VELVET HOUSE : A COZY INTERLUDE IN THE COUNTRYSIDE
- mastic lifestyle
- Sep 10
- 2 min read
Conceived by Gaspard Konrad, a surfing and wide-open spaces enthusiast, Velvet House reinvents the art of nature escapes with a collection of houses designed as refuges. More than rentals, they are timeless interludes, where we slow down, where we find ourselves, where we savor those simple moments that make the days sweet. Here, nature becomes the only horizon, and each stay takes on the appearance of a ritual.
The collection opens with two houses that set the tone. In Fontainebleau, Le Vaudoué, with its contemporary black wood architecture and large bay windows, backs onto a lavender clearing. In the garden, a sauna and Nordic bath invite you to extend the experience outdoors. Further north, in the Boucles de la Seine nature park, Anneville reveals itself in a Normandy cottage with green shutters, nestled on the edge of a private pond. Boats, wooden pontoons, changing reflections: the landscape creates a living setting, to the rhythm of the water.
Each house cultivates a common aesthetic: open lines that blur the lines between indoors and outdoors, secondhand furniture, delicate patinas, raw materials warmed by thick rugs and long, convivial tables. Elegance remains understated, always in harmony with the surrounding nature. A Lola James Harper candle perfumes the space with a signature scent, a common thread of the Velvet experience.
Velvet House treats the welcome like a ritual: a copy of Giono's The Man Who Planted Trees pays homage to the living, the guestbook becomes a collective recipe book, and the minibar reveals local products and selected objects. These simple gestures elevate the ordinary and leave a lasting impression.
The rooms offer a warm and inviting atmosphere. A tapestry serves as a headboard, while a rattan armchair creates a reading nook and a vintage chair defines the office space. Dark hues reinforce the feeling of intimacy, conducive to relaxation.
Beyond high-end comfort and tailor-made services—in-home chefs, massages, babysitters—each destination offers experiences rooted in its locality. Climbing sandstone boulders in Fontainebleau, bike rides along the Seine… Each house becomes a starting point for experiencing nature in a different way.
picture credits - velvet house © depasquale.maffini
