For even more options, see our post 10 Easy Pieces: Ceiling Fans.
Furniture
Above: The [product id=”886103″]Hamilton Bed[/product], shown in Factory White, is inspired by early 20th century iron bed frames. It’s available in twin, queen, and king sizes, starting at $1,399 at Schoolhouse Electric. Another option is the [product id=”614314″]Parsons Bed[/product] for $999 at Room & Board.
Fabrics & Linens
Above: The Narrow Stripe Classic Cool Cotton Percale Sham in Navy is $29 from The Company Store.
Above: The Lauren Manoogian [product id=”886116″]Baby Alpaca Double Wide Blanket[/product] in white is $420 at Jenni Kayne.
Above: The [product id=”886120″]Rectangular Washed Linen Pillowcase[/product] in Blister Beige is $41.65 at Merci in Paris. For throw pillows in a gradient of tan/neutral colors see the [product id=”614913″]Stacking Pillows[/product] from Sophie Buhai.
Accessories
Above: Source a [product id=”886134″]Vintage Rotary Black Telephone[/product] like this one for $35 from Etsy store MM Vintage Store in Bulgaria. Alternatively, [product id=”886139″]Bold Old Phones[/product] sells an array of 1960s and 1970s phones in different colors.For more in Mexico, see:
- Design Travel: 7 Favorite Design Hotels in Mexico from the Remodelista Archives
- Design Travel: Baja Club Hotel in Mexico, With Shades of Barragán
- Círculo Mexicano: Soulful Minimalism in Mexico City
N.B.: This story originally ran on February 18, 2020 and has been updated.
