Renovation, layout and decoration of an apartment in Saint-Germain-des-Prés

When the owners entrusted us with their project, the challenge was to create a jewel box, a place of charm and history in which to set a warm, contemporary decor.

From an architectural standpoint, the fundamentals were fully restored. All the floors, which were in very poor condition and sloped considerably, were levelled. An antique parquet floor was laid. The beams, typical of the timber-framed buildings of this neighbourhood, were hidden beneath layers of plaster. They were uncovered, then lightened to bring warmth and luminosity to the place. In terms of layout, the challenge was to install the kitchen in the passage leading to the living room. We therefore widened this space and made use of the niches to design, entirely bespoke, this kitchen whose materials extend into the living room. The brass harmonises perfectly with the zellige tiles, forming a sculptural splashback. The same materials are found in the bathroom, which was finished, on both floor and walls, in resin, to accentuate the dimensions of the surfaces and provide a greater sense of space. The brass glass partition brings a true source of natural light to this room.

Dining room under exposed beams with oval black table and brass chandelier – apartment in Paris, by Cotrel Studio, interior designer

Galley kitchen in navy and bronze with raw timber posts and pearly backsplash – apartment in Paris

Black marble fireplace detail with backlit mirror and brass sconce – apartment in Paris

Striped copper-toned wood sideboard in an alcove with beams and beige chair – apartment in Paris

Dining room seen head-on, oval black table, gray drapes and interior shutters – apartment in Paris

Breakfast nook with curved banquette, round white table and brass pendant – apartment in Paris

Kitchen detail: pearly fish-scale tile backsplash, bronze and brass fronts – apartment in Paris

Bedroom in turquoise tones with black niche, cone pendant and gray drapes – apartment in Paris

Bathroom detail: charcoal vanity top, brass faucet and curved backlit mirror – apartment in Paris

Shower detail: square brushed brass fixtures on a white wall – apartment in Paris

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In the bedroom, the wardrobes, fitted into the depth of the passage, were also finished in resin, this time with linen incorporated, giving the doors a very pleasant velvety touch. As we always love to do, we guided our clients through every choice of decoration and layout. The rugs, curtains, furniture and accessories were all selected with artistic cohesion in mind.

Open kitchen and dining nook in a row under beams with rustic wood floor – apartment in Paris

Navy and bronze kitchen opening onto the living room with beams and timber posts – apartment in Paris

Living room with exposed beams, beige sofa, glass coffee table and brass chandelier – apartment in Paris

Bedroom with floor-to-ceiling white closets, beams and turquoise bedding – apartment in Paris

Bathroom with round backlit mirror, charcoal sink and glass shower – apartment in Paris

Bronze galley kitchen looking toward the living room, beams and aged wood floor – apartment in Paris

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