Les Vignes – a very outstanding Paris condo rework within the seventh arrondissement!
There are particular Paris streets that really feel like residence the second you arrive, and for us, Rue Cler is on the very high of that checklist. It’s a neighborhood deeply woven into the story of Paris Excellent itself. Founders Madelyn and Philippe have lived right here for a few years – and have been even married on this neighborhood! They nonetheless name the world residence, with favourite eating places, bakeries and cheese outlets that also spark the occasional pleasant debate over which one is finest. Sharing this beloved nook of the seventh arrondissement with friends has at all times been on the coronary heart of Paris Excellent, so once we noticed an condo on the market proper on Rue Cler, we knew it was one thing particular.
The view of Rue Cler that captured our hearts on the very first viewing!
The condo that will change into Les Vignes already had every thing we search for when serving to purchasers discover their excellent Paris residence: two bedrooms, stunning gentle, charming views over the pedestrian-only part of Rue Cler, a sublime constructing with an elevator and one of the sought-after places within the metropolis. What it didn’t have was trendy consolation. Actually, it hadn’t been touched in many years – and that could be beneficiant. What adopted was an entire top-to-bottom renovation, all the way down to the floorboards. Plumbing was up to date, a full second rest room was added, air-con put in, each element thoughtfully re-imagined and the right ending touches added with the professional design eye of Ann Huff of Huff Harrington.
Curiosity has been very excessive for Les Vignes, and in the event you’d like to search out out extra about this beautiful condo on the market, contact our workforce at [email protected].
Charming Parisian views from Les Vignes.
This transformation was nothing in need of outstanding. We love sharing these earlier than and after tales as a result of they present what’s potential when the best condo meets the best imaginative and prescient. For those who’ve ever dreamed of discovering your personal excellent place in Paris—whether or not it wants just a little love or a full Paris Excellent makeover—our Property Search Companies workforce could be delighted to assist. Let’s have a look behind the scenes at how Les Vignes got here to life!
A Spacious Dwelling Room Filled with Gentle
AFTER: The lounge is as stunning as it’s comfy.
From the second we stepped into the lounge, we knew this condo had the bones to change into a very comfy Paris residence. Three massive French doorways flood the area with gentle and create a right away sense of openness that’s uncommon to search out. Even earlier than the renovation, it was simple to think about how inviting and livable this room could possibly be. That sense of potential was unmistakable – however unlocking it required an entire rethinking of the format.
BEFORE: The potential was there, however a profitable open-plan design wants extra visible definition.
Initially, the room functioned as a mixed dwelling and eating space, with a small kitchen simply off to the facet. We noticed a possibility to create a much more beneficiant and extremely practical open-plan area by bringing the kitchen into the principle room and making it an integral, fantastically designed a part of the general format. This shift not solely reworked how the area feels and flows, but in addition allowed the previous kitchen to be repurposed as a second rest room – a precious improve we’ll have a look at nearer later.
BEFORE: The doorway to the kitchen was on the alternative facet of the room from the eating desk.
The redesign additionally allowed us to make higher use of the room’s pure gentle. By profiting from the 2 massive French doorways on the left facet, we shifted the eating space to the best, making a clearer visible steadiness between dwelling, eating and kitchen zones. All sides of the room is anchored by the unique fire mantels, which we rigorously preserved to retain the condo’s Parisian character whereas giving the area a powerful architectural framework.
BEFORE: Seeing the dwelling space area open for the primary time.
BEFORE: Take a look at all this potential! Are you able to see it?
DURING: A whole all the way down to the floorboards rework eliminated every thing besides the historic fire mantels.
The result’s a pièce de résistance that hardly appears like the identical room. Brilliant, open and fantastically cohesive, the dwelling, eating and kitchen areas now circulation seamlessly collectively, with three massive French doorways overlooking Rue Cler. Madelyn fondly calls the Rue Cler open-air market avenue “her fridge subsequent door” – every thing you may want is correct outdoors, from recent produce, fish and cheeses to a small grocery store straight throughout the road. Add to that glorious neighborhood bakeries—together with one which simply opened proper within the constructing—and it’s simple to see why this condo feels so deeply related to on a regular basis Parisian life.
AFTER: A beautiful and effectively outlined dwelling space at Les Vignes.
