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Riding into the sunset in a Paris 18 m²

The challenge: converting a maid's quarters into a highly functional pied-à-terre 18 m² Paris, France 50 000 € Retro-contemporary Studio Cyril Rheims Architecte

In this old, dark Parisian maid's quarters, the goal was to create a warm space for a couple and their two children, making the most of its 11-foot ceiling height.
By day, this all-in-one room, made brighter by its vivid color gradients, serves as the living room, dining room, and kitchen.

For mealtimes, the work surface easily converts into a table. There is plenty of storage space to optimize everyday life.

Despite its modest size, the pied-à-terre is fully equipped with appliances such as a dishwasher and washing machine.
The mezzanine structure frees up floor space and creates a dedicated play area for children. The ladder marks the separation between spaces and adds a playful, adventurous dimension to life in the apartment.

The living room sofa hides the primary bedroom. At bedtime, the bed mechanically drops down above the sofa, allowing for perfect optimization of every square centimeter without sacrificing the comfort of the residents.

One section of the wall features low and high storage units, as well as a mirror.
To counteract the lack of natural light on the ground floor, a gradient of warm colors was applied to the walls. The colorful wall, reminiscent of a sunset, extends into the bathroom for greater fluidity between spaces.

The functions of each space are primarily marked by variations in flooring: while the living room has parquet flooring, the bathroom has cement tiles, which are more resistant to moisture.

The mezzanine railing echoes the hues of the setting sun, ideal for a space devoted to nighttime: the structure ensures the children’s safety, while also giving them a sense of privacy in a space they share with their parents.

Cement tiles Colored wall Mezzanine Mirror Modular Open kitchen

Photos : Germain Suignard Photographe
Text : Laurie Picout

Architect : Cyril Rheims Architecte