In Paris’s 17th arrondissement, a 77-square-meter apartment from the 1970s underwent a complete renovation by interior designer Maëlle Guillemin, in collaboration with Vincent Jacquart of the CHHO studio. The project had two goals: to create a warm living space for the couple who own the apartment and their child, while providing a clear separation between the living areas and the more private spaces.
The apartment’s character is revealed as soon as you enter, where a dialogue unfolds between the existing elements and the contemporary design, as seen in the wooden drop ceiling, the lightened and varnished checkerboard-patterned floor, and the concrete beam.
In the living room, the walls are painted a warm white from Ressource Peinture. As for the furniture, the Ethel table from The Masie perfectly meets the homeowners’ preferences for natural materials: a light mango wood tabletop paired with gray chrome metal legs. Above it, two Zara Home pendant lights complete the look with simplicity.
The living room, designed in the same spirit, features a custom-made wooden bookshelf, created in collaboration with the cabinetmaking firm Minuscie. It is equipped with a system of notches and modular shelves that can be rearranged as desired.
Hanging from the ceiling, the Balma pendant light in brown glass by Kave Home showcases its organic lines and enhances the room’s soft, cozy atmosphere. It hangs above the Crecia coffee table, made of mango wood and marble, from The Masie. A touch of vintage charm: the lacquered wooden chair by Martinstoll, found at Le Cartel in Belleville.
Simple and functional, the kitchen features, on one side, Plum cabinet doors in honey oak…
On the other side, blue facades—also designed by Plum—echo the color scheme of the old kitchen. A way to
“subtly reinterpreting what already exists” and creating this “neo-’70s” vibe, in the words of Maëlle Guillemin. On the countertop sits a coffee maker from the Swedish manufacturer Aarke.
The original design was kept the same. The separation between the living areas and the sleeping area is marked by a discreet, flush-mounted door that blends into the wall and keeps the flow of movement unobstructed.
In the primary bedroom, old-world charm blends with contemporary pieces, like the two silver Matteo Piccola wall sconces by Holländer.
With its clean, inviting design, the child’s room is painted in a shade of yellow from Ressource Peinture. A small desk and an IKEA chair create a space perfect for play.
The bathroom also plays with color and design, with these tiles covering the shower, installed by TLD Décor.
