Beneath the low ceilings of a former office, interior designer Sacha Ekert has embarked on a careful reinterpretation of a 48-square-meter space, creating a light-filled open-plan one-bedroom apartment.
Initially, however, the space – a dark ground level space with low ceilings and a kitchen with no natural light – was anything but welcoming. A former office, it represented a challenging starting point that was nonetheless primed for a redesign. Sacha Ekert, an interior designer at a Parisian agency, turned it into his testing ground. His approach was clear: to create as much space as possible in the living area, even if it meant deliberately reducing the size of the more private rooms.
Opening the space up to the outside and enhancing the flow of light were therefore the foundations of the project: “The light coming into the living room is used to its full potential, providing a double exposure to the bedroom,” explains the young interior designer. The polystyrene false ceiling was removed to increase the height and allow for custom-made fittings to take their place. This continuity is extended to the walls and ceilings, which are painted in the same warm white color. The kitchen, although located in a secondary position, naturally stands out as the heart of the project. The creation of the central island and the extension of the worktop into a dining bench create a new, warmer rhythm.
The palette of materials supports this pursuit of balance. Light wood, travertine, and polished concrete form a natural base, warmed by a few touches of taupe. But the raw material remains light throughout, shaping the space, revealing the volumes, and asserting the choice of an open-plan interior designed around everyday life.
Located on Rue d’Amboise, the apartment is in an 18th-century building, just a stone’s throw from the Opéra-Comique.
From the entrance, the space opens seamlessly onto the kitchen. The absence of a vestibule creates a generous first impression, where the eye can roam freely.
The true heart of the project, the kitchen is organized around a central island that structures the space while adding a welcoming dimension to the functional layout.
Enhanced by the light wood and depth of the travertine, the kitchen has a character that is both understated and warm.
Between the kitchen and the dining room, the custom-made bench naturally extends the countertop.
Around the waxed concrete table, vintage chairs, found at the Institut du Monde Arabe flea market, complement the fawn-colored velvet upholstery.
Sacha Ekert stands against the curved wall of the living room, designed to soften the floor plan and allow light to flow in.
Despite its ground floor setting, the space benefits fully from the natural light provided by two windows and gains in legibility thanks to the open-plan layout.
The choice of furniture cultivates a Scandinavian warmth. Simple lines, natural materials, and enveloping seats invite you to relax.
Behind the sofa, the built-in bookcase emphasizes the height of the living room while enhancing its sense of depth.
Between the bedroom and the kitchen, an oak-framed glazed partition lets light in and bathes the sleeping area in additional daylight.
The bed fits right into its minimalist setting, where ochre tones and textured materials extend the unity of the design.
Opening onto the bedroom, the bathroom is adorned with Marius Aurenti waxed concrete in a rope shade.
The wooden vanity unit is wrapped in soft light. The built-in faucets complement the chrome finishes of the Schneider outlets.
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A landmark that needs no introduction, yet has retained its authentic Parisian charm, with an atmosphere straight out of a movie. The Certified coffee kiosk serves the best flat white in Paris. BIBLIOTHÈQUE RICHELIEU
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A classic Parisian gem, the oval room is breathtaking. The renovation of the space was brilliantly executed, notably with an impressive organic metal staircase that contrasts nicely with the ubiquitous cut stone.
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