Final Up to date: | Revealed: June 2nd, 2023
Prepare for the earlier than & after transformation of this beautiful Paris residence!
A great Paris reworking challenge is tough to withstand, particularly when we’ve got the prospect to remodel a drained outdated residence into a stupendous house within the Metropolis of Gentle. We knew the second we stepped into the residence that might develop into Beaux Rêves that it was one thing very particular. The situation alongside a chic tree-lined boulevard within the seventh arrondissement and its lengthy balcony with Eiffel Tower views made it a dream property. Properly, at the least, it had that potential, but it surely wasn’t going to be a easy activity.
Our mission, ought to we select to just accept it, was to take this very poor situation one-bedroom, one-bathroom residence and switch it into a fully excellent, move-in prepared Parisian house. And never solely wouldn’t it have beautiful and comfy residing areas and a peaceable bed room, however it could even have a model new trendy kitchen and never only one, however two full loos. Plus a desk space for working at house!
AFTER: Unbeatable Paris view from the Beaux Rêves.
By no means ones to show down a difficult Paris residence transform, our crew—together with Ann Huff from Huff Harrington—got here collectively to create a masterpiece. Upon completion, the attractive Beaux Rêves residence bought instantly to a really joyful purchaser who was on the lookout for a trouble free solution to get pleasure from residing in Paris. It was prepared for them to maneuver proper it! This renovation was such a labor of affection and we’re excited to share a glance behind the scenes on the earlier than and after at Beaux Rêves.
Residing Room: Parisian Residing at its Best
AFTER: The lounge full with ending touches.
With massive French doorways that crammed the room with mild and a beautiful lengthy balcony, this residence deserved to be as spectacular as its setting within the seventh arrondissement. Nevertheless, what we began with have been darkish rooms, paint peeling from the ceilings, water broken and soiled partitions and outdated wiring and fixtures. A whole and whole renovation was required. Whereas an incredible quantity of labor, it meant we had the prospect to switch the darkish flooring with stunning new mild but nonetheless heat toned herringbone parquet all through your complete residence. It’s was additionally the chance to put in new wiring and central air-con.
BEFORE: Crowded and darkish lounge.
After we first considered the residence, the bigger of the 2 residing areas was getting used as a eating room. Not a really purposeful use of house, we determined as a substitute to make use of this room with two massive French doorways as the lounge. There was little or no within the authentic residing areas that may very well be salvaged, however there was a stunning assertion marble hearth mantle that was an authentic function we wished to maintain within the last design. Wanting past the peeling paint on the ceilings, there was essentially the most stunning crown molding that needing some restoration work, however was additionally price preserving
BEFORE: The crown molding and the hearth have been saved. The remaining needed to go!
Older Paris residences are sometimes very chopped up and divided, which was the case with this residence. To create a bigger sense of house, we eliminated the glass paneled door to the hallway from the lounge. Two storage niches on both aspect of the hearth created the right alternative to open them up as doorways to the adjoining room for a greater circulate between the lounge and the brand new open-plan kitchen and eating space.
AFTER: Two new openings on both aspect of the hearth join the residing areas.
With a brand new and extra open design, your complete residence feels extra spacious. Opening up the doorways on both aspect of the hearth makes the marble mantle topped with a shocking vintage body the focus for the room. Comfy trendy decor and vintage lights and mirror from the Puces Paris flea market are the right ending touches. This house now lives as much as its stellar location and is actually a spot a stupendous desires – the which means of the residence’s identify Beaux Rêves.
Including a New Open-Plan Kitchen and Eating Room
AFTER: Beautiful kitchen with eating space.
After creating such a stupendous and welcoming lounge, it was time to resolve one other difficulty with this Paris residence. The unique kitchen was an extended and slender room tucked away at the back of the residence. With a balcony that is excellent for a bistro desk and eating outside with a view of the Eiffel Tower, it solely made sense to maneuver the kitchen to the other aspect of the residence. Now there’s a beautiful open-plan kitchen with eating space that opens on to balcony – perfection!
BEFORE: This sitting room was became a open-plan kitchen and eating room.
Shifting the kitchen from its authentic location, which you’ll see under, created a big house that we may make the most of to create a second toilet and even a desk space for working at house.
BEFORE: The kitchen initially took up a considerable amount of house within the residence.
