What podcast or playlist do you put on when you need inspiration?
I listen to my own playlists—I love making them! I usually play the latest compilation I’ve made. I’m pretty obsessive when it comes to music—when I love a song, I can listen to it multiple times in a row.
What’s a film or TV show whose aesthetic has stuck with you?
I love the deeply romantic worlds in Éric Rohmer’s films, but the one that mesmerizes me the most is In the Mood for Love by Wong Kar-Wai.
Which Instagram account do you go to for design inspiration?
I really enjoy following the places discovered by Simay Demirel. We share a similar taste for authentic, nostalgic atmospheres in hidden spots. She inspires me much more than design and object-focused accounts.
What has been your best house upgrade?
Right now, we’re actually renovating our apartment in Marseille. It’s important for us to design and build it ourselves. I want a kitchen that no one else has, with a real thought process behind how everything is stored—highly functional, but also very handcrafted. It will be made from reclaimed wood.
My favorite sheets are…
Old linen and cotton sheets, whether it’s the bottom sheet or the top sheet. I swear by them so much that in winter I made myself a duvet out of old sheets.
My unpopular design opinion is…
There’s an old ’80s lamp model from Ikea that I’ve loved for years and never get tired of called Stranne, which is by Danish designers Knut and Marianne Hagberg. It’s totally out of style now, so you can find it for just €5 on second-hand sites, even though this lamp is absolutely amazing!
Your design pet peeve?
Design that’s too industrial, lifeless, and soulless.
My go-to kitchen utensil is…
The peeler from Victorinox has made peeling vegetables a real pleasure.
Three words that describe my design style:
Retro yet modern, authentic, and sensitive.
First design love?
Ettore Sottsass.
What item from your closet do you have on repeat?
My cotton t-shirts from Petit Bateau. The long sleeves, short sleeves, tank tops—I’ve had them all since my early childhood.
Favorite design shop to visit (online or in person)?
Julie Barrau has a great selection of vintage objects in her gallery in Arles.
What is the last thing you purchased for your house?
A towel dryer from the 1930s, bought at RotorDC in Belgium. They repurpose a lot of objects and materials from places that are about to be demolished. I had to find someone to make the trip to Marseille!
Something you’re coveting?
I want to go to Japan.
I don’t leave the house without…
Nothing! Sometimes I like to leave my wallet and phone at home and take absolutely nothing—no bag. Just my keys, of course.
Thanks so much, Sarah! Follow her work at @sarahespeute and oeuvres-sensibles.com.
N.B.: Featured portrait of Sarah by MVerret.
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