Contemporary Villa With Splashing Colors and Courtyard

Interiors with a monochromatic slant certainly have their place in contemporary design. But the bold use of bright colors in this beautiful villa in La Baule, in the South Brittany region of France, makes an argument for fewer grays. Take a look inside this home in these photos from Steven Baconnais and you’ll see what we mean. 1 | Immediately, this sunken living room creates an amazing lounging area with plenty of brightly color cushions. 2 | A central chartreuse coffee table is just a bit whimsical. 3 | The use of colorful pillows breaks up the otherwise monotonous fade from dark gray walls to gray sofa to dark tiled floor. 4 | We can also begin to see the African influence in this home with the traditional masks on the walls of this seating nook 5 | The playful central light fixture disperses flattering rays and whimsy once the sun goes down. 6 | It would be so easy to nestle into one of these cozy corners for a chat or a nap. 7 | The home itself it also beautiful with wide sliding doors opening out onto a shaded patio. 8 | Outside, bright red molded chairs stand out for sitting. 10 | The chairs are even designed with a clever built-in table, the perfect size for a coffee and croissant. 11 | In the bedrooms, the African style becomes even more prominent 12 | Here a unique zebra print wall treatment is bold but not dizzying. Stainless steel backsplash is wildly contemporary.