A Parisian Pied-à-Terre’s Merges Traditional and Modern

Nestled inside the streets of Le Marais, a jewel of Parisian heritage has been reborn. The newly renovated top-floor pied-à-terre is perched inside a Seventeenth-century constructing, weaving a tapestry of time-honored magnificence with modern sophistication. The previous and current are blurred as one travels all through the property – uncovered beams and a stone hearth date again to 1660, adopted by an 18th-century entrance adorned with intricate ironwork. Designer Lichelle Silvestry used the constructing’s historic character as a canvas for contemporary prose, emphasizing pure supplies equivalent to wooden, linen, and marble.

A corner of the living room, featuring a sculptural armchair, a jute rug, and a floor lamp

A big jute rug and a {custom} linen couch anchor the dwelling house, complemented by a walnut espresso desk from The Invisible Assortment. Furnishings picks just like the by Lassen armchair and the Cassina Utrecht chair body the room’s centerpiece, a restored 18th-century mirror sourced from a neighborhood vintage market. Silvestry additionally custom-built a low storage unit to maximise performance, paired with art work by Spanish artist Javier Torres, making a harmonious mix of artwork and design.

A detailed view of the living room, featuring a custom sideboard and abstract art

A view of the living room, with exposed wooden beams, a stone fireplace, and carefully curated pieces

“The target was to create a serene and pure ambiance, taking cues from the constructing’s pleasant atmosphere and celebrating options such because the outdated oak entrance door, ironwork, terracotta tiles, wooden beam ceiling, plasterwork, stone flooring, and the beautiful greenery and brown hues of the courtyard,” says Silvestry. “The house exudes a recent but timeless attract, completely balancing authenticity with delicate modernity. I targeted on enhancing the house’s authentic parts and bringing the outside ambiance indoors, for instance, we used gentle impartial paints to attract consideration to the environment and included the identical wealthy, earthy hues to create a coherent, cozy, inviting really feel.”

A bright and airy living room with exposed wooden beams, linen curtains, and a cozy seating area

A Parisian living room featuring a grand, gilded mirror above a fireplace

A minimalist Parisian kitchen with a warm wooden dining table, and Wishbone chairs

A wide view of the kitchen, highlighting a wooden dining set paired with elegant white cabinetry

The kitchen, as soon as the grand entrance, now stands as a culinary haven. Farrow and Ball-painted cabinetry and a distinguished Lacanche range mingle with Calacatta marble and unlacquered brass, their dialogue mediated by an imposing oak eating desk accomplished alongside a set of Carl Hansen & Søn Wishbone chairs. The first bed room affords a serene retreat, with muted tones that improve the view of the personal courtyard. A silk-mix rug and a classic Venini chandelier add delicate luxurious, whereas trendy furnishings picks, together with a sheepskin sofa and a Fontana Arte ground lamp, preserve clear traces.

A close-up of a sophisticated kitchen featuring marble countertops

A cozy nook with a plush linen sofa, framed by white-washed walls and contemporary artwork

A serene bedroom with muted tones, a plush bed, and a vintage Venini chandelier

A detail shot of a sleek, contemporary bathroom with brass fixtures and soft grey tiles

For extra data on Lichelle Silvestry, go to lichellesilvestry.com.

Pictures by Heidi Jean Feldman.

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