AFTER: The gorgeous and brilliant view of front room now welcomes you into the guts of the house.
AFTER: Attractive design meets consolation in the lounge.
We love how consolation and design got here collectively so effortlessly within the dwelling space, anchored by a snug couch that invitations you to settle in and loosen up. An vintage mirror with authentic glass crowns the fireside mantel, provides character and displays stunning gentle all through the room. Trendy touches are there, just like the Samsung Body TV, however they mix seamlessly so the area stays centered on steadiness and Parisian type.
DURING: Authentic stained glass panels have been saved and reused in the lounge.
Certainly one of our favourite particulars within the condo is the pair of stained glass doorways on the entrance to the dwelling space. Initially, these doorways have been situated within the first bed room, however they have been just too stunning to not hold. For the bed room, privateness and lightweight management have been important, so Philippe urged reusing the doorways within the dwelling area as a substitute. It’s a call that feels each sensible and traditionally acceptable. Actually, we imagine this may occasionally have been their authentic location when the constructing was first constructed within the 1800s, permitting this stunning characteristic to shine as soon as once more on the coronary heart of the condo.
AFTER: The beautiful stained glass door panels in the lounge.
A Stunning Eating Space & Kitchen
AFTER: All of us completely fell in love with this area!
The transformation of the eating room and kitchen is on the coronary heart of the redesign at Les Vignes. What was as soon as a small, enclosed kitchen off the lounge was introduced into the principle area and re-imagined as a sublime open-plan design. Inbuilt an L form into the nook of the room, the kitchen blends fantastically into the dwelling and eating areas slightly than feeling separate. Considerate particulars improve the area, from the mirrored backsplash that displays gentle all through the room to the way in which the cabinetry was rigorously designed across the preserved fire mantel, permitting the unique architectural characteristic to stay a focus.
BEFORE: Eating space was initially on the alternative facet of the room and wasn’t a focus.
AFTER: Now the eating area stands out as a lovely characteristic – because it ought to!
BEFORE: Kitchen was situated off the lounge, however this area could be reworked right into a second rest room.
BEFORE: Protected to say the brand new kitchen was a serious replace!
The eating space feels equally thought-about and welcoming now. A second vintage mirror with authentic glass echoes the one within the dwelling space, creating steadiness throughout the area and reinforcing the condo’s sense of concord. On the wall close by, a framed Hermès scarf brings your complete palette collectively and served as inspiration for the colours used all through the dwelling and eating areas. It’s a signature Paris Excellent contact, delivered to life with Ann Huff’s artistic eye.
AFTER: Spot the Hermès scarf that impressed the design – and the way it ties in with the historic fire mantel.
The classic eating chairs have been reupholstered in wealthy inexperienced velvet, with Schumacher cloth on the backs that provides depth and texture. The mix introduces colour and character to the eating space whereas becoming naturally inside the total design of the area.
AFTER: A kitchen that’s as practical as it’s beautiful!
AFTER: The kitchen design feels a pure a part of the room’s decor.
With loads of built-in space for storing and lengthy counters, the kitchen is a real pleasure to prepare dinner in. We design these areas so every thing is thoughtfully laid out and simple to make use of, whether or not you’re making ready a easy breakfast or a full Parisian meal. Made even higher by the truth that Rue Cler’s tempting market stalls and specialty outlets are ready simply outdoors the entrance door. That’s the distinction the right location makes!
Bed room One – A Peaceable Retreat
AFTER: The ultimate reveal of bed room 1 – a real Parisian retreat!
Earlier than the renovation, bed room 1 was not used as the principle bed room, regardless that it had all of the potential to be one. A mattress was tucked into the nook, however the room’s stunning proportions, gentle and views have been by no means totally realized. It overlooks a stunning constructing throughout the road, with Rue Cler beneath and the pedestrian-only part simply to the best, and enjoys beautiful morning and afternoon daylight. From the start, we knew this room deserved a extra considerate strategy, particularly given its authentic architectural particulars, together with a Prussian-style fire and chic crown molding.
BEFORE: Right here you’ll be able to see the stained glass doorways once they have been on the entrance to bed room 1.
BEFORE: Already the potential we noticed was turning into clear.
BEFORE: Prepared for the massive rework!
