Final Up to date: | Revealed: November 4th, 2022
Our Cabernet condo has welcomed so many completely satisfied visitors—lots of them returning repeatedly—and has at all times been a favourite for its impeccable Eiffel Tower view, lengthy balcony set above the tree tops and cozy fashion. But even our hottest Paris residences generally want updating. Typically that is a little bit of redecorating or including lovely chandelier discovered at an vintage market, however different occasions it means a whole renovation and redesign. For our one-bedroom Cabernet condo, it was time for a complete transformation! Come alongside and try the unimaginable new have a look at Cabernet.
TIME FOR AN UPDATE AT CABERNET
To replace or to not replace a visitor favourite condo – that’s the query! Creating comfy areas for our visitors is a prime precedence in our trip leases. Whereas types and tastes change, generally it’s simply time for a significant transform and replace. Even with greater than 20 years of expertise transforming and adorning residences in Paris, we’re at all times nonetheless stunned at how we are able to generally have a look at a well-recognized area and see a totally completely different—and sometimes higher—design. That’s precisely what occurred with Cabernet!
Upon getting into the condo there was a kitchen instantly to the precise, adopted by a rest room with the condo’s solely bathroom (there was a second rest room en suite to the bed room however with no bathroom) after which a hallway resulting in the lounge and eating space.

BEFORE: Entrance on decrease proper with the kitchen and loo.
The most important “aha!” second with Cabernet was that by shifting the kitchen to the big open-plan front room and eating space, we may utterly redesign the previous kitchen space into two bigger and extra comfy loos – including a second bathroom within the en suite rest room as effectively. Redesigning the doorway to the bed room allowed us to rearrange the area and embrace considerably extra storage as effectively.

AFTER: Shifting the kitchen and redesigning the loos – a significant replace!
Now that you have had a glimpse of the footprint modifications on the ground plans, come alongside and try the dramatic earlier than and after transformation of Cabernet. You will not consider how completely different it seems!
LIVING ROOM: MOVING TO AN OPEN-PLAN DESIGN
While you step into Cabernet’s front room, the room is stuffed with gentle from the 2 giant French doorways that open to an extended balcony overlooking the tree tops. This room is simply magic each second of the day and evening because the Eiffel Tower soars into view. So the thought of shifting the kitchen to the far finish of this room was a pure selection. Now you can begin your day with espresso and step out to a bistro desk on the balcony or take pleasure in meals on the desk with a view of the Eiffel Tower. Whereas that was attainable earlier than, it is extra handy having the kitchen close by quite than down the hallway.

BEFORE: The lounge earlier than the transform.
Shifting to an open-plan design and including a kitchen to the far wall of the lounge meant utterly rearranging the structure of the room. Earlier than the transform, the couch was alongside the far wall the place the kitchen would must be added. However by bringing the couch to the center of the room, we had been in a position to create a dwelling space across the lovely unique marble fire and place the eating desk close to the kitchen – thus dividing the room into two purposeful areas.

BEFORE: Cozy colours and smooth styling.
The colours and design of Cabernet earlier than the transform had been heat and romantic, however we knew the area could possibly be brighter and really feel extra linked to the gorgeous Parisian structure and magnificence that fills the area via the open French doorways. With a mix of vintage components and fashionable styling, we love how the brand new front room continues to really feel welcoming and cozy however with a decidedly extra fashionable Parisian fashion.
After all, it is all within the particulars. Check out the beautiful new herringbone parquet flooring in a heat honey colour and the standard paneling added to the partitions of the lounge. These are the weather that set the scene and create a clear and outlined design that you simply may miss on first look. Now the lounge is a welcoming area for our visitors to take pleasure in each second of their keep – from breakfast with an unforgettable view to enjoyable on the couch at evening watching the Eiffel Tower sparkle.
A NEW KITCHEN FOR CABERNET

