A softly curved Parisian home, redesigned for light, flow and quiet luxury.

Curves and Craftsmanship

Complete renovation of a Parisian apartment with custom interior architecture, furniture and decoration.

This apartment, located in the heart of Paris near the Eiffel Tower, underwent a full renovation. Every element — the layout, flooring, heating system, and windows — was redesigned. The interior architecture was reimagined to create three bedrooms and three bathrooms, wrapped in a luxurious and comfortable atmosphere.

One of the apartment’s unique features is its rotunda-shaped façade, which gives the living room a beautifully curved form. Flooded with natural light all day long, this space became the heart of the project. The kitchen needed to connect to it in a subtle and elegant way. We used the dining room as a soft transition between the two, and emphasized the separation with rounded glass partitions, custom-designed in curved wood.

These partitions were crafted from veneered and lacquered walnut — a noble material we also chose for the bespoke kitchen cabinetry. Custom design gives us the freedom to create a kitchen that doesn't look like one: fully integrated, its materials blend seamlessly with the rest of the space. The central island, with its curved detailing and floating walnut countertop, brings lightness and sophistication.

This project required a significant restoration effort. By replacing the floors and heating systems, we had the opportunity to rethink the entire layout. Moving the kitchen allowed for a much more ergonomic and comfortable daily experience.

Ergonomics are the starting point of 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.

Photography by Amaury Laparra
Artworks courtesy of Wilo & Grove