The Haussmann spirit in all its splendour!

Lovers of contemporary art, and artists themselves, the owners who entrusted us with the renovation of this apartment gave us their complete confidence to reconcile the technical aspects of the renovation with a consistent approach to materials, furniture and decoration. An Art Director trained at the London art schools, Véronique perfectly grasped the stakes and the clients’ wishes, turning this apartment into a place that truly reflects who they are.

White Haussmann living room, ornate ceiling, marble fireplace and gray sofa – apartment in Paris, by Cotrel Studio, interior designer

As is often the case in the Studio’s projects, our work sought to preserve as much as possible — and even restore — the defining features that shape the character of Parisian apartments. The parquet floors, which had been painted black by the previous owners, were fully recovered. Colours and materials were chosen to enhance rather than impose. These choices bring out the cornices, mouldings and fireplaces so magnificently crafted in the 19th century, at the time of the great renovation of Paris.

Hallway with white paneling, black ring pendant lights and herringbone parquet – apartment in Paris

Dining room with black table, sculptural wire pendant and sheer curtains – apartment in Paris

Suite of white doors leading to a bedroom, leaded glass panel and pale parquet – apartment in Paris

Glazed door opening onto the marble-fireplace living room, leaded glass – apartment in Paris

Living room detail: gray velvet daybed, black floor lamp and wooden figurines – apartment in Paris

Kitchen detail: white lacquered cabinets, white backsplash and stainless faucet – apartment in Paris

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Open taupe and white kitchen under an ornate coffered ceiling, central island – apartment in Paris

Kitchen seen through glazed double doors, center island and molded ceiling – apartment in Paris

Linear taupe and stainless kitchen beneath a richly molded coffered ceiling – apartment in Paris

Kitchen with white pendants, glazed doors to the dining room, ornate ceiling – apartment in Paris

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The renovation of this apartment drew much of its inspiration from the owners’ artistic sensibility and love of contemporary art. Several beautiful pieces help furnish the space, bringing touches of colour to a rather pastel environment. The kitchen was chosen from Bulthaup. The idea was to minimise the number of handles for a very sleek finish. The parquet was kept in the kitchen for greater continuity with the living room. The bathroom is carefully staged: it has two entrances, one on each side of the bed, each leading to a vanity unit dedicated to one of the owners. The bathtub sits enthroned between the two vanities, giving it pride of place. In the guest bedroom, to preserve the period mouldings and make the most of the light, an interior glass partition was created. This clever device gives the room a real identity and fills the dressing room with light.

Home office with taupe walls, marble fireplace, mushroom lamp and white bench – apartment in Paris

Haussmann dining room with black table and chairs, wire pendant, abstract canvas – apartment in Paris

Dining nook with oversized black mesh pendant, taupe kitchen and white table – apartment in Paris

Kids bedroom with en suite bathroom behind a black steel glass wall, oak floor – apartment in Paris

Long narrow bathroom in charcoal gray tile, built-in tub and ceiling rain shower – apartment in Paris

Bedroom seen through a black steel glass partition, bowler-hat pendant lamp – apartment in Paris

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