At Aire, we believe that decoration is a a universe that can deeply improve your quality of life every day. We want to share with you behind the scenes of the decoration world to make this world accessible to as many people as possible. We go with you to meet those who shape every day what we call “decoration.” Today we are with Elise Gloriant, interior decorator, whose work specializes around the layout and optimization of your interior. Élise supports you to create From A to Z an interior that reflects you, reveals your personality and values your lifestyle. Élise is launching a first online training: The Ideal Desk. You can discover her work on Instagram and especially to become aware of your online training.
You recently launched an online training. Can you tell us more about it?
I have always had this dual role, strategy and creation. In addition to that, I really have the entrepreneurial spirit entrepreneurial in my gut. Alongside that, I am very creative and I place great importance on well-being in general and especially about well-being at work. It’s something I stand for. I believe that when you feel good at the office and at home, it changes your whole way of living.
I released a training on The Ideal Desk. This allows me to emphasize well-being. Work is part of your development and fulfillment. So it is very important to me to protect yourself in your work environment. This allows everyone to be effective and to carry out their projects over the long term.
Do you define yourself as an entrepreneur?
I have always wanted to give myself the space to create, to set my own rules, and to offer my vision of the world. I am an entrepreneur at heart: a quest for freedom, creativity, perseverance, and rebellious spirit. I need to be aligned with my values. I have always been sensitive to well-being and customer service. Putting people at the heart of our actions. I have an entrepreneur dad with whom I have worked; he has always inspired me a lot. I think it is important to have mentors and to be amazed by passionate people
I want to bring my vision of the world even though I am only 27 years old. But I believe that at any age, you have something to contribute. I am also looking for this freedom that you have as an entrepreneur.
What is your relationship with decoration?
I have been working for several years on personal development. Personal development is part of my daily life. I am passionate about people. I worked in communication and digital, but I had difficulty envisioning a long-term future as an employee. I was searching for meaning and I aspired to more freedomA real desire to get started a passion profession.
I read a book that helped me better understand my expectations. It’s a book about IkigaiIt means in Japanese the equivalent of a reason for being. It helped me identify a passion profession. It became clear to me that interior decoration was my path.
And as a little anecdote, when I was very small, my comfort toy was a blue cushion. In life, there are things that at some point seem obvious to you. That came back from the book.
I then chose to do a distance learning school specialized in design professionsI am passionate about training, I like learning, and I wanted to do things well. I took advantage of the first lockdown to finish my training. Then I launched my entrepreneurial project.
What is your relationship with creation?
I have always been creative. I need to feel emotion, and that’s what I feel a lot in certain designs. I am passionate about graphic design and photography.
I realized one thing, which is design was created to serve our well-being.
Creating your own home decor is an opportunity to explore who you are. You can reflect your lifestyle and uniqueness in your decor project.
For me, every world must be completely different. You shouldn’t have the same interior as everyone else. You should be proud to live in your own world. And the Design is here to reveal that.
What do you think of the Pegboard?
I really like what the Pegboard represents. It’s ingenious and effective. I think it’s a smart purchase because it is a truly infinitely adaptable objectIt is customizable and will have a long lifespan. We can imagine the journey of a Pegboard with a child. A child could receive a Pegboard from birth:
- The Pegboard would go above the newborn's changing table.
- Then the Pegboard could serve as a small bookshelf at his height to make his books easily accessible.
- His Pegboard can become a playboard to help him learn colors and reading.
- Finally, our child will be able to create a space for their passion with their Pegboard. If your child loves music, gardening, or cooking, they can easily modify their Pegboard with suitable accessories. Their Pegboard will then accompany them for years.
I find the Pegboard to be a smart purchase. The object speaks to me immediately. This object limits ultra-consumption. It embodies a sustainable vision in our way of living.
I find in the Pegboard a vision I like of an innovative product. It’s about creating something durable and in line with the challenges of a sustainable world. What better answer than to create objects that accompany us throughout our lives?
Design
What passionate about design it is to find what is essential. When you manage to pinpoint something minimalist, there is a striking that reveals itself. I love the impact of minimalism in our daily lives. I try to make design accessible to as many people as possible through my work.
Design allows value what you love and what suits you.
Can you tell us more about your roots?
I am from Calais and currently still live in Calais, in a small 20 m2 with a sea view. I need to be connected to nature, which explains this choice. But I have a nomadic entrepreneur profile. So I also like this minimalist side and this sea view that inspires me daily.
The online training I just launched is a first step towards a lifestyle digital nomad.
What is decor coaching?
Decor coaching is a co-construction process. We have as much to learn from our client as they have to learn from us. The source of decor coaching is the client’s uniqueness. Clients can trust themselves, and that’s what I try to share.
Every person is creative within themselves. Everyone has the ability to have fun and create their own interior. You don’t necessarily have to wait to have a certain budget to call on an interior decorator. For me Well-being must be accessible. It is not a luxury we should deny ourselves.
For now, I find that interior decoration professions are not valued enough. They are seen as a luxury. Yet, they really form an important foundation for our quality of life.
We sell a lot of trends. But trends are there to inspire. They are not an end in themselves. I find it strange when someone wants to replicate an interior exactly like a magazine. Simply because the people who created that decor page don’t know you. It reminds me of Fight Club where the hero applies himself to consume everything the IKEA catalogs suggest to him.
How does your course work?
My online course is for people who work remotely, students, and those who need a quality work environment in the long term.
The goal of the course is to help you identify what is essential in your eyes. Then, starting from your uniqueness, I guide you in defining your ideal office.
The course is very structured. It is embodied through a step-by-step action plan.
It’s not simply a blog post. There is a goal to reach and results to achieve. I save time with my expertise as a decorator and you know exactly where to start.
I offer a one-hour format to start. The goal is to get to the essentials and optimize your time. I chose an audio format for this course. I like to adapt the medium to the content.
I created this course in 2020. The situation is difficult and many people are discovering working from home without being prepared. We face many sources of stress. So creating a quality work environment amid all these changes is really a tough step to overcome alone.
I give my clients the opportunity to refocus on themselves and they will finish this course with an action plan aligned with their identity.
How is your launch going?
I just launched the course a few weeks ago and I really feel it resonates with the audience. The topic of creating the ideal office is a strong trend. I think it meets an important need. I’m passionate about what I do and I give a lot to the audience. I get good feedback and I’m happy that people are taking time for themselves. The wellness market has never been so valued. It’s 2020 and the successive lockdowns make us realize how important it is to feel good at home. We need to value that!
Your latest music crushes?
For the good mood side, I’m a fan of James Brown
For the travel and chill vibe, I really like electro tropicale: Nicolas Cruz
And I’m a big romantic and a fan of: Gainsbourg - L’anamour
In the kitchen, do you have a favorite dish?
I love ceviche !
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