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Light and color in a 40 m² apartment in Paris

The challenge: transform a partitioned space into a bright pied-à-terre 40 m² Paris, France 85 000 € Contemporary classic One-bedroom Perrine Sagala

Once fragmented by a dated layout (oversized entrance, partitioned kitchen, isolated WC, poorly connected rooms), this 1970s apartment underwent a complete transformation, orchestrated by interior designer Perrine Sagala.

A complete overhaul of the utilities, relocated radiators and decompartmentalized volumes: the worksite redefined the space to create a comfortable Parisian pied-à-terre suitable for remote working. The result is a fluid, compact and elegant interior, where every detail optimizes the 40 square meters and reveals the full potential of the apartment.

In the entrance hall, a rounded piece of furniture made of stained plywood structures the space right from the threshold. Inspired by the marine world dear to the owners, it elegantly conceals a closet, laundry room and electrical panel, while integrating refrigerator and storage units on the kitchen side, concentrating all in a sculptural, flowing volume.

The now open living room takes full advantage of the light coming from three north-facing windows. The various functions it accommodates flow together seamlessly, while parquet flooring unifies the floor, bringing warmth and continuity to the space.

Curves are omnipresent in this project, as in the half-arches in the entrance and the coffee table with its chamfered corners. Even the baseboards follow a rounded path, bringing fluidity and coherence to the whole apartment.

The kitchen plays on the contrast between standard elements – such as the Ikea modules – and high-end features, such as the granite countertop. The clever integration of the refrigerator in the entryway unit makes the kitchen appear more compact than it actually is.

The recess formed by the entrance unit and the apartment’s load-bearing elements houses a series of wooden shelves – matched to the color of the unit – creating a harmonious, integrated storage space.

The walls, painted in a warm white, balance the northern light while highlighting the apartment’s colorful touches, such as the kitchen furniture or the pendant light which hangs above the table.

The Viscont White mat granite worktop and credenza, designed by Passion Granit, are distinguished by their clean lines. The rounded shape of the credenza dialogues with the curved stainless steel faucet.

A  sliding door with a mirrored finish separates the living room from the bedroom, concealing the latter from view while amplifying the perspective with the reflection of light from the windows.

The bed is set between a full window facade and a large storage area. Simplicity and minimalism highlight the natural light and the view, the real protagonists of the space.

The bedroom has two entrances: from the living room and from the bathroom. The latter is framed by two large built-in closets, designed with Pax modules from Ikea and custom-made MDF doors. The height of the closets dictated the white-painted dropped ceiling, which runs like a common thread through all the rooms.

In the powder room, Perrine Sagala plays on contrasts: dark blue tiles and earthenware, touches of coral red and graphic lines, with a coral-colored ceiling to liven things up.

Arch Granite Mirror Plywood Stainless steel Tiles Wood

Photos : Lucas Soubigou-Marie
Text : Coline Jacquet

Architect : Perrine Sagala