Houzz Tour: A bright and flat Bohemian artist in Paris

Houzz Tour: A bright and flat Bohemian artist in Paris - A second furniture enthusiast had lived in his original and charming studio in Paris for years . But his house was more suited to the painting to life. She hired architect Miriam Gassmann to redesign the space and allow it to be bathed in the light of the huge windows. The architect's challenge was to restructure the studio while preserving its bohemian sense of origin. Miriam comes with an authentic space that is easygoing, bright fresh canvas on which the owner's imagination can flow.

Houzz at a Glance
Location Paris
Who lives here an artist
Size 970 sq ft
This is interesting The owner is a trapeze performer, artist, passionate and second hand furniture restorer eager.

Miriam Gassmann

The owner of this studio had lived there for years, and had collected many treasures over that time. He had been more of an art studio in a house, and she wanted to change that with the help of Miriam.

Miriam Gassmann

Miriam Gassmann

There was a challenge to renovate the studio. Walls partitioned spaces, the wallpaper was everywhere, and the loft was used to store paintings. "We decided to take everything down to open the space completely, and the first floor, we have expanded the space to create a full-size bedroom, Miriam said.

Miriam Gassmann

Miriam Gassmann

Miriam and the owner went down the wallpaper and painted the walls white. The amateur-flea finds needed no outside help in the selection of furniture. "Neutrality walls allows it to change styles and decorations as it feels fit, says Miriam.

Miriam Gassmann

free walls, new kitchen stands where a small kitchenette and bathroom under the stairs used to be. The new floor is light oak. The open staircase railings and large windows allow the cooking space to breathe.

Miriam Gassmann

architect recommended a gray background for the kitchen. "The owner was afraid his location and at the end of the piece, would result in a strong sense of darkness. I convinced him to embrace this light-dark contrast, "says Miriam.

She adds artificial lighting in the mezzanine to mitigate the effects of the reduced ceiling. She opened the walled and equipped with stair railing black steel in harmony with those of the mezzanine.

Miriam Gassmann

vertical and horizontal windows that bathe the interior with light are the main asset of the apartment.

The architect replaced the grates on the floor, previously rustic wood, with a white concrete element surmounted by a handrail custom black steel. She added wardrobes with mirrored doors to this space, which now serves as the owner's bedroom.

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Miriam Gassmann

the studio also features a second floor, accessible from the kitchen, where the owner has created a guest room. The storage area received a new coat of paint, but retains its originality.

Miriam Gassmann

Miriam Gassmann

only once an art studio, the site has kept its spirit gallery. The owner has even found a place for his trapeze swing.

Miriam Gassmann

Libraries were added to the area of ​​toilet blue-tiled, which previously had also housed a sink.

Miriam Gassmann

the architect has created an alcove dedicated to the bath. "The owner spent a good amount of time in the bath, both for relaxing and reading, she said. The bathroom is covered in zellige, a decorative tile dating from the ancient Mediterranean through Mosaic del Sur. With its black and white cement tiles on the wall, this alcove is also an elegant boudoir.

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Miriam Gassmann

This recess is a third bathroom area; the sink is topped by a mirror. It is open to the mezzanine and the benefits of great natural light.

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