Step behind a stone façade on the famous rue Saint-Honoré, and youâll discover this 753-square-foot pied-à -terre, an ideal French respite. Completely renovated by the Parisian interior architecture and design firm Drowicz Studio, the light-filled space recalls cabins on a luxury yacht. With its functional spaces, wooden walls, and sliding doors, the small, light-filled home feels like an invitation to escape into a unique world in the heart of the French capital.
Even though it sits in the heart of Paris, this apartment is the antithesis of Haussmann-style interiors with its open floorplan, warm living room, and spacious dining area. The unit is characterized by its curves that contrast with old ceiling beams. Every inch is optimized while the overwhelming feeling is shaped by the assertive Scandinavian style. The skillful restoration took more than a year to complete and now the 753-square-foot pied-Ã -terre feels like a perfectly designed small hotel suite, with a twist. The studio gave it a remarkably seamless flow between spaces as angles become curves and lines merge into arches. The result is a home with a sense of harmony between its different elements that invites to you to explore.
Thanks to the masterful touches of different materials and colors, the apartment on the sixth and top floor of its building is like a piece of jewelry with every element precisely placed to add to the overall composition. The furniture was custom-made in Italy, Denmark, and France. The Italian alpine green marble bathroom, Carlo Bartoliâs vintage leather chairs, and the custom-made travertine dining table are among the stand-out features of this unique pied-Ã -terre.
This article was originally published in AD France. Art and objects are from Collection Haensel Leith.
