The idea is to be happy in life, each person positions themselves based on what they believe they are capable of doing.
So, it's best to have confidence in oneself and dream. In this article, we delve into architecture, decoration, design, art, creativity, and expertise.
We encounter a beautiful personality, someone free-spirited and dreamy, powerful because of her confidence in her worldview.

Caroline Notté is an internationally renowned interior architect who has graciously joined our group of Insiders at LB.



We had the pleasure of meeting her during an interview, aiming to give you a deeper understanding of her, share her vision and life, and discuss the projects she and her team are working on in her amazing Brussels interior studio.

CN Interior - Six Senses Palm Jumeirah Hotel Dubai project

CN Interior - Six Senses Palm Jumeirah Hotel Dubai project

With Caroline, we will regularly explore these fascinating topics of interior decoration, design, space transformation, architecture, and especially Art, which she skillfully employs to add the most judicious creative touches to her projects.

CN Interior - Strates table

A meeting with a lovely dreamer full of talent and a Brussels' lover adorned with diplomas!

LB Interview "Inside" // Jan. 10, 2024, by Calista.

LB > Looking at your journey and your current endeavors, art holds a significant place in your approach, your personal workspace, and your projects. How do you weave this artistic universe into your work in architecture and interior decoration?

CN > I have always been passionate about art and a collector since my very first contract. What could be more natural for a polymath and erudite than to inspire my clients to invest in art? Art is a way to complete a space and make it dynamic; for instance, a sculpture is an essential element in a composition.
In my studio, a gallery and an icon of Belgian architecture, I make it a point of honor to showcase all my artistic favorites.

LB > The concept of "trends" impacts all creative professions. Do you typically follow these trends, fashions, or other references when starting a project in decoration or architecture? What inspires you, Caroline, when you delve into a new project?

CN > Trends result from a fashion imagined by creatives, in which people find themselves, often intertwined with society and its needs. Similar to art, trends can emerge from frustration and reaction. I tend to swim against the current and avoid plagiarism.
I strive to invent different, extraordinary universes. Instead of replicating showrooms, I create living spaces without any preconceived direction, respecting the location and listening to my clients' true wishes. The goal is to tell a story closest to the truth, rich in meaning. I blend, I embrace, I take risks, but I don't compose like a decorator who gathers information from magazines or showrooms.

LB > Architecture is a profession of techniques, specialties, and materials, but also of innovation, imagination, and creation. Caroline, how do you navigate between the purely technical aspects and the realm of creativity, the realm of what is possible?

CN > That's the exciting aspect of the profession that has always appealed to me. I was good at science and math, but above all, I had the soul of an artist.
I dream first, I draw, and then we find solutions; the reverse would be very boring!

LB > Which project has been the most incredible for you to undertake, without using the terms difficult or challenging? Looking ahead, on what projects are you currently working or would you like to work?

CN > The organization of the Belgian commercial register interior during the Covid period and the renovation of the Bonbon restaurant in two weeks have been incredibly fulfilling. Looking ahead, I aspire to work on opera set designs, contribute to school projects in Africa, and participate in the creation of wellness centers.

Interview Konbini mode, short question, short answer:

"Night" or "Day"? > Night, the notté ^^.
"Meat" or "Fish"? > Fish.
"Diamond" or "Sapphire"? > Sapphire.
"Lion" or "Tiger"? > Tiger.
"Fantasy" or "Comedy" film? > Comedy.
"Starter/Main Course" or "Main Course/Dessert"? > Starter/Main Course.
"Dog" or "Cat"? > Dog.
"Sea" or "Mountain"? > Both; I'm like a fish in the water, and I love parachuting in the mountains.
"Thai" or "Italian" cuisine? > Italian.

Interview "DefLux LB" > According to you, Caroline, which definition of luxury is closest to your vision of luxury?

Oscar de la Renta: "Luxury is not about buying expensive things; it's about living in a way that allows you to appreciate them."
Henry Royce: "Luxury is when quality remains long after the price is forgotten."
CN > I prefer Oscar de la Renta's definition; it's true, luxury is about enjoying life and savoring every little moment of joy.

More info about Caroline Notté, follow her life and works, projects, visit her website: https://carolinenotte.com/