A small 48sqm apartment transformed with inspiration from Paris
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Even a small 48sqm apartment can have a big personality. Designer Sergei Cherkassov, who took on this project, created it for a young homeowner who is in love with Paris. She dreamed of a soothing interior imbued with a subtle French flair. Above all, she wanted a beautiful, restful, and comfortable space, far from the noise of the city. The result combines spectacular ceiling heights with a bold color palette.
Mustard velvet, deep burgundy, and raw wood form the foundation of this apartment’s decor. The designer approached every space with the same attention to detail, from the living room to the bathroom. He also designed much of the custom furniture to fit the unique proportions of the rooms.
The apartment is located in a building with an industrial past, converted into a contemporary residence. The high ceilings are this property’s greatest asset. They create a sense of space and allow natural light to flow freely. The designer chose to highlight this feature by keeping the spaces as open as possible. Some beautiful original elements, such as the antique ceiling moldings, now complement the decidedly contemporary furniture.
This blend of architectural heritage and modernity shapes the identity of the space. The floor features herringbone parquet, which visually unifies all the rooms. This light wood warms the space and softens the more austere lines of the furniture. Glass doors separate the spaces without ever closing them off completely. They allow light to flow from one room to another, a wise choice in an apartment of this size.
The living room is centered around a mustard-colored velvet sofa topped by an abstract painting blending blue, white, and yellow. A low cabinet made of solid oak sits beneath the wall-mounted television. Two black metal chairs, upholstered in burgundy velvet, flank a small round table. This table, with its rounded legs, is one of the room’s most distinctive pieces of furniture.
A black brass floor lamp with clean, graphic lines completes the room. Instead of a coffee table, which might have obstructed movement in this compact space, there’s a side table with twisted legs in front of the sofa. The mix of materials creates an elegant yet relaxed atmosphere.
The kitchen opens onto the living room but remains fairly unobtrusive since it lacks upper cabinets. Its anthracite-gray cabinet fronts contrast with the light-colored countertop. A solid-wood shelf, mounted on the wall, provides space for books and dishes. A coffee machine sits proudly on the countertop (in the style of a Parisian bistro?). Choosing an open kitchen that flows into the living room is always an effective way to maintain a sense of space in small areas.
The bedroom is cosy with its dark, textured, upholstered headboard. A Japanese-style pendant light, made of ecru fabric striped with black, casts a soft glow. The white bedding pairs with a terracotta throw and a soft grey blanket. An antique dark-wood dresser with ornate handles adds a vintage touch. A light linen curtain filters the daylight and creates a serene atmosphere.
A reading (or contemplation) nook has been created near the window. Black-and-white cushions with graphic patterns are placed there to make it more comfortable. This bedroom exudes calm and softness. The contrast between the antique furniture and the contemporary lines works perfectly in this intimate room.
The most striking feature of this 48sqm apartment is undoubtedly the bathroom. The designer chose to paint the walls entirely in a deep, velvety burgundy. Glossy tiles in the same shade completely cover the shower stall. A tiled niche provides a place to store toiletries. The gold faucets stand out visually in this unique setting. The solid wood vanity is one of the room’s natural elements.
Solid wood shelves, installed near the wall-mounted toilet, provide additional storage, used partly as a bookshelf in the upper section and as storage in the lower section. These color choices, which may seem bold at first glance, completely won over the homeowner. Full-scale painted samples made it possible to visualize the final look before committing to this bold design choice. These deep, well-controlled colors enhance this bathroom, making it unforgettable and inspiring.
This small apartment features very bold design choices. The designer dared to use deep colors and create contrasts between antique furniture and decidedly contemporary pieces. The burgundy bathroom is particularly striking in this project.
Custom-made furniture maximizes every nook and cranny, and touches of colored velvet add warmth to the space. They add vibrancy to the walls, which were intentionally left light to maximize brightness. The balance between premium materials, wood, brass, and velvet, is exceptionally elegant. Choosing color in furniture and accessories is often the best approach for a design that can evolve over time. It serves as inspiration for those hesitant to move beyond white and beige.
This homeowner, who frequently stays in Paris, wanted to recreate the atmosphere of the French capital in her own home. The designer, using velvet and fine materials, sought to evoke the interior of a Haussmann-style apartment. This blend of vintage classicism and contemporary touches could easily be found in a Parisian apartment.
