A "Cosy", Eccentric Apartment

While I was in Beirut, I attended the shooting of “Doctors”, a Lebanese program where three permanent doctors on the show discuss general concerns about health, fitness and well-being.

The shooting took place in an appartment in Dbayeh, behind the MTV building and it was chosen for its close location but also, because it had an original, modern look.

I savoured how well black, red and white harmonized in one same place.

The appartment belongs to two young siblings. One of them, 25, has decorated it all by herself using nothing but her personality combined with a touch of originality. 

The cosiest part of it all was the little "TV" room next to the main living room where you can chill and play some video games in a chilled, relaxed setting; without forgetting, the little bowl of chocolate under the table in case of a sudden craving. 

Then, the kitchen. As it is a "youngsters" home, the kitchen is not spacious for big gourmet platters. Rather, it is an American Kitchen big enough to bake a Betty Crocker cake or to grill a toast; maybe some pasta too! One detail was striking (for me) more than everything else: the drainer was located in a cupboard on top of the kitchen sink so the water can drop directly into the sink. This way, space is saved on the table and water remains where it belongs!

Even so, my favourite in the house is the dining room. It was perhaps the first thing I saw when I got into the apartment. It reminded me of a setting I could have seen in Disney's Alice in Wonderland cartoon: Black and white wallpaper, alternate black and white "cushioned" chairs, a metallic chandelier, a red bar with transparent chairs and the detail that kills: the red and white mushroom behind the bar. 

I believe it is one of the most stylish houses I have seen from a close perspective. One of the cast said: "How can I concentrate with so much red"; I guess it's a matter of taste. Chaos was always my thing and I believe this house is a blend of chaos and sweet harmony.