This old courtyard full of flowers was the former home of Impressionist master Monet. It is located in the small town of Giverny, France. Monet spent 43 years in this picturesque garden.

Monet discovered this residence purely by chance. It is said that he once passed Giverny by chance during his travels. Passing through the leafy trees and the fragrant flowers, he came to this house that quietly watched in the long river of history. old house.

He was attracted by the tranquility and beauty of the place and decided to settle here.

After settling in, Monet used his sense of color to transform the house inside and out. The abandoned old yard suddenly became full of vitality, making people wonder how beautiful life can be. .

Monet loved flowers and plants, and he spent a lot of effort to renovate and design this garden. He planted large areas of tulips, wisterias, and roses in the yard. Under his careful construction, the flowers in the garden bloom almost all year round.

In addition, he dug a pond in the garden, planted water lilies in it, and built a Japanese bridge. The garden was carefully transformed into a work of art by Monet, and it became an inspiration for his future paintings.

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The Water Lily Pond and Japanese Bridge, in particular, became the subject of many of his famous paintings.

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Stepping into Monet's home, no matter which room you look out of the window, you will see a picturesque and charming scenery. The interior decoration is equally fascinating.

This is Monet's studio, decorated like a living room, because this is where he usually receives his visitors, art dealers, collectors, etc.

Retro colorful sofas, small square coffee tables, solid wood furniture, and rattan chairs give the entire space a warm and comfortable atmosphere, while also revealing a hint of nostalgia and natural charm.

With a few rattan chairs gathered together and a small coffee table, you can easily create a leisurely afternoon tea gathering space.

The studio walls are covered with reproductions of Monet's paintings, which faithfully demonstrate Monet's deep love and delicate depictions of his garden and his wife.

Each painting seems to carry the breath of time, allowing viewers to feel the wonderful intersection of light and shadow in Monet's paintings, as well as his unique and deep emotional expression.

This is Monet's living room. The walls are outlined in fresh blue, giving the entire space a refreshing ocean atmosphere.

Monet was very fond of Japanese Ukiyo-e decorative paintings, and the entire living room wall was covered with various Japanese prints. He likes to sit on the sofa and admire these paintings because he can get a lot of creative inspiration from them.

The other blue space is the kitchen. The quiet blue and rustic brick red create a peaceful and warm atmosphere. This color combination gives people a comfortable and fresh visual experience.

The most eye-catching thing here is the blue and white patterned tiles on the wall. They are paired with a series of gleaming copper pots to create an iconic French-style décor.

This classic French style combination not only shows the artistic beauty of cooking, but also adds a romantic and retro atmosphere to the entire space.

Connected to it is the restaurant, which is only separated by a wall, but it seems to be in a completely different world of color.

The restaurant is in a gentle goose yellow color, giving people a light and soft feeling. This gentle feeling seems to soothe the tired body and mind.

In addition to a variety of French furniture, the restaurant is also hung with Japanese prints. The blend of Eastern and Western art here not only shows the charm of multiculturalism, but also creates a unique artistic atmosphere.

It is worth mentioning that the door leading to the balcony from the restaurant is painted a fresh green on the outside, while the warm goose yellow is still retained on the inside. This detailed treatment reflects Monet's ingenuity.

Another warm yellow space is Monet's bedroom.

Warm yellow and elegant beige are the main colors of this space. The retro furniture and decorative paintings by Giverny artists make this space full of artistic flavor and warm and peaceful atmosphere.

Monet also displayed Impressionist works by his friends in his room, such as paintings by Cézanne, Renoir, Pissarro, Sisley, Morisot, Manet and others.

Among other things, he also has photos of himself and his second wife, Alice, hanging on the wall.

Next door to Monet's bedroom is his wife Alice's room. The walls of the room are painted a sober light green. Alice was also very fond of Japanese prints, so she hung works with female characters on the walls.

And this space full of floral patterns is the bedroom of Blanche Hoschede, Monet’s stepdaughter. She was also a painter and was Monet's only student.

Blanche likes to decorate every corner of her bedroom with florals, paired with light cream colors to give the entire space a retro literary feel.

After reading Monet's home decoration, will you be amazed that life can be as beautiful as a picture? Monet's home furnishings, like his Impressionist paintings, are full of color harmony and are intoxicatingly beautiful.

Monet's Garden has a history of more than a century. Despite this, the colors in the house and the fragrance in the garden have not been eclipsed by this, but have become more fragrant and mellow under the influence of history.

Every color and fragrance here seems to be telling Monet's love and pursuit of a better life, so that every visitor can feel the true meaning of life in this tranquility.