About this topic of unconventional spaces transformed into homes I have written before in an article from the past. I have previously presented a similar arrangement from Toronto, now we will present one from Paris. Let's see how the French approach these spaces that were not initially designed to be used as living spaces.
The work of refurbishment and reconfiguration of the space belongs to some French architects, who managed to transform a workshop, out of use, into a contemporary home for a family with two children. This house represents an intelligent combination of styles such as the contemporary one with the industrial one, and the combination between them while maintaining a somewhat vintage air.
Their approach aimed at maximizing the available space. Several partition walls were introduced into the old hall and multiple storage spaces were created.
The living room is composed of an open space where a library, a piano, and a comfortable sofa have been included, and this living room "communicates" with an extremely charming and functional kitchen.
Highlighting the openings, using continuous plans and materials in shades that create spaciousness was a trick that the architects resorted to in order to broaden the horizon visually.
The kitchen is one of the boldest arrangements; it is discreetly delimited from the rest of the open space room, it is decorated in very pleasant shades and the lighting system - a bunch of blue lampshades, is simply adorable.
From an arrangement point of view, many of the original elements of the building have been preserved. One of the support pillars, for example, is right in the middle of the living room.
In terms of style, the interior design has small industrial and Scandinavian influences, but it also has numerous contemporary elements, which creates an interesting contrast between past and present. We can note the attempt to combine these different styles, but with subtle similarities between them that give the space a very authentic feel.
Thus, in addition to preserving some elements from the old workshop, the architects included the precise shapes and cursive lines of modern finishes. The pillar in the living room has a color that blends perfectly with the shade of the sofa or the radiators.
In both bedrooms, both the children's and the parents', bunk beds have been installed. This helps to make better use of the available space but at the same time gives the house an air of authenticity and nonconformity.
This house represents a contemporary approach applied to an old space - proof that no drastic transformation is impossible.
