Carmel began with a perfect day in Carmel-by-the-Sea — Mist rolling in from the Pacific. Art galleries. A sublime sandwich shared with family. That California beach town confirmed what Lieven had always known: beauty is everywhere, if you know where to look.
Drawn to the idea of bringing more beauty into daily life, Lieven left the world of consulting to train as an upholsterer. Now, from his shop and studio in Châtelain, he curates textiles, wallpapers, and collections that feel joyful, refined, and just a touch unconventional. I think this is beautiful. Do you?
Carmel’s philosophy is wonderfully simple: beauty shouldn’t be reserved for special occasions, because life itself is fundamentally special. The sofa where late-night conversations happen. The cushions that welcome you home. The rugs where children play. The walls that frame your ordinary, extraordinary days — this is where life happens. And this deserves all the beauty we can give it.