BEFORE: The separate kitchen at Cabernet.
Whereas the compact kitchen at Cabernet was effectively designed and had every thing wanted, counter area was restricted and there was solely a two-burner induction stovetop. Because it was positioned down the corridor from the eating desk in the lounge, it meant a variety of strolling backwards and forwards for serving and cleansing up meals. Plus, everybody simply desires to be in the lounge as that is the place you get to benefit from the prime Paris views. So, for sure, we predict the brand new kitchen at Cabernet is a wonderful replace!
We love the intelligent design of the kitchen and the way the mirrored backsplash continues up behind the built-in cabinets. The kitchen has loads of storage, which meant these cabinets could possibly be used extra for adornment quite than storage. This styling and the gold accents ties the kitchen in so fantastically with the design of all the front room – putting that good steadiness of making a way of concord within the area whereas additionally having two clearly outlined areas.
Whereas a lot of the Cabernet’s decor was up to date, we love how sure components simply really feel too linked to an area to vary. The massive vintage mirror above the fireside was at dwelling on this condo and was left precisely because it was within the new design. Nevertheless, it was balanced by an vintage chandelier above the dinging desk that’s mirrored within the fire mirror and all the brand new mirrors within the kitchen. Guide-ending the room with mirrors was simply one other technique to create a brighter and extra unified design to the brand new open-plan front room. We love the ultimate consequence!
REDESIGNING THE BEDROOM
For those who take pleasure in pouring over flooring plans like we do, you will have noticed that the important thing to redesigning the bed room at Cabernet got here from the essential shift of the doorway from the far finish of the room to nearer to the middle. Here is the place the bed room began earlier than the transform, which already was a comfy and alluring area.

BEFORE: Bed room at Cabernet earlier than the transform.
By shifting the doorway to the bed room, we had been in a position to swap round which wall the mattress was positioned on and create a roomier entry to the en suite rest room, which within the unique design was handy however on the small facet. By inserting the mattress on the other wall, the room now feels extra spacious and harmonious.
There are moments in every condo transform, particularly once we revisit beloved areas like Cabernet, the place we simply have to face again and marvel at how these areas proceed to evolve and alter. Similar to your house, updates are thrilling but it surely’s additionally enjoyable to recollect how a lot we loved earlier designs as effectively.

AFTER: Lovely new decor within the Cabernet bed room.
Superbly patterned wallpaper, fashionable wall-mounted lighting and clear traces create a vivid and charming area the place you may look ahead to enjoyable throughout your keep in Paris. Plus, with the brand new design we had been ready so as to add giant built-in closets for loads of storage.
CREATING TWO LARGE BATHROOMS

BEFORE: En suite rest room with bathe earlier than transform.
After the dramatically lovely new kitchen, the loos on the Cabernet had been the second largest space to vary. And maybe probably the most thrilling! This condo was at all times fashionable with visitors partially as a result of it supplied two loos, which suggests it will possibly sleep as much as 4 visitors. Nevertheless, with just one bathroom positioned within the second rest room (initially close to the kitchen), it wasn’t as handy of a structure as attainable. Now with all the additional area from the kitchen, we had a variety of room to work with. A designer’s dream!

BEFORE: Second rest room with bathe earlier than transform.
We began by knocking via the kitchen wall and primarily utilizing half the area of the kitchen for the newly expanded en suite rest room. On the far finish of the en suite, you may now see the window that was above the sink within the kitchen. Take a look at the gorgeous new gentle and area!
By opening the area we had been in a position to embrace a big walk-in bathe and at last add a rest room to the en suite rest room. Massive mirrors, lovely marble tiles and loads of storage beneath the sink had been the right ending touches.
Then we moved on to redesigning the second rest room, which was additionally expanded from the remaining a part of the kitchen. That meant one other spacious walk-in bathe, giant sink and the identical effective design components.
After the most recent renovation, the Cabernet now has two full and impartial loos, which actually makes this area perfect for a small household or two {couples} because of the comfy couch mattress in the lounge.
ELEGANT ENTRANCE HALLWAY

AFTER: Lovely new entryway decor resulting in front room.
While you first step into your Paris condo rental, we wish you to really feel drawn into a gorgeous area that makes you are feeling at dwelling from the second you arrive. For Cabernet, we continued the elegant wall paneling from the lounge and added a stunning floral wallpaper design to the world. The vintage entryway desk and huge mirror attracts the attention in to the lounge. There was even area for a grand replace with the addition of a full dimension washer and separate dryer.
ENJOY THE NEW CABERNET!
We hope you loved following the story of the earlier than and after transforming of Cabernet. Now it is your flip to step inside and settle into a snug keep! Check out extra images of the Cabernet condo and seize your winter and 2023 dates now earlier than they’re booked. Contact our group when you’ve got any questions or to ebook now!