Caribbean wallpaper in a retro chic kitchen by Lalaklak
What if Don Draper settled in Lyon? It is with these words that Lalaklak begins the presentation of this beautiful interior decoration and furnishing project. A 50s-60s style, warm and colorful, in which Caribbean fits perfectly.
The owner of this 72m² apartment wanted to rent it out for long-term furnished rentals. Located near the Tête d'Or park in the 6th arrondissement of Lyon, it benefits from beautiful light and a pleasant layout. the property is mainly intended for business customers, alone or with family.
Claire, founder of Lalaklak, opts for a frank and lively decoration , in a retro-chic style reminiscent of the visual universe of the Mad Men series: “ For a hotel or a rental apartment, we can create a strong decoration in character, which will bring personality to the place without having time to get tired of it .” A choice that results in a range of bold colors and a beautiful selection of vintage furniture.
Modernize the kitchen: When wallpaper focuses attention
The challenge of this project? Modernize the kitchen, while retaining its slightly dated furniture, in order to control the budget. For this, Lalaklak chooses to look away, bringing colors and details to the opposite wall . This is where the Caribbean wallpaper (from the Tropiques collection ) comes into play, bringing an exotic imagination to the room that invites you to travel and relax. Hesitating between two models of designer wallpaper Le Presse Papier collections , Claire finally makes her choice: “ Its white background, its beautiful harmony of colors, its bright tropical pattern ”, make it perfectly suited to the need.
Integrated into the upper part of the wall, it goes very well with the flat areas of turquoise blue paint and the pretty wooden table . The checkerboard floor adds contrast and a playful touch to the whole: Welcome to Miami!
This is a great example of the application of wallpaper, like other creations by Lalaklak: “ I mainly use wallpaper on small surfaces or a single wall: It easily finds its place in alcoves by example. The wallpaper allows me to bring a contrast, a strong decorative element. I also appreciate its ease of installation, which can allow the pattern to be changed after a while .”
A beautiful contrast between wallpaper, paint and wooden table – Photo Thomas Marquez
A modernized kitchen – Photo Thomas Marquez
About Lalaklak
Lalaklak is a young interior architecture and decoration agency, founded in Lyon by Claire Salais. An experienced graphic designer, she decided to move towards space and furniture design, and created Lalaklak in 2016 after specialized training.
Based in the famous Lyon silk district of Croix-Rousse, it was quite natural that she carried out her first work in apartments in Canuts. These former weavers' workshops/dwellings, now very sought after, housed the looms and the workers' families. This particularity gives them high ceilings, large windows and a mezzanine. Lalaklak intervenes in these spaces to modernize them, restructure them and take advantage of their undeniable charm.
A member of the UFDI , Lalaklak pays particular attention to decoration and furnishing, whether it involves selecting vintage pieces or designing custom-made furniture. Going against the grain of a contemporary style, smooth and uniform, Lalaklak's approach highlights mixtures of styles, furniture of character, in short, a heterogeneous harmony adapted to each project.
Beautiful selection of vintage furniture by Lalaklak – Photo Thomas Marquez
Project implementation: https://www.lalaklak.com
Project published on Maisonapart.com