Complete renovation of an apartment with a view of the Eiffel Tower

This apartment, located in the heart of Paris, has been completely renovated. The layout of the rooms has been redesigned, and the floors, heating system, and windows have been replaced. The entire interior architecture of the property has been redesigned to create three bedrooms and three bathrooms in a luxurious and comfortable setting. 

Located near the Eiffel Tower with an incredible view, this apartment has the unique feature of being designed as a rotunda. The living room is therefore bathed in natural light throughout the day. The kitchen had to connect to it in a subtle and elegant way. The dining room thus acts as a link between these two spaces. The boundary is reinforced by the rounded wooden glass roofs that we designed.

Glass partitions to separate spaces

The glass partitions are made of veneered walnut and varnished. This type of wood, often used in interior design, is also used for the kitchen cabinets, which we wanted to be custom-made. This option gives us complete freedom to create a kitchen that isn't really a kitchen! Fully integrated, its materials blend into the decor. The central island is lightened by this curved detail and the airy walnut top.

A custom-designed kitchen

This project involved extensive restoration work. All the floors and the heating system were replaced. This major undertaking had the advantage of allowing the entire layout of the space to be redesigned. The resulting change in the location of the kitchen has made everyday life much more comfortable and ergonomic. The kitchen is now located right next to the dining room.

Ergonomics is the starting point for all our projects

At Véronique Cotrel, whether we’re working on a Parisian renovation or leading a residential project through our interior design studio in New York, the first conversations always revolve around lifestyle. It’s the client’s needs that shape the brief. Style comes later - it evolves organically from the dialogue we build with our clients, through exchanges and learning. This learning process is at the core of residential interior architecture. It’s relational work, first and foremost. We don't simply apply a style - we allow it to infuse slowly, molded by our understanding of the client and expressed through the project.

Function, aesthetics… and one more thing: technique. We can’t ignore it. Interior architecture demands a deep understanding of construction methods, history, and materials. Without that, nothing can be built.

One example? The parquet flooring. It looks like it's always been here, but it’s entirely new. Its layout, dimensions, and tone all respect the traditional methods used in Haussmann-era apartments. A little behind-the-scenes detail : we artificially aged it by tinting the edges. The result speaks for itself.

Let’s pause in the primary bedroom, where the restoration work on the cornices and woodwork was particularly meticulous, though it may not be obvious at first glance. This bedroom opens onto a bathroom, separated by a moulded door. Mirrors here reflect the lush greenery visible from the windows, extending the view into the room.