BEFORE & AFTER INTERIOR RENOVATIONS
Discover our before and after renovation projects in Paris, from complete apartment renovations to kitchens and smaller transformations.
Each project starts with an existing space, its constraints and the way our clients want to live. Through interior architecture and design, we rethink layouts, circulation, storage and functionality to create interiors that feel both personal and effortless.
BEFORE & AFTER: RENOVATING A PARIS KITCHEN
Before the renovation, this kitchen had become so cluttered and impractical that its owners, who normally enjoy cooking, had gradually stopped using it. The original units and sink were unusually low, making everyday use uncomfortable, while the lack of efficient storage made the narrow space increasingly difficult to live with.
The priority was therefore simple : to create a kitchen they would enjoy using again. The entire layout was reconsidered, with comfortable worktop heights, better storage and a more fluid, functional arrangement.
Black cabinetry now gives the kitchen a clean, contemporary identity, balanced by a light worktop. At the end of the room, a bespoke glass partition inspired by Art Nouveau allows natural light to travel through while maintaining a separation from the adjoining space.
BEFORE & AFTER: A COMPLETE PARIS APARTMENT RENOVATION
This Paris apartment had great potential, but years of alterations had gradually erased much of its original character. The renovation was an opportunity to restore its identity while completely rethinking the way the space worked.
We redesigned the layout to improve circulation and make better use of every square metre, while preserving and highlighting the apartment’s original architectural features. A bespoke glass partition allows natural light to flow between spaces, while custom-made joinery provides storage without visually overwhelming the interior.
Materials, colours and details were carefully selected to create a balance between Parisian character and contemporary design, resulting in an apartment that feels brighter, more functional and entirely suited to its owners’ way of living.
BEFORE & AFTER: TRANSFORMING A NEW-BUILD APARTMENT
A new-build apartment may be practical and well finished, yet still feel neutral and impersonal. Here, the challenge was not to start again, but to transform a standard interior into a home that truly reflected its owners.
We reconsidered the overall layout and introduced bespoke storage, carefully selected materials, colour and distinctive design elements to give each space its own identity while maintaining a coherent feel throughout the apartment.
The result is a more personal, functional and characterful interior, showing how interior architecture and design can transform a new-build property without the need for a complete renovation.
BEFORE & AFTER: MAKING A NARROW KITCHEN WORK
This long, narrow kitchen needed more than a visual update. The challenge was to make better use of the limited width while creating a comfortable and practical space for everyday cooking.
The layout was completely reconsidered to optimise circulation, worktop space and storage. Deep blue cabinetry gives the kitchen a strong identity, while natural wood brings warmth and softens the overall look.
Every element was designed to make the most of the available space, transforming a constrained kitchen into a functional, welcoming room with its own distinctive character.
BEFORE & AFTER: TRANSFORMING A LIVING ROOM WITH BESPOKE JOINERY
How do you furnish an apartment where unusual angles make standard furniture difficult to use ? Here, the solution was a seven-metre-long bespoke unit, designed as a continuous element connecting the entrance to the living room.
At the entrance, it provides storage for coats, shoes and everyday essentials. As it extends into the living room, it becomes a media unit while concealing technical equipment. Its continuous design makes use of a previously awkward corner while creating a strong visual connection between the spaces.
A bespoke timber screen completes the design, subtly defining the kitchen, entrance and living room without closing them off or interrupting the views through the apartment.
BEFORE & AFTER: RENOVATING A PARIS APARTMENT AFTER PURCHASE
This apartment in Paris’ 15th arrondissement was renovated immediately after purchase, with one main objective: to turn a fairly neutral interior into a warm and functional family home.
The wall between the kitchen and living room was repositioned to create a larger living space and improve circulation. The new kitchen combines forest green cabinetry with walnut, while marble and brass details add a more refined touch.
A bespoke walnut unit extends this identity into the living room while providing generous storage. Subtle references to 1970s design bring warmth and personality to an interior that remains distinctly contemporary.
BEFORE & AFTER : RENOVATING A VILLA FAÇADE
The renovation of this villa was also an opportunity to completely rethink its exterior appearance. The existing façade lacked coherence and no longer reflected the character we wanted to give the property.
New finishes, colours and architectural details were introduced to create a more contemporary and harmonious composition, while respecting the proportions of the existing building.
The result gives the villa a stronger architectural identity, creating a clear connection between its exterior and the newly designed interiors.
BEFORE & AFTER : UPDATING A BLACK AND WALNUT KITCHEN
For this kitchen in Casablanca, the objective was to modernise the space without undertaking a complete renovation. The existing layout was retained, while the cabinetry, materials and finishes were redesigned to give the room a completely new identity.
The combination of black and walnut brings depth and warmth, while the light worktop and backsplash balance the darker tones and help maintain a bright, contemporary feel.
This transformation shows how carefully targeted changes can completely redefine a kitchen, without necessarily starting from scratch.
BEFORE & AFTER: TRANSFORMING AN ENTRANCE WITHOUT CLOSING IT OFF
The challenge was to give this entrance a clear identity of its own without separating it completely from the living space.
A bespoke timber screen creates a subtle transition between the entrance and the rest of the apartment, while allowing light and views to pass through. Carefully selected furniture, lighting and decorative elements complete the space and make the entrance feel considered rather than simply transitional.
The result is a welcoming and functional entrance that remains visually connected to the apartment, showing how a few carefully designed elements can significantly change the way a space feels.
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Our regional expertise extends throughout Paris intra-muros. Although our interior design firm is historically located at 261 rue du faubourg Saint-Martin in the 10th arrondissement of Paris, this does not prevent us from working everywhere! Currently, we have completed projects in the 9th, 10th, 13th, 15th, 17th and 19th arrondissements.
We also work in the inner suburbs (Hauts-de-Seine 92, Seine-Saint-Denis 93, Val-de-Marne 94). In Hauts de Seine, we mainly work in Asnières-sur-Seine, Bois-Colombes, Colombes, Courbevoie, La Garennes-Colombes and Levallois-Perret since these are the towns around where we live. We are also keen on projects in the surrounding areas: Reuil-Malmaison, Issy-les-Moulineaux, Boulogne Billancourt....
We have an extraordinary advantage for getting around: we are on a motorbike! So we no longer have any limits (not even traffic jams): in this way our radius of action also extends to other cities in the Île-de-France, covering Essonne (91), Seine-et-Marne (77), Yvelines (78) and Val d'Oise (95). Among the many cities, we can mention La-Celle-Saint-Cloud, Charenton-le-Pont, Chatou, Le Vésinet, Versailles, Saint-Nom-la-Bretèche, Marnes-la-Coquette, Vaucresson, Maisons-Laffitte, Sceaux, Saint-Rémy-lès-Chevreuse, Saint-Germain-en-Laye, Saint-Maur-des-Fossés, and many others.
We also offer to carry out projects remotely, as was the case, for example, with this project in Athens . Once the quote has been taken, we work on our computers, so it's easy to work remotely! And let's not lie to ourselves, since COVID, it has become a habit to hold meetings on Zoom, Googlemeet, or Teams...