House

La Belle Époque for Historic Estate | Switzerland

Elegant multi-story mansion by the water, sunset glow; fine stonework, arched windows, ivy-clad walls, and circular drive.

Luxurious office with rich wood decor, studded door, large desk with green lamp, arched mirrors, and elegant wall sconces.

An arched mirror and iron-studded door with gold ring handle grace a paneled wood wall, exuding bespoke elegance and heritage charm.

A close-up of an ornate wooden door with grid pattern, brass knocker, decorative knobs, and elegant trim on the left.

Elegant wall panel with a bespoke rope cross pattern, knot center, showcasing timeless craftsmanship and refined heritage design.

A refined library with arched windows, ornate metalwork, leather chairs, and bespoke woodwork exudes timeless elegance and heritage design.

Elegant wooden room with intricately carved panels, arched glass doors, antique furniture, and a chandelier showcasing bespoke craftsmanship.

A room with rich wooden paneling, arched glass doors, ornate details, and a green rug; showcasing bespoke craftsmanship.

A room with bespoke wooden paneling, arched windows, double glass doors, warm lighting highlights ornate details and furniture.

Elegant wooden cabinet with arched glass displays golden statues and liquor, against a black marble backdrop; rich wood paneling.

Open cabinet features dark marble, ornate gold decor, and bottles. Surrounded by wood paneling and mirrored arches for classic elegance.

Elegant cabinet with arched glass doors, showcasing ornate bottles, golden statues; dark marble back, rich wood panel backdrop.

Elegant wooden desk with brass knobs, green banker’s lamp; leather chair, arched doors complement the paneled room's heritage design.

Elegant office with bespoke wood paneling, ornate desk, leather chair; chandelier, and stained glass windows exude timeless craftsmanship.

Refined wood-paneled library with arched windows, bespoke bookshelves, leather chair, and oak desk with a classic green lamp.

Exquisite wooden desk corner with intricate carvings; blurred green leather chair and brass lamp against rich wood paneling.

A sophisticated room with rich wood paneling, a bespoke green lamp on a mahogany desk, and arched windows framed by burgundy drapes.

Close-up of a heritage wooden desk corner with brass accents, set against blurred bespoke cabinetry in warm ambient light.

A refined hallway with rich wood paneling, arched mirrors, ornate lamps, velvet drapes, and a tufted door showcasing bespoke craftsmanship.

Elegant wood-paneled space, arched alcoves, intricate molding, velvet drapes with gold tassel; subtle lighting enhances the heritage craftsmanship.

Close-up of a paisley curtain in red, gold, beige, tied with gold rope, revealing an antique map; a nod to timeless elegance and heritage.

A vintage wall sconce of dark metal with a beige shade adorns a wooden paneled wall near an arched, leaded glass window.

A narrow, ornately paneled wood hallway leads to an arched window with dark drapery, elegantly framing a sunlit ocean view.

An elegant kitchen with sage green cabinetry, a bespoke wood island, copper pots, brass pendants, and heritage-style shelving.

A crafted wooden call box with 18 brass bells, each labeled for estate rooms, exemplifying timeless elegance and heritage design.

Bespoke Bell Board by Artichoke

Sage green kitchen with bespoke cabinetry, wooden countertops, brass hardware, glass displays; pears in bowl adorn the island.

A bespoke kitchen showcases green cabinetry with glass displays, brass accents, a vintage faucet, and wall paneling.

A refined kitchen with bespoke green cabinetry, a wooden island, brass pendant lights, and white tiled walls with dark accents.

Elegant country kitchen with bespoke wooden island, marble countertop, brass lighting, sage cabinets, and heritage copper accents.

Elegant kitchen with bespoke wooden island, marble countertop, brass cookware, light green cabinetry, and classic tile backsplash.

Close-up of an elegantly crafted wooden table with rounded edges, featuring a black power outlet and a drawer with a wooden knob.

Close-up of a finely crafted wooden table leg with vertical grooves, rounded base, and prominent natural grain, radiating timeless elegance.

Elegant kitchen with bespoke light green cabinetry, a grand wooden island, brass pendants, copperware shelves, and gray tiled floor.

Elegant kitchen with bespoke sage green cabinetry, brass handles, blue countertop, and copper pans. Heritage charm with flowing natural light.

Elegant kitchen with bespoke light wood cabinetry, central island stove, and brass fixtures. Large windows illuminate heritage design.

Elegant kitchen with bespoke green cabinetry, glass doors, wooden island drawers; brass pendants, stainless steel DeManincor range.

A refined kitchen with a central metallic island, bespoke cabinetry, elegant glassware display, and classic tiled floor.

Elegant kitchen featuring bespoke stainless steel appliances, golden accents, glass cabinets, copper pots, and refined lighting.

Elegant kitchen with bespoke white cabinetry, gold accents, dark island, wooden dining set, floral vase, and heritage ladder.

Elegant kitchen with bespoke white cabinets, gold accents, a wood island with dark top, wooden dining table, and ladder to high cupboards.

A timeless dining nook with a red upholstered bench, bespoke wooden chairs, a handcrafted table, and a heritage landscape painting.

Elegant white cabinet with glass doors, showcasing bottles and glassware. A wooden ladder adds bespoke charm. Framed art nearby.

A bespoke home bar with oak shelves, showcasing crystal glassware and spirits; a crafted ladder rests on elegant white cabinetry.

Elegant kitchen with bespoke light wood cabinets, gold handles, sliding ladder, dark counter, brass faucet, and checkered tiles.

Luxurious kitchen with a bespoke wooden island, dark marble top, copper pots, floral vase, and bright window with white blind.

An elegant kitchen with a bespoke wooden island, brass pendants, green cabinetry, copper pots, and light gray tile flooring.

Restoring 18th century grandeur with modern craftsmanship

We have created a stunning Belle Époque inspired interior over a two-year journey for a historic 18th century estate in Switzerland.

Preeminent for our bespoke designs and quality craftsmanship for the world’s most exceptional homes, Artichoke conceived and made a number of extraordinary rooms for our private client’s lakeside home.

Alongside the signature rooms of The Grand Study, The Family Kitchen and The Chef’s Kitchen, Artichoke designed and made a third kitchen and and all architectural joinery to create a cohesive and historically authentic visual rhythm throughout the house.

Opulent wooden office with bespoke desk, arched windows, riveted black door, warm lighting enhances elegant wood paneling.

A signature approach to designing timeless homes

The client sought the finest designers and craftspeople to restore the estate to its original lustre. Artichoke was commissioned due to the respect for heritage combined with highly sensitive integration of state-of-the-art technology to support modern living. Like so many of Artichoke’s projects, we were tasked to create spaces that look and feel like they are part of the original fabric of the building, making history that will remain for generations.

Elegant kitchen with bespoke wooden island, brass handles, black top; polka dot wall, copper pans, marble counter, cream-shaded window.

Bruce Hodgson: a legacy of bespoke excellence

With over 30 years of experience, our Founder, Bruce Hodgson, has built a reputation for delivering exceptional whole-house projects worldwide. Renowned for his expertise in classical and contemporary homes, Bruce now leads Artichoke’s talented design team, ensuring a collaborative and bespoke approach to every commission.

Combining expertise in interior design, fine joinery, architecture, conservation, and project management, our team is able to create outstanding homes. Each project, such as the intricate Swiss estate, reflects their collective dedication to quality, creativity, and craftsmanship.