The open-plan kitchen and eating space is very interesting at Beaux Rêves, the place you may open the French doorways and take within the view over the treetops of traditional Parisian buildings. Store on the native markets and benefit from the ease of making ready your favourite meals and eating within the elegantly designed house or step out onto the balcony. Whether or not you are beginning your day with espresso and the Eiffel Tower, having fun with a quiet time studying or watching the lights sparkle on the Eiffel Tower, the balcony when so effectively integrated into the residence’s design rapidly turns into a favourite residing house.
AFTER: Comfy and delightful – a dream kitchen in Paris!
The trendy kitchen is anchored by one other marble hearth mantle topped with an vintage gold body. Each element works collectively to create a harmonious setting, with the smooth white and gray cupboards complementing the marble desk, counters and backsplash.
BEFORE: This room initially felt closed off.
The eating space is hardly even recognizable from earlier than to after! You may assume that creating two new openings to the lounge would make the room really feel smaller, but it surely has the other impact. Now it’s mild and spacious and there is room for a contemporary marble-topped desk and 4 chairs.
AFTER: Two entrances to the lounge on both aspect of the eating desk.
A Bed room Good for Parisian Goals
AFTER: Making a serene bed room with a Parisian contact.
Though it wasn’t in superb form in any respect, the one a part of the residence that didn’t require vital structural work was the bed room. The room had a pleasant massive window overlooking the interior a part of the constructing, which was a superb function. The room had good bones however was in dire want of some TLC.
BEFORE: The unique bed room wanted a whole lot of updating.
With the brand new bed room, the main target was on purposeful design with a chic contact. The wall panels and floral wallpaper add a standard contact that’s accented by trendy wall sconces, lighting and a stupendous vintage mirror. Whereas we love including historic design components, we at all times guarantee there are additionally all of the little comfy particulars like wall-mounted lamps for studying in mattress.
AFTER: Candy desires within the Beaux Reves bed room!
Creating new storage options was a high precedence and was solved by the addition of a mirror paneled built-in wardrobe. This together with the big storage beneath the container mattress means there’s loads of room to really feel proper at house.
AFTER: Design and luxury within the new bed room.
Loos: Redesigning with Fashionable Comforts in Thoughts
AFTER: A very new search for the bathe room.
As with most of our Paris residence remodels, the lavatory scenario wanted some critical consideration. This residence’s major toilet was initially break up between a slender toilet with bathe and sink that was situated on the finish of the hallway after which a tiny powder room with bathroom close to the doorway. Evidently, every little thing needed to go!
BEFORE: The unique bathe room (left) and the darkish powder room (proper) wanted a whole makeover.
As soon as we had a clear slate to work with, we opted for a brilliant and trendy design with mild coloured marble for the bathe tiles and sink. The sunshine tones create a way of house whereas the gold fixtures add a heat contact. The luminous new bathe room has a crisp trendy design and loads of storage.
Including a second toilet is at all times a precedence, even in one-bedroom residences, because it makes it much more comfy, particularly in case you have company visiting. After contemplating a number of completely different configurations, we determined to make the most of the kitchen house to create a second full toilet. Whereas the kitchen felt awkward and dingy, we knew there was a whole lot of potential right here.
BEFORE: This angle of the outdated kitchen was remodeled right into a second full toilet.
The ultimate consequence would not even appear to be the identical place! The brand new second toilet has a glass enclosed bathe, a large sink with built-in storage and a second bathroom. The woven sample flooring tiles are a stunning contact and the mixture of the big window and mirror over the sink fill the room with mild.
AFTER: Second full toilet changed the unique kitchen.
AFTER: Including a second bathroom within the new toilet.
In fact, we could not neglect that little powder room by the doorway. It obtained a complete revamp as effectively with placing geometric tiles and a brand new sink. We find it irresistible!
AFTER: Fashionable new search for the powder room with sink (left) and geometric flooring tiles (proper).
All within the Particulars
AFTER: Creating an area to earn a living from home in Paris.
And, in fact, the perfect renovations are at all times within the particulars. After relocating the kitchen, there was additional house to create a piece space at Beaux Rêves. We all know lots of our house owners must sustain with work whereas in Paris or get pleasure from having a devoted house for his or her laptops.
Discovering Your Good Residence in Paris
AFTER: A toast to a wonderful renovation at Beaux Rêves!
We’re happy with our groups for the large quantity and work and love that went into create the attractive Beaux Rêves residence. When you loved the earlier than and after transformation and want to know extra about discovering your dream house in Paris, contact our crew at [email protected].
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