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The masterpiece of this house is a high-load-bearing wall painted red with a sandstorm eff ect, painted by Peggy Dupuis herself.

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The clean mix of furnishings and materials that so seamlessly come together in the award-winning interior work at Dupuis-Design can be traced, in large part, to the similarly diverse connective elements that influence the firm’s founder. Born in the Philippines and raised in

California by a family of Asian art collectors, Peggy Dupuis would learn

about textile design in Hong Kong before moving to Paris, where her

passion for architecture and interiors blossomed. Her interest in everything

from tapestry work and renovation of period furniture to waxed concrete

finishes and feng shui art continues to find a discerning and highly

appreciative audience in luxury markets throughout the world. “When I set

foot in Paris, I fell in love with the richness of its architecture; it never

ceases to surprise me that you can always discover something new,” says

Dupuis, who has offices in both San Clemente and Paris. “The designers in

Europe [produce] such simple yet tastefully and beautifully orchestrated

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An international roster of high-end residential and commercial clients—in locations ranging from California and the Caribbean to Paris—finds inspiration in the clean, sophisticated and harmonious designs of Peggy Dupuis.

Sensitive to ecological constraints, Dupuis designed the home based on a model of low-energy consumption.

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“ Each client is inspirational. I’ve learned not to accept a project if that isn’t the case.”

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projects. How wonderful it is to mix the

old and the new, current design with the

classics in a way that’s never overdone.”

The same can be said of Dupuis-Design’s

uncanny ability to elevate modern spaces

by decorating them in an elegant and

traditional manner that perfectly

integrates inspiration to client desires.

THE POWER OF COMMUNICATIONFirst and foremost, Dupuis describes her

creative process as a dialogue. “The basis

for our design is the client’s taste, vision

and lifestyle,” she says. “Our goal is to

satisfy expectations while also trying to

surprise our clients.” That Dupuis-Design

so consistently exceeds expectations

speaks to the firm’s ingenuity as well as its

impressive network of craftsmen, antique

dealers, artists and technicians. The

results not only can be seen in the team’s

full-service, high-end residential projects

but also in the range of flawlessly

conceptualized and executed commercial

projects—from well-being centers and

spas to boutique hotels. The common

thread is Dupuis’ signature fresh, bright

and functional design that never fails to

result in a harmonious combination of

shapes, colors and textures. Along with

A-to-Z interior design work (space

conversion, material and furnishing

selections, window treatments, lighting

and more), the firm also offers complete

home staging and project management.

“Our success comes not only from design

style that our clients can relate to, but also

the attention and quality service we give

them,” Dupuis says.

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01.This fl agship project of Dupuis-Design was entirely monitored in San Clemente as well as from Paris by Peggy Dupuis 02.The modern Californian-style, featuring her signature red, plays with transparency with customized bay windows that look out completely onto the outside. 03.The play between light and transparency is everywhere, thanks to the windows and the materials used. 04.A clever set of window openings, glass doors and skylights provide natural air conditioning that circulates throughout the rooms.

Photography by Chibi Moku