Complete interior architecture of a Paris apartment

For this project in the very heart of Paris, extensive structural repair work was undertaken. It made it possible to carry out all these changes on sound, lasting foundations.

The buildings of Paris's oldest arrondissements often share a common issue: built before the Haussmann era, they were made of timber framing. The façade and floors were in fact a structure almost entirely made of wooden beams, filled in with plaster. Working in this type of building is therefore complex, and often reveals little surprises! Here, it was in the entrance of the apartment that we were "spoilt"!

Indeed, all the floors rested on beams which, over the years, had suffered successive water damage. They were eaten away by damp and threatened to give way. Extensive structural repair work was undertaken. It made it possible to build this project on sound, lasting foundations. Fortunately, Paris is full of highly qualified, highly skilled companies!

Entryway with teal walls, yellow stained glass and blush pink settee – apartment in Paris, by Cotrel Studio, interior designer

Entryway reflected in a round mirror, stained glass and gold pendant – apartment in Paris

Close-up of yellow diamond stained glass behind a pink sofa – apartment in Paris

Entryway seen from the hallway, paneled door and yellow stained glass – apartment in Paris

Close-up of a teal closet with brass diamond pull and chevron parquet – apartment in Paris

The entrance distributes the apartment in a very natural way. Straight ahead, the dining room and the lounge, on the street side. To the left, the kitchen and access to the master suite. This entrance was designed with a view to making circulation self-evident. The openings are clearly defined, allowing the organisation of the space to be understood at a glance. In the dining room shown here, we designed these pieces of furniture, in brass and lacquered wood. They provide storage and decoration, while maintaining a subtle, refined relationship with the existing elements, such as the fireplace and the mouldings. A massive piece of furniture would probably have been too imposing.

Dining room with brass shelving, gilded mirror and marble table – apartment in Paris

Haussmann-style dining room with marble fireplace and starburst chandelier – apartment in Paris

Living room with crown molding and cream sofas opening onto the dining area – apartment in Paris

Dining room with black marble table, fireplace and gilded mirror – apartment in Paris

Close-up of brass shelving over a terracotta red sideboard – apartment in Paris

Dining room seen from the living room, double doors and brass sconce – apartment in Paris

Bright living room with marble fireplace, round armchairs and chevron parquet – apartment in Paris

Close-up of a white marble mantel, gilded mirror and brass sconce – apartment in Paris

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As is often the case in our interior architecture projects, the kitchen is a living space in its own right. It features a substantial central island, but also benefits from a large banquette and a dining table. We love turning these spaces into true places of life, where people spend time. Cotrel Studio has a real culture of hospitality and conviviality. If that comes through in our projects, then our wager has paid off!

Gray kitchen with center island, glass globe pendants and dining nook – apartment in Paris

Kitchen dining nook with banquette, yellow cushions and tall window – apartment in Paris

Close-up of glass globe pendants above the kitchen island – apartment in Paris

Dining nook with banquette, yellow velvet cushions and abstract canvas – apartment in Paris

Kitchen seen from the hallway, white center island and chevron parquet – apartment in Paris

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In the same area of the apartment, we integrated a master suite and a child's bedroom. The bathroom is light and luminous. The washbasin unit was designed by the studio and made by our craftsmen. The materials are understated and implemented with beautiful harmony. This bathroom has everything one could need: a shower, a large bath, a WC and a large washbasin unit. All these functions are arranged in a way that gives a very interesting impression of volume.

At the rear of the apartment, a corridor gives access to two further bedrooms. The corridor was treated to convey a real sense of grandeur, thanks to the colour applied to the ceiling and flowing down onto the walls. This solution brings lightness. A final shower room completes the apartment, giving guests complete independence. It is very small in size, yet remains extremely comfortable!

White bedroom with brass sconces, lilac curtains and balcony window – apartment in Paris

Bathroom with double vanity, black oval mirrors and white marble – apartment in Paris

Veined marble bathroom with bathtub and matte black fixtures – apartment in Paris

Narrow hallway with blue ceiling, white pendants and chevron parquet – apartment in Paris

Close-up of a powder room with patterned gray tile and black oval mirror – apartment in Paris

Nursery with cloud wallpaper, white crib and beige built-in closets – apartment in Paris

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