all the walls in the apartment are at irregular angles which made designing a challenge at times. Overcoming this difficulty is especially noticeable in the kitchen and bathroom alterations.

The counter stone is a bleu de hainaut, native to Belgium. I find the pattern to be very special as it is studded with tiny fossils, revealing that Millions of years ago, the site where the stone is extracted used to be covered by a tropical sea.

The bathroom is spacious, designed to create a sense of openness amidst the rest of the apartment. Its generous proportions were planned to ensure a feeling of lightness, allowing each occupant to relish a cherished moment of wellness and self-care, free from any sense of confinement.

In a smaller apartment, having two doors in the bathroom might initially strike one as strange. However, I believe this design choice adds a flow to the overall apartment, which may have otherwise appeared constrained. The presence of two entry points allows for convenient access from different areas, ensuring organic movement,

FOR THIS PROJECT, i LEANED TOWARDS A MORE NEUTRAL structural PALETTE and brought touches of colours with the selected objects and florals. inviting natural elements inside the home such as branches and flowers brings vitality and charm to a room, I enjoy the contrast of straight angles and natural contours.

adding mirrors to the back of the book shelves allowed the eye to travel further and created an illusion of depth, which proves to be quite useful in a smaller space.

The initial plan for the bathroom included the possibility of having the sink neatly tucked away within a cabinet. However, due to budget constraints we decided to change course. a freestanding sink was chosen instead. this change introduced an old-timey allure of a bygone era while keeping the overall aesthetic of the bathroom intact.

location: Paris, France

type: residential

year: 2022

because The space was intended as a pied à Terre, I wanted to create the atmosphere that radiated coziness while embracing an uncluttered aesthetic.

when I come into a space that needs to renovation or decoration, I first look around for the elements that can be conserved or only slightly altered. In this project, the floors were definitely an element to be kept. they were sanded until regaining the wood’s natural tint, after which a satin finish to seal them was applied.

when it came time to pick a colour for the walls I decided on an off white from the French brand ressource which brought the soft and calm tone I was looking for, while taking into account natural daily and seasonal fluctuations of light.

The bedroom has an intimate atmosphere. The two elongated chairs, placed on each side of the bed, serve as functional nightstands but also ENHANCE the verticality of the room.

Throughout the apartment, I selected dark grey semi-transparent shades, drawing inspiration from museum window shades. The decision was driven by my appreciation for the lighting effect such shades create, casting a subtle tranquil ambiance in every room,