Transformation of a large apartment near Les Invalides

After considering a move, our client ultimately decided to keep her family apartment — but to rethink it entirely. Its location, its light and its intrinsic qualities made it a hard place to leave. Major improvements, however, were within reach. We created, for instance, a generous opening in the load-bearing wall separating the living room from the entrance hall, allowing daylight to flood all the way through to the kitchen.

On a project like this one, the studio takes care of everything: structural engineering, the presentation file for the co-ownership board, permit applications, and all those small yet time-consuming formalities that simply cannot be overlooked.

Living room corner with white bouclé lounge chair, lacquered side table and linen drapes – apartment in Paris, by Cotrel Studio, interior designer

Bright living room with bouclé armchair and wood coffee table by a tall window – apartment in Paris

Living room with low khaki bouclé chair, oak paneling and cream rug – apartment in Paris

Dining nook with custom oak bookcase, upholstered banquette and marble table – apartment in Paris

Open living room with oak bookcase, wood-framed glass partition and white sofa – apartment in Paris

Dining room with oval marble table, bouclé chairs and sculptural brass chandelier – apartment in Paris

Oak bookcase detail with crystal decanters, books and a bouquet of flowers – apartment in Paris

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The day side: living room, dining room and kitchen

Opening up this load-bearing wall allowed us to create a warm, generous kitchen with a confident colour palette, open onto the rest of the apartment. Entirely bespoke, it looks out over a large living and dining room. The sitting area is bathed in light thanks to a tall window. On the opposite side, we designed a custom wooden bookcase that dresses the wall with objects and decorative pieces, bringing this great room to life. Just below it, a long built-in bench was imagined — perfect for placing the dining table right in front, without wasting an inch of space.

Oak-clad passage to the dining room beside black lacquered cabinets and glass vitrine – apartment in Paris

View from the living room through an oak portal to the dining area – apartment in Paris

Kitchen with matte black cabinetry, light stone island and wooden stool – apartment in Paris

Kitchen with floor-to-ceiling black cabinets, glass display and marble countertop – apartment in Paris

Black kitchen with white countertop, floating shelf and mirrored backsplash – apartment in Paris

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The night side: three large suites

On the other side of the apartment, no one was forgotten. We created three suites, each bedroom with its own personality, laid out to suit the needs and tastes of its occupant. Each has its own tastefully designed bathroom with a washbasin and a shower. In the master bedroom, a magnificent wallcovering dresses the wall, turning the space into a cocoon of softness.

Bedroom with bird-and-floral wallpaper, walnut shelving and pale carpet – apartment in Paris

Detail of wallpaper with birds and flowering branches in blue and rust – apartment in Paris

Door frame detail against floral bird-print wallpaper – apartment in Paris

Bathroom with walnut vanity, recessed shelving niche and chrome fixtures – apartment in Paris

Bathroom vanity in walnut with white basin, niche shelves and framed mirror – apartment in Paris

Shower detail with brushed brass fixtures on gray stone wall – apartment in Paris

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Bedroom with blue alcove, built-in shelves, white closet and linen curtain – apartment in Paris

Desk nook with custom wood worktop, recessed shelves, chair and linen drapes – apartment in Paris

Shower detail with glass door, brass handle, green-veined marble and blue tile – apartment in Paris

Bathroom with walnut vanity, organic mirror and green-veined marble floor – apartment in Paris

Bathroom seen through the glass door: walnut vanity, wood mirror and sconce – apartment in Paris

Organic wood mirror detail reflecting a blue-tiled shower, brass faucet – apartment in Paris

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