Home Page » Reports » From day to night, in khaki green: renovation of a 40 m² apartment in Paris
The door opens onto a eat-in kitchen completely redesigned in this apartment, originally divided into a two-room apartment and a separate studio. Although the junction had already been achieved by a previous owner, the renovation continued the optimization of the different spaces. Here, a large central kitchen island articulates all functions: entrance, kitchen and dining room.
Clad in white fronts and enhanced by a green marble mosaic countertop, the kitchen offers plenty of storage space. It’s hard to imagine that the space in front of the window was originally occupied by a restroom! Now relocated, its absence frees up space and light.
To the left of the central kitchen island, the dining area also benefits from plenty of natural light. This highlights the moldings and other architectural details typical of Haussmann apartments. These have been deliberately preserved to contrast with the contemporary style of the renovation.
Going through a doorway, we now reach a comfortable living room. Here too, white walls and modern furniture are warmed by parquet flooring and an elegant period fireplace. As the room is completely independent, it can also be transformed into a guest bedroom.
Back to the kitchen, where the green marble-effect tiled floor leads the way to a corridor. Painted a deep khaki green, it serves as a transition between the day and night spaces. The introduction of this bold color delimits volumes, while echoing the previous rooms.
Adorned with the signature green of the night space and the kitchen tiles, the restroom also contains the water heater. It adjoins a laundry closet with washing machine and storage space.
At the end of the hall, the master bedroom reintroduces the warm Haussmann parquet floor to welcome us. In the background, an almost imperceptible khaki green closet runs the length of the wall. To the right, a custom-made headboard stands out.
Made in natural oak, the headboard breaks with minimalism through its warm, natural hue. It has been designed to integrate niches, wall lights and a cupboard to conceal the electrical panel. Inherited from the time when the room was an independent studio, the latter has been retained here for economic reasons.
On the right, a surprising element catches the eye: slightly protruding into the bedroom space, a unique curved partition introduces movement. It delimits the space of an adjoining shower room and invites gentle movement around the room.
The shower room is compact, yet functional and elegant. The green marble-effect tiles used on the floor and on a whole section of wall are reminiscent of the kitchen, while adding a touch of character to the room.
And what about this curved partition? In addition to its aesthetic appeal, it provides the space and privacy needed for a pleasant shower. On the walls, white tiles have been chosen to complement the tiling for maximum brightness. An ingenious, modern layout, just like the rest of the apartment!
Discover Sloft Edition, Sloft’s print magazine!
Haussmannian Marble Mosaic Mouldings Open kitchen Wood
Photos : Caroline Durst
Text : Aurore Basson
Architect : Atelier Caroline Durst