Inside the creative mind of — Céline Hallas
Photographer and colour connoisseur, Céline Hallas, lives with her husband Daniel, their two children Samuel and Sienna and their beloved dogs and hamster, Master Yoda, Ziggy Bob and Betty Boop. The family lives in an old, crooked apartment from 1840. Read along for a look inside the creative mind of Céline.
Working with colours should be playful
Céline describes her home as a structured funhouse. With all kind of colours and different interior styles mixed together, Céline still manages to keep it on a level, so the many inputs seem harmonized and complement each other. When asked how she uses colours in her home, Céline answers without hesitation; “Very intuitive!” She rarely starts out with a plan for the end result; it’s all about the creative process.
It's not that I don’t plan and research my creative processes; I just always leave room for play.
Montana Free
Montana Free is a freestanding shelving system available in 18 configurations and eight lacquer colours, designed to move and evolve with your space. In Céline's kitchen, a Montana Free in the colour Masala brings warmth and calm to the room.
The three Montana favourites
We invited Céline to choose three of her favourite colours from our colour palette – shades she felt reflected her personality and visual identity. She decided to go with Oregano, Hokkaido and Pomelo.
Oregano appealed to Céline for its grounded and recognisable presence. Its deep, warm blend of brown and green tones carries a subtle complexity, offering a calm character that complements the broad range of colours in her home.
In contrast, Hokkaido brings energy. Its rich mix of orange, brown and red adds warmth and vibrancy, with a touch of autumn that works for every mood. Céline felt that this nuance reflected her dynamic and creative side.
For the third colour, Céline chose Pomelo because it’s a breath of fresh air, and she hopes her use of colours and visual identity is like that as well.
Of all the colours in the Montana palette, Iris is truly something special
Colours mean everything
When asked how a colourful interior affects her mood, Céline admits to being very sensitive about colours. Once, she had to repaint her daughter’s room because she found that the nuance had too much blue in the red colour. Céline simply couldn’t abstract from it.
To Céline, finding the perfect colour can do the exact opposite; she loves the paint colour Green Blue from Farrow and Ball, and she has used it for several rooms in the apartment. Céline feels just the same with the Montana colour Iris; “Of all the colours in the palette, Iris is truly something special”.
Do you like Céline's style? Find more inspiration on Instagram. Follow @celinehallas here.
SPIN I vinyl storage
SPIN I is a playful way to display your record player, featuring thoughtfully designed compartments for your favourite vinyls. Céline has customised SPIN I in the colour Oregano with a glass top in the colour Oat.
CLASSIFY tray module
CLASSIFY keeps jewellery, make-up, and tiny treasures neatly organised – because even the smallest things deserve a beautiful place to belong. Céline's daughter's room glows in pink tones together with CLASSIFY in the colour Ruby.
Céline's advice – start small
Do you want to decorate your home like Céline? Her advice to you is to start small. If you have some white Montana modules already, then mix them with a couple of coloured modules. You will see how quickly it will create a whole new look.
If you wish to add colour to your walls, you can create a great result by choosing the same colour for your walls as for your furniture, but try using the colour in several shades. This will create a more coherent and calm look.
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