Mustard velvet, deep burgundy, and raw wood form the foundation of this apartment’s decor. The designer approached every space with the same attention to detail, from the living room to the bathroom. He also designed much of the custom furniture to fit the unique proportions of the rooms.
An industrial space transformed into a cozy retreat
The apartment is located in a building with an industrial past, converted into a contemporary residence. The high ceilings are this property’s greatest asset. They create a sense of space and allow natural light to flow freely. The designer chose to highlight this feature by keeping the spaces as open as possible. Some beautiful original elements, such as the antique ceiling moldings, now complement the decidedly contemporary furniture.
This blend of architectural heritage and modernity shapes the identity of the space. The floor features herringbone parquet, which visually unifies all the rooms. This light wood warms the space and softens the more austere lines of the furniture. Glass doors separate the spaces without ever closing them off completely. They allow light to flow from one room to another, a wise choice in an apartment of this size.
A living room full of contrasts
The living room is centered around a mustard-colored velvet sofa topped by an abstract painting blending blue, white, and yellow. A low cabinet made of solid oak sits beneath the wall-mounted television. Two black metal chairs, upholstered in burgundy velvet, flank a small round table. This table, with its rounded legs, is one of the room’s most distinctive pieces of furniture.
A black brass floor lamp with clean, graphic lines completes the room. Instead of a coffee table, which might have obstructed movement in this compact space, there’s a side table with twisted legs in front of the sofa. The mix of materials creates an elegant yet relaxed atmosphere.
A compact, well-designed kitchen
The kitchen opens onto the living room but remains fairly unobtrusive since it lacks upper cabinets. Its anthracite-gray cabinet fronts contrast with the light-colored countertop. A solid-wood shelf, mounted on the wall, provides space for books and dishes. A coffee machine sits proudly on the countertop (in the style of a Parisian bistro?). Choosing an open kitchen that flows into the living room is always an effective way to maintain a sense of space in small areas.
A cosy bedroom in autumnal hues
The bedroom is cosy with its dark, textured, upholstered headboard. A Japanese-style pendant light, made of ecru fabric striped with black, casts a soft glow. The white bedding pairs with a terracotta throw and a soft grey blanket. An antique dark-wood dresser with ornate handles adds a vintage touch. A light linen curtain filters the daylight and creates a serene atmosphere.
A reading (or contemplation) nook has been created near the window. Black-and-white cushions with graphic patterns are placed there to make it more comfortable. This bedroom exudes calm and softness. The contrast between the antique furniture and the contemporary lines works perfectly in this intimate room.
A bold burgundy bathroom
The most striking feature of this 48sqm apartment is undoubtedly the bathroom. The designer chose to paint the walls entirely in a deep, velvety burgundy. Glossy tiles in the same shade completely cover the shower stall. A tiled niche provides a place to store toiletries. The gold faucets stand out visually in this unique setting. The solid wood vanity is one of the room’s natural elements.
Solid wood shelves, installed near the wall-mounted toilet, provide additional storage, used partly as a bookshelf in the upper section and as storage in the lower section. These color choices, which may seem bold at first glance, completely won over the homeowner. Full-scale painted samples made it possible to visualize the final look before committing to this bold design choice. These deep, well-controlled colors enhance this bathroom, making it unforgettable and inspiring.
Our take on this design
This small apartment features very bold design choices. The designer dared to use deep colors and create contrasts between antique furniture and decidedly contemporary pieces. The burgundy bathroom is particularly striking in this project.
Custom-made furniture maximizes every nook and cranny, and touches of colored velvet add warmth to the space. They add vibrancy to the walls, which were intentionally left light to maximize brightness. The balance between premium materials, wood, brass, and velvet, is exceptionally elegant. Choosing color in furniture and accessories is often the best approach for a design that can evolve over time. It serves as inspiration for those hesitant to move beyond white and beige.
A nod to Parisian elegance
This homeowner, who frequently stays in Paris, wanted to recreate the atmosphere of the French capital in her own home. The designer, using velvet and fine materials, sought to evoke the interior of a Haussmann-style apartment. This blend of vintage classicism and contemporary touches could easily be found in a Parisian apartment.
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