Jan De Luz

Jan De Luz was born in the Basque region of France.  He started as a cabinet maker and then turned to creating beautiful Basque fabrics.  This man does it all and his eye to detail is beyond perfection.  Jan has brought the French touch to America!  Here you will be able to see his beautiful import business located on the central coast of California.

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Here he his making traditional Basque fabrics.

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This door was once used for a sandwich shop in Bordeaux France.  The writing on the door says: cup of coffee, and glass of local wine.  It serves as a divider between the living room and the kitchen.

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I love this fresh kitchen and its open shelves.  Open shelves are my favorite, closed stagnant shelving have tendencies to consume kitchens, making them feel smaller.  

Basque farm kitchens always used charming open shelving due to practicality.

The Iron fireback is the perfect back drop for the La Cornue; the black grounds the room perfectly.

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I cannot tell you how much I love these vintage Louis fireplaces.  Jan De Luz carries a large selection on his website here.

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These are 12-foot pillars dating around 180 years old.  They give such a beautiful strong presence for the entrance of the home.  I can't get over the pumpkins and corn stalks next to the vintage pillars, one of my favorite pics of all time!

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I had to add this picture of this gorgeous Louis XIII mantel, which was crafted from tight, fine-grained limestone from eastern France near Dijon.  On top sits a rattan basket that is carried on one's back when harvesting.

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This home with its gorgeous matching gate and balconies in French blue adds the perfect detailed touch to this home, and you can't forget the entry walk way done in Burgundy stone... it's all in the details!!!

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These are my favorite fountains, they remind me of Provence!

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This is the perfect set-up for this fountain; surrounded by boxwood and lavender it creates the perfect focal point for the entry of this home.

Typically these octangular fountains were used to allow animals a place to drink and villagers a place to draw water.

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This home is the perfect example of the keen eye of Jan De Luz.   This is the most beautiful home I have ever seen!!!  The carved entrance and beams are the perfect example of exceptional craftsmanship!  This home exemplifies perfection and quality from every angle.

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Have you EVER seen windows like these?  To top it off, this home is located by the sea... DANG!

The wrapped stone, and strong iron strap hinges - I have never seen such craftsmanship! 

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Look at the roof structure... Jan explains,  "These amazing roof entanglements are typically Norman-style architecture.  Complex is not always complicated,  It can be simply lovely."

I know that this sounds silly, but that eyebrow window with that slate makes me want to cry!  The power of beautiful architecture!

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One last picture of gorgeousness...

I highly recommend getting the book The French Touch

It will make you happy!

Jan, thank you for enlightening us with such beautiful elements and ideas from France!  You're AMAZING!!