Houzz Tour: A Chic Parisian Apartment Filled With Colour and Art - Welcome to this charming Parisian apartment - Located in the 7th district of the capital city - Where comfort, art and charm are key. Contemporary furniture mixes with the traditional Elements of the apartment, like cast-iron radiators and authentic wooden floors, to highlight the Hausmannian charm of the home. Architects Alon and Betsy live here With Their 16-year-old daughter and cat, goal Has not this always-been the case. The architects Had to start from scratch Before They Could Consider moving-even in. It Had Previously featured small rooms, poor light and an awkward layout.
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Houzz at a Glance
Who lives here Alon and Betsy Kasha, along with Their 16 year old daughter
Size 1,250 square feet
Rentals Paris, France
Architects Alon and Betsy Kasah of a + B Kasha Designs
The apartment has a great rooftop view of the Parisian district of Saint-Germain-des-Prés
Who lives here Alon and Betsy Kasha, along with Their 16 year old daughter
Size 1,250 square feet
Rentals Paris, France
Architects Alon and Betsy Kasah of a + B Kasha Designs
The apartment has a great rooftop view of the Parisian district of Saint-Germain-des-Prés
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When Alon and Betsy Decided to move into this apartment, They Were fully aware of the amount of work needed to make it liveable. 'It was a Parisian apartment; very classic and very Deteriorated. The buckled floors and the ceilings cracked. The layout of the rooms was very disappointing, for example Both the kitchen and the dining room upstairs Were, 'says Alon. Furthermore, the ceilings Were low and the Lack of natural light Was Obvious - starting from scratch Was the only viable option
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The color white runs Throughout The flat - white on the walls, white on the windows, white on the beams - it keeps the home and light Makes it feel more spacious. 'Using white gave us the perfect neutral background to exhibit our paintings different,' say the owners. Their artwork, photographs, carpets, curtains and --other objects all bring the additional color to the apartment.
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The pair explain que le incorporation of art into Their design is significant very . Artwork is Carefully Placed in Almost every room.
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There Was still the issue of low ceilings and scarcity of natural light. They Decided to pull down the interior walls to open up the space and get rid of the suspended ceilings, revealing Numerous beams. The new space, along with the white-painted beams, windows and walls, is bright and light-filled. The double exposure of the apartment allows light to flood through it - Such a transformation from the dark, enclosed space before.
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The original beams Were aussi painted white to keep the feeling of space, and They Provide a warm and authentic atmosphere to the apartment.
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The Parents and Their teenage daughter are not alone in the apartment ... a four legged feline friend est aussi a member of the family. Selon the couple 'We Were Committed to include our cat in the design of the apartment, so we created a little hidden spot under the staircase. It's a quiet spot for the cat that's in keeping with the style of the space. We also created a little balcony outside our bedroom window so the cat can enjoy the outside world too, 'says Alon.
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The organization of the rooms now flows very naturally. A wide hallway leads into a double living room with an adjacent kitchen That Overlooks a small courtyard. On the other side of the corridor is the master suite, qui includes bedroom, dressing room and master bathroom. Upstairs is a further Top bedroom and bathroom. 'We definitely wanted to Maintain the classic feel Throughout the apartment. Reviews This was key in our choice of materials, the goal hand idea Was to open up the apartment and liberate the space visually, "says Betsy.
Browse parquet flooring
Browse parquet flooring
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For Alon and Betsy It was essential to give the home a real sense of personality. 'The soul of the apartment is very important and our feelings naturally guided us Reviews towards the adequate style,' say the architects. They turned to design classics Such As a Le Corbusier sofa, and a table and chairs from Saarinen. By tying contemporary rooms to more authentic Elements (like the wooden floor), the owners Were ble to create a warm and welcoming atmosphere.
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In order to Bring That extra soul to the home, Betsy and Alon Decided to use vintage materials. Authentic wooden floors Were refitted, restored cast-iron radiators Were installed, tongue-and-groove jointed windows Were fitted with stripped espagnolette rods. The result is the perfect mixture of classic and contemporary.
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in the bathroom, the architects thing tasteful mixture of tiles, marble and glass.
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'Decoration is very significant to us,' explain Alon and Betsy. 'The key is to enter the apartment with the feeling That It HAS always beens like this. To help prompt this feeling, we love to mix the classic of the 50s designers like Le Corbusier, with a mixture of contemporary, secondhand and antique finds from the start of the century. 'The result is an eclectic yet balanced and harmonious atmosphere.
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Alon and Betsy soundproofed the apartment to Avoid Any tension with l'autre residents in the building.
For Their 16-year-old daughter's bedroom, They Went for a soft color pallet and a delicate atmosphere. 'We used an old pier mirror to create a wonderful headboard and added a cushioned pink fabric,' explain the parents. There are Many bookcases in the room Because Their daughter loves reading. The space Was formerly an attic. The architects thing to paint the white beams pour augmenter the sense of space, and air-conditioning Was added.
For Their 16-year-old daughter's bedroom, They Went for a soft color pallet and a delicate atmosphere. 'We used an old pier mirror to create a wonderful headboard and added a cushioned pink fabric,' explain the parents. There are Many bookcases in the room Because Their daughter loves reading. The space Was formerly an attic. The architects thing to paint the white beams pour augmenter the sense of space, and air-conditioning Was added.
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So Many Combining different textures Creates a warm atmosphere. Harmony entre materials and objects Often comes quite naturally. For example, we use chairs, sofas and curtains of beige and brown tones Such as leather and linen to accentuate the warmth of old wood. We also feel the lath combined well with stone and marble Elements, 'explain the architects.
Before Photo
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These pictures show the transformation radical.
Before Photo
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The form bathroom was converted into a sleek and contemporary kitchen ...
Before Photo
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... and the train kitchen is now an elegant and bright bathroom.
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