5 Cozy Apartments in Paris You Will Love

These apartments are located in the heart of Paris, their owners are accustomed to admiring romantic views from windows and leading an active lifestyle in the city center. We invite you to visit them and be inspired by luxurious interiors.

1. Three-Story Apartment in a Historical DistrictPlaceParisApartmentThree-StoryArea170 m²

What was the task when decorating the apartment? The architects of Stirnberg Esteve Architects had to preserve elements of old finishes and "befriend" them with modern furniture and decor.

Solution. The architects decided not to mask or hide the open frame structure of the apartment, but to make an accent on it. Therefore, they left the exposed beams as they were and cleared the brick masonry on one of the walls to support it. Due to the height differences between the walls and ceilings, custom-made wardrobes and shelves were made.

The finished interior was complemented with large lamps, neutral sofas, chairs and coffee tables. And of course, one of the typical Parisian touches was not forgotten — printed tiles on the floor in the hallway.

Design tips to take on board:

• Classic furniture was enhanced with almost invisible hardware so that storage systems did not draw attention and maintained the illusion of clean walls. The same principle was applied to the choice of invisible doors between rooms;
• To make the minimalist setting look expressive and engaging, the architects painted several walls, the inner sides of some open shelves and part of the bathroom in deep blue.

2. Eclectic Two-Bedroom Apartment with Three FireplacesPlaceParisApartmentTwo-Bedroom

What was the task when decorating the apartment? Designers of 10surdix studio were tasked with designing the interior of a two-bedroom apartment in a historical building in Ottoman style. The apartment was characterized by high ceilings, floor-to-ceiling windows and several fireplaces in the style of Louis XVI.

Solution. Designers did not totally restructure the interior around classical original elements, but only subtly emphasized them with color. The main space was painted white, and some walls and the corridor ceiling were painted deep blue. This created a graphic and unconventional look.

The fireplace in the living room is the composition center of the apartment. It was carefully designed to match the ceiling and walls in the corridor and supported with accessories, tableware and blue glass vases. The other fireplaces were left white to avoid overloading the interior.

Design tips to take on board:

• To make the ceilings visually higher, designers made a vertical accent: floor-to-ceiling curtains, floor-standing lights on long bases, decorative partitions on the kitchen and vertical radiators;
• Sandy-colored curtains, powder-blue chairs, brown decorative panels in the bedroom and beige-toned furniture made the setting visually softer and warmer.

3. Apartments with a View of the Eiffel TowerPlaceParisApartmentPenthouseArea350 m²

What was the task when decorating the apartment? To create an elegant, emotionally charged interior in a large apartment with an open terrace that occupies the entire top floor of the building in the heart of Paris.

Solution. For the main palette, designer Stefan Olivier chose soft and relaxing colors — light oak, white walls, monochromatic curtains, soft shades of gray and beige. The airy open layout is enhanced by an abundance of natural light streaming through large windows.

Classical atmosphere is maintained by ceiling moldings, a decorative fireplace that harmonizes with them and clearly strict columns. For contrast, furniture from different eras was selected: in the dining area, modern tables and chairs from Maxalto are next to an antique Chinese cabinet, while vintage garden benches blend naturally with Art Deco elements. The highlight of the interior is a marble Eros table and a solid piece made from the same material in the oak floor.

Design tips to take on board:

• To achieve smooth lighting without sharp transitions, all artificial light in the house was organized using soffits with dimmers;
• In the bedroom, instead of bedside tables, built-in open shelves for storage and suspended shelves were used.

4. Compact Apartment with Graphic DesignPlaceParisApartmentStudioArea19 m²

What was the task when decorating the apartment? To make a tiny apartment with two small windows convenient and cozy.

Solution. Designer Marianne Ewen corrected the initial proportions of the apartment slightly. To organize a storage zone, part of the bathroom had to be sacrificed, but a large built-in wardrobe was installed in the hallway. Ewen followed a classical color scheme of "dark base — light top". As a result, a graphic yet cohesive space was created.

For this project, the designer chose two main colors: olive and deep anthracite. The interior was complemented with series of paintings featuring abstract subjects, a console table on high legs and ceiling lights on long, dramatic cords — additional verticals emphasize the height of the ceilings.

Design tips to take on board:

• To avoid blocking the tiny kitchen window, instead of upper cabinets, open shelves were built and storage space for dishes was hidden in the niche opposite the bed;
• The kitchen was highlighted by zoning the floor with classic patterned tiles and dark outlining around the imaginary entrance.

5. Two-Story Apartment in a LoftPlaceParisApartmentTwo-Story

What was the task when decorating the apartment? To transform a historic loft located in a building from the 17th century into modern housing for a young, active couple.

Solution. Architects from the Parisian bureau GCG Architectes completely renovated the loft. Ceilings were cleared, revealing historic wooden beams — the main decoration of the apartment.

In the interior, old and modern elements were freely mixed, materials and textures: a narrow staircase with concrete steps and glass railings leads to the second floor, historic beams were whitewashed and painted in wall color.

Design tips to take on board:

• To increase space and fill it with light, walls between small rooms on the lower level were demolished;
• The working table on the tiny kitchen simultaneously serves as a dining table — at the edge of the white granite countertop, space for a sink and cooktop was provided.