Paris 15th
 

Paris apartment

The original bathroom consisted of several walls and doors painted in vibrant colors. To make the area more spacious, selected doors and walls were moved, and a neutral palatte of gray, white and chrome was selected. Fine marble replaced ordinary tile. And instead of a cermanic sink, which seemed to weigh down the space, an Italian glass sink created an more light and upscale feel.
 

All the bathtub sourrounding changed dramatically with marble and mirror look
 

The office does not look too different as the built in shelves were regarded as very nice. Nevertheless, here the staging and the technical equipments make the difference.
 

As this Paris apartment is located on the top floor with fantastic views of the city skyline and Eiffel Tower, the design motive was to make habitants feel as though they are living among the clouds. A light color palette, as well as the selected use of glass, mirror, chrome, and lighting accomplished this throughout the living and dining area.
As the main room only measures about 20m² lightness was the motive. Mirrors and glass are as a motive running through the whole apartment. Crystal and glass bowls with organic shapes (collectibles) are illuminated with up-and down lights to make them shine.

The clients wanted to create an coffee bar in a galley kitchen. The original shelf, which was much too big for the space, was replaced with a sleeker, more stylish model.
Also, a granite floor replaced the tiled one.

The lounge area with an extremely comfortable small extension sofa and an antique armchair is the center of the apartment.

In the bedroom, a large scale photograph of clouds covered a faux wood sliding closet door.

Pearl-colored walls change hue with the light, complementing the palette of white, gray, silver, black and blue contemporary and antique furnishings. Floors of wood, slate and marble ground an interesting mix of decorative items of glass, mirror and metal that adorn the space.

Cottage in the South of France

The trees needed to be cut off, as their roots caused major damage to the walls and the soil. The roof needed to be taken down, as the beams were rotten and it was leaking. The original house was made up of several small rooms. Interiors walls were removed to create one grand living space with several functional areas.

Tailormade doors and windows replaced the old rotten ones. The whole soil was plastered with terracotta tiles in a warm tone. A strong shaped and colored extension sofa provides comfort. The antique Venetian mirror opens a third window in this wall.

The big room of the house is devided into several islands. One is the kitchen area with microwave and oven. The next is the dining area with a modern Italian glass table and antique chairs. The glass table contributes to the lightness of the cottage. An antique Louis XVI armoire serves as storage for dishes and food.

The sleeping room was painted with a light purple tone and decorated with greys and whites. This monochromatic color scheme contributes to the calmth of this cozy room.

This bibliotheque wall serves several purposes in the lounge area. First, as a storage for books. And second, as an entertainment center for the TV and the CD player. The remaining under-counter cabinets serve as storage space for the proprietor. The third is area for entertaining and includes a custom design wall unit and a sofa and chair grouping. (See next photo ).

The whole wall was turned into a bibliotheque with an antique chair to provide a comfortable spot for reading and relaxing.

The courtyard is surrounded by the house and a stone barn. This calm, peaceful and quiet space serves as a second living room in spring, summer and autumn.  As the proprietor wanted the courtyard to be an ‘extension’ of the house, new and antique terracotta tiles were used to complement the interior flooring. The old French art deco tiles were arranged to look like a Persian rug. A bubbling fountain contributes the refreshing sound of running water.