Sandra Placet

The Gentle Nest

Where memory becomes home

A home does not need to show. It needs to hold.

This project was born from light, air, and nature, and from a gentle wish for memory. Some pieces belonged to the client's grandmother. They became the starting point. Not as nostalgia, but as roots. Objects that carry time and keep the story together.

The Gentle Nest colour palette
The Gentle Nest bookshelf detail
The Gentle Nest vintage cabinet and pendant lights
The Gentle Nest shelving and reading nook
The Gentle Nest sofa corner with pendant lights
The Gentle Nest mezzanine overview
The Gentle Nest living room wide view
The Gentle Nest reading chair detail
The Gentle Nest living room from above
The Gentle Nest after transformation
The Gentle Nest before transformation
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The living space opens towards a strong focal point: fir trees outside, a red earthy brick wall in the background.

Nature enters softly, bringing depth, warmth, and balance. Natural whites meet soft greens, pale blue, and touches of mustard, reflecting the client's personality.

The existing wooden floor and the large metal-framed windows set a solid base. Natural fabrics complete the atmosphere. Calm, tactile, grounded.

A subtle scent of lemon, lavender, and clove fills the house, linking the space to personal memories.

This is a cocoon.
A place where the past finds a new calm, and everyday life can slow down, gently.

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If you’re ready, we can begin shaping a home that feels like yours, in every detail.

The first step is a conversation.

No commitment, no pressure. Just a chance to understand what you need and whether we’re the right fit.