Rethinking the interior of a duplex appartement
- Dimensions: 120m²
- Objective: Break down the partitions and enhance the views
- Materials: Wooden, steel, solid oak parquet, terrazzo screen/lattice
Dividing and connecting spaces
The goal of this interior design project was to open up the ground floor volumes to make them more fluid. It was nevertheless important to maintain some functional independence between the different areas of the duplex.
To meet these requirements, the interior designer proposed removing the existing partitions and designed a custom carpentry unit, consisting of a dressing area, a bench, and wooden lattice/claustra. This carpentry visually connects these spaces to the rest of the living area.
To create a proper entrance, a black lacquered steel glass door was installed, marking an elegant transition between the building staircase and the interior of the duplex.
On the upper floor, the sleeping area was completely open when the duplex was purchased. The interior designer created a mezzanine overlooking the double-height living room. The mezzanine is elegantly separated from the bedroom space by a glazed library unit.
A motorized panoramic glass partition generously illuminates the TV/relaxation area, allowing for privacy throughout the year. In summer, when the partition is opened, the interior space transforms into a true rooftop terrace, offering a stunning view over the Parisian rooftops.
Re-decorating and unifying
The materials used on the upper floor, although of good quality, contrasted with those on the ground floor, which were more noble and refined.
The bathroom and bath area were fully decorated with the bold choice of an intense terrazzo.
The solid oak flooring, similar to that on the ground floor, was found under the carpet. It was carefully restored for perfect uniformity between the two levels.
Uniformity was further enhanced with the creation of a wooden lattice headboard and the continuation of the existing double-height living room library into the mezzanine area.
Transparency and views over the rooftops of Paris
The apartment is rediscovered while preserving the key elements that initially captivated our clients. It becomes through-flowing, on the ground floor thanks to the permeability of the spaces, with sightlines extending outdoors from every point.
On the upper floor, the creation of the panoramic glass partition, perfectly symmetrical to the one already present above the living room, and the replacement of the small roof windows with larger ones allow through-views over the Parisian rooftops.
