This apartment is a true gem, where "vintage" decorative items perfectly synchronize with the modern interior design, conferring a surprisingly sophisticated aesthetic.
The apartment's owners, Thierry and Marie-Sophie, personally oversaw the redesign and furnishing of the space, from the natural wooden floor to the ceiling inlaid with period motifs. It took three months to completely renovate the forty-year-old unfinished apartment.
Thierry states that in terms of renovation "One thing led to another. We had generous ideas: a strong presence corridor, gray for the child's room, a conservatory, a retro bathroom in black and white, some areas with colored lime plaster.
And then, when we imagined each room, we imagined other things for the adjacent room. And this is the result! Everything was thought out meticulously, which constituted a big step! But it's very nice to see how a project progresses, to conceptualize it and then to see it fulfilled.
In terms of furnishing, the apartment's spacious rooms have high windows that allow natural light to flood the space effortlessly, but also drapes to maintain coolness in the hot afternoons. Modern furniture, such as white shelves and a blue sofa, blends extremely elegantly with the vintage armchair with warm floral prints.
However, the interesting combination of "antique" and "modern" design in terms of furniture is far from subtle, the creative inspiration of the owners being more than just a simple reproduction. In fact, this "vintage"-"modern" contrast is sophisticated and urban in itself.
Thierry claims that his education in interior design was cultivated by his parents: "My mother has always been sensitive to decoration and interior design, with a keen eye for detail; she seeks to create spaces where people feel good. In fact, we like to exchange suggestions regarding furniture and send each other photos of our discoveries.
My father's passions lie in another area: he is very sensitive to beautiful objects, antique furniture that has a story. We used to (and still do, actually) visit auction houses very often.
