Renovation and interior decoration of a South Pigalle apartment in Paris

Yet another place that deserved a great deal of love! When the clients first contacted us, they were in the process of buying this apartment with its magnificent volumes: soaring ceilings, rows of aligned windows, wide open spaces. Blend all of that with taste, creativity and rigour, and you have the perfect recipe for a result we will let you discover for yourself!

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

Custom navy blue bookcase with pink velvet shell armchair – apartment in Paris

The interior architecture studies produced several possible layouts for this apartment. The chosen option brings the kitchen into the living space, separated by a full-height, custom-made joinery unit that was crafted with great care. On the living-room side, it provides a handsome bookcase; on the kitchen side, it backs onto a banquette, the essential gathering spot for everyday meals. This room divider incorporates two large full-height sliding doors, which disappear completely as they slide beneath the plaster cornice we recreated from scratch. The resulting mise en scène allows for strikingly different moods.

Burgundy entryway with brass-lattice mirror and walnut sideboard – apartment in Paris

Burgundy closet doors with diamond motifs and pink shell armchair – apartment in Paris

Dining room with white marble table and navy blue shelving under crown molding – apartment in Paris

Open kitchen with white marble bar, navy cabinets and rattan stools – apartment in Paris

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The kitchen, at the heart of the home

The kitchen was entirely designed by Cotrel Studio and built by our joiners. A subtle blend of satin lacquer, marble and retro furniture, this room harmonises perfectly with the adjoining living room. Closed off, it is a room in its own right where one can happily spend time. Opened onto the living room, it draws in light and creates a perspective that showcases the existing volumes.
Throughout the project, our exchanges with the clients were frequent, constructive and warm. They placed their trust in us, and also led us towards new materials, colours and furniture. Their openness and kindness made this project not only a beautiful apartment, but a genuine pleasure to bring to life!

Navy blue shelving detail with arched brass pendant over marble table – apartment in Paris

Open kitchen with white marble counter, black pendants and rattan stools – apartment in Paris

Dining nook with geometric-print banquette and white cane chairs – apartment in Paris

Dining nook by the tall window with graphic banquette and sheer curtains – apartment in Paris

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An entrance hall true to the apartment's spirit

The apartment is served by a large, roughly square entrance hall. While Haussmann-era buildings often feature highly articulated entrances, this apartment was a different story: the hall was very large but lacked both style and functionality. We therefore reduced its footprint and reworked the access to the different zones of the apartment. Plaster mouldings were installed, aligned with a generously sized, highly practical entrance wardrobe, and recessed lighting was added. What catches the eye above all, of course, is the great mirror, entirely designed by the studio and made to measure. It is crafted from antiqued mirror panels and adorned with brass flats. Our mirror-maker delivered work of remarkable quality, entirely faithful to our design. The sideboard, supplied by the clients, sits beautifully in this space. Finally, the colour was the subject of many trials — it has become the apartment's true signature!

Burgundy entry hall with large brass-lattice mirror and walnut sideboard – apartment in Paris

The bedroom quarters

The master bedroom has a large bathroom, bright, luminous and comfortable. It backs onto a spacious made-to-measure dressing room, closed off by a large sliding door. Every material was selected, proposed and integrated into the project by the studio.

The two children's bedrooms were organised around a highly functional bathroom. Each bedroom features integrated custom joinery, making tidying up quick and easy.

Bedroom with purple-and-cream patterned headboard, khaki wallpaper and black pendant – apartment in Paris

Powder room with pink toile wallpaper, marble sink and brass globe lights – apartment in Paris

Bathroom with gray cube tiles, white marble shower and gilt mirror – apartment in Paris

White bathroom with freestanding tub, marble walls and black fixtures – apartment in Paris

Bathroom with marble walk-in shower, black-framed screen and gray vanity – apartment in Paris

Pale pink bathroom with double sink and blue-and-pink cube tiles – apartment in Paris

Nursery with teal built-in bookcase, white crib and kilim rug – apartment in Paris

Kids' room with coral built-in shelves, desk nook and pink armchair – apartment in Paris

Nursery with colorful painterly wallpaper and white crib – apartment in Paris

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