Transformation and modernisation of a Haussmann apartment

At the heart of a magnificent building close to Place des Ternes, this Haussmann-style apartment was completely rethought and restructured. Originally comprising one bedroom and a separate kitchen, an extensive interior architecture project made it possible to move the kitchen into the living area and thus create an additional bedroom. Cotrel Studio oversaw every stage of the works, from structural alterations to the interior decoration.

White Haussmann living room with mirrored fireplace, curved sofa and parquet – apartment in Paris, by Cotrel Studio, interior designer

Integrating the kitchen into the living space was a real challenge. It meant reconciling ergonomics and aesthetics, contemporary design and the Haussmann tradition so typical of Paris. Cotrel Studio responded with a matte black kitchen, visually assertive yet “framed” by plaster cornices and mouldings and Hungarian point parquet. It sits in a former corridor, freeing up considerable space and leaving the dining room untouched. The splashback is made of smoked mirror, reflecting the dining room and lending the space a wonderful sense of depth and warmth.

Charcoal open kitchen with white island, bar stools and pendant lights – apartment in Paris

White kitchen island with black pendants, molding and herringbone parquet – apartment in Paris

Bedroom seen from the living room, white molded fireplace and parquet – apartment in Paris

White bathroom with black stone basin and globe pendant light – apartment in Paris

Bathroom with black double sink, large mirror and windows over rooftops – apartment in Paris

Blue-gray entryway with built-in closets, blue chair and herringbone parquet – apartment in Paris

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Charcoal kitchen with mirrored backsplash, white island and three stools – apartment in Paris

Each bedroom has its own shower room. These renovated bathrooms
are separated by remarkably discreet light-grey glazed partitions. Resolutely contemporary, the materials and fittings blend harmoniously with the period character typical of classic Parisian apartments.

Working with the clients was, once again, a wonderfully warm and creative experience. Véronique immersed herself in their tastes to propose a coherent, artistic decorative scheme. Every element was chosen with harmony between the spaces in mind. Don't miss this other project in a contemporary Haussmann style.

Bedroom in gray and pink tones with low headboard and white nightstands – apartment in Paris

Bedroom with teal headboard opening onto the bathroom and shower – apartment in Paris