Under the rooftops of Paris's 16th arrondissement, this 27-square-meter studio underwent a radical transformation. To realize its full potential, owner Annabelle called on interior designers Raphaël Suspène and Sorya Try Brughera (Éditions Odette agency).
Together, they created a project of hushed elegance, inspired by the codes of the hotel industry, where comfort blends with a precise architectural style.
Carpeting throughout enhances the feeling of comfort, while thickly woven curtains contribute to the acoustics and intimacy of the space. A palette of sober tones, ranging from beige to chocolate brown, completes this resolutely sophisticated ensemble.
In this apartment, the kitchen is masked behind a bronze mirror front, playing with reflections and visually extending the space.
Inspired by the large mirrored panels of the hotel industry, it is combined with a quartzite countertop from Easyplan. The choice of materials is as functional as it is refined.
The round, space-saving dining table fits neatly into the room, supported by a brushed, bronze-tinted base that contrasts with the honey-colored wood of the armchairs. In the background, a wall-mounted radiator, adorned with gold leaf, is transformed into a truly decorative element.
In the bedroom, the bed is set in a half-niche, nestled between two recesses that structure the space and reinforce the cocoon effect. Gold-finish wall sconces add a sophisticated touch, while the headboard, custom upholstered by Dena France, completes this intimate yet elegant composition.
The dressing room naturally finds its place in an adjoining room, to the right of the bed. Dressed in dark wood to echo the door, it is part of the material continuity of the apartment.
Its integrated lighting casts a soft glow, highlighting the space’s contours and enhancing the room’s cozy atmosphere, where every detail composes a mastered elegance.
An overview of the bedroom, wrapped in a soft palette of beiges that echoes the carpet. Upholstered elements and dark wood accents add rhythm to the composition, emphasizing its depth and subtly structuring the space without disrupting the room’s cozy atmosphere.
Zoom in on the desk, whose rounded wooden worktop extends and turns to support the banquette. A fluid continuity between the two elements, creating a coherent, sculptural whole.
The banquette, designed by Dena France and L’Atelier B, is set against a mirrored wall. Echoing the kitchen’s facades and inspired by glass block walls, this cladding is composed of square modules that catch the light and fragment its reflections. A subtle interplay of transparencies and repetitions that responds to the wallpapered composition of the office wall and extends the dialogue of materials throughout the apartment.
The bathroom is revealed from the living room as a more intimate, secluded space. Dark tones dominate, reinforced by deliberately subdued artificial lighting that softens the contours.
A convex wall, following the curve of the building’s stairwell, structures the bathroom. Dressed in slender beige Zellige tiles, it catches the light and creates a sense of verticality, as if the space were extending upwards. A single step marks the transition to the slightly raised shower.
The interplay of levels continues in the shower, where a step extends the feature and also serves as a seat. Clad in large marble tiles, the wall features a recessed niche designed for everyday use.
The rounded washbasin rests on a marble top, a continuation of the floor-to-wall cladding that covers the entire bathroom. In this mineral-toned continuity, brass fittings and door handles punctuate the space with warmer highlights, highlighting the balance between sobriety of materials and refinement of details.
