[French kitchen 1] Renovate the wall color from black to moss green. A bright kitchen is the centerpiece of the home.

Dining

What is the presence of the kitchen in your life? One woman said it was a place to partage (French for sharing). The kitchen is a place where families gather, chat with friends, and share happiness. We interviewed the wonderful kitchens and cooking of women living in Paris. The first in the series is the kitchen of interior stylist Adrienne Dubessey. The 11th arrondissement of Paris, where many fashionable people live. There are many small but high-quality shops, such as bakeries that pursue special tastes and greengrocers designated by producers. “This house has a courtyard, and from the window you can see the rooftops of Paris and the sky. When I bought it in the 80's, it was a 2LDK, but 3 years ago I bought the property next door and did a major renovation to become the current room. What I especially liked after the renovation was the spacious dining kitchen.

Renovated 3 years ago. A bright kitchen is the centerpiece of our home.

To the right of the kitchen are the countertop, sink, and wine cellar. Shelves for storing carafe and plates are also painted in moss green. Wine is his hobby.

“I used to have a black kitchen. I really like the harmony of each texture and color nuance.”

A Limoges plate inherited from my great-grandmother. An important memento that has appeared many times on the family gathering table. Of course, I still use it on a daily basis.

In the past, compact kitchens were often found in apartments in Paris. It turned into the kitchen, which is the centerpiece of the room, giving the whole atmosphere a warm feeling. It also has a wine cellar and is spacious enough for friends and family to gather in the kitchen. Ms. Adrienne says that she is most happy to be able to cook while looking at their faces and enjoying conversations.

Limoges dessert plate and coffee cup. Antique crystal glass is my great-grandmother's favorite item. The black plates and linen are from Merci.

“Since 2020, my daily life has been restricted, and by preparing and eating three meals a day, I have been able to spend more time in the kitchen. rice field" .

Many of the kitchen cloths are original Merci linen or made in France purchased at a flea market. "It's a good product that is durable and can be used for many years."

This kitchen makes a variety of simple dishes using seasonal ingredients. “There are many simple dishes such as blanquette de peau (veal cream stewed), which is a staple of French home cooking, and seasonal vegetables that are baked, steamed, or boiled to bring out the depth of flavor with herbs and spices. I look at the recipe book of the popular chef 'Ottolenghi' and make it often." The counter that separates the dining room from the kitchen is a counter with an exquisite taste of peeling paint.

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