On the first viewing, the room felt far darker and extra enclosed than it wanted to be. A deep crimson wall on the best and in depth built-in storage lining your complete left wall made the area really feel smaller and heavier. Whereas practical, the format didn’t permit the room to breathe or reap the benefits of its pure gentle.
DURING: The room already feeling monumental (LEFT) and beginning the storage building (RIGHT).
By eradicating the storage on the left and dealing with our trusted carpenter—one of many best we’ve collaborated with throughout renovations all over the world—we have been in a position to re-imagine the room totally. Customized built-in storage was created alongside the best facet of the room as a substitute, framing the mattress and incorporating a desk to maximise each operate and circulation. With the format simplified and the unique options allowed to shine, the first bed room was reworked into a peaceful, comfy area that feels balanced, light-filled and completely suited to on a regular basis Paris dwelling.
AFTER: Authentic Prussian range provides a lovely historic contact.
AFTER: Storage is now part of the design as a substitute of overwhelming the area.
As a part of the redesign, it was necessary to consider making a devoted desk, to mirror the realities of recent dwelling, whether or not for work, writing or planning the day forward. Rigorously thought-about lighting makes the area comfy from morning by means of night, and small design particulars—together with a classic chair reupholstered in stunning cloth—reinforce the concept that practicality and good design can at all times go hand in hand.
Lavatory 1
BEFORE: The principle rest room wanted a full replace – and growth.
Creating two stunning loos was a key precedence within the renovation of Les Vignes, and it required each artistic downside fixing and technical experience. Whereas rest room 1 was initially a rest room, its footprint was fairly restricted. By rigorously transforming the format and shifting a wall, we have been in a position to embody a big bathe whereas additionally creating room for laundry services, remodeling it into a much more comfy and practical area.
BEFORE:The toilet initially had solely a tub.
DURING: Remodeling the unique rest room was a giant job!
DURING: The sink was moved to the alternative wall (LEFT) and the bathroom was moved to the nook beneath the window (RIGHT).
A significant a part of this course of concerned uncovering and dealing with the constructing’s authentic plumbing – one thing our workforce has in depth expertise with in historic Parisian flats. Older layouts have been by no means designed with trendy expectations in thoughts, usually together with only a single rest room for your complete condo. Our grasp plumbers focus on understanding these authentic methods and discovering sensible methods to broaden them, which made it potential so as to add a second rest room at Les Vignes.
AFTER: New sink with loads of storage and huge bathe.
Now the toilet is brilliant, elegant and thoughtfully designed. The toilet includes a spacious bathe, a traditional black-and-white checkered flooring, a big sink with built-in storage and brass fixtures from luxurious British provider Corston.
AFTER: Brilliant and well-designed rest room 1.
Situated simply throughout from the first bed room, it might operate like an en suite by closing the doorways that separate it from the dwelling space, creating a personal and peaceable suite.
AFTER: Shut the doorways to the dwelling space to separate the first bed room and toilet 1.
To make this magic occur, we would have liked to rework your complete entryway to create loads of storage and room for laundry services.
BEFORE: There was positively restoration magic to occur to enlarge the toilet and add area for the laundry.
DURING: Redesigning and opening up the entryway to create space for storage and laundry.
Tucked away discreetly close to rest room 1, behind glass-paneled doorways, you’ll additionally discover a washer and separate dryer – a real luxurious in Paris.
AFTER: Including trendy comforts like a separate washer and dryer.
A Stunning Bed room Overlooking Rue Cler
AFTER: The beautiful second bed room at Les Vignes.
Earlier than the renovation, the earlier house owners used bed room 2 as the principle bed room – and it’s simple to see why. With its direct view towards the pedestrian-only stretch of Rue Cler and delightful morning gentle pouring in, the room feels brilliant and cheerful. Watching the dawn over the rooftops and the sensation of being related to the lifetime of the neighborhood beneath was one thing we knew this room ought to proceed to rejoice. Storage could be key, and customized floor-to-ceiling closets have been constructed alongside the wall and completed with mirrored panels to mirror gentle and visually broaden the area.
BEFORE: A colorless room that lacked heat and magnificence – and had restricted storage.
DURING: Including paneling for wallpaper added a historic contact.
AFTER: A room as stunning as that iconic Parisian view deserves!
The redesign centered on enhancing that heat and light whereas creating an area that feels each inviting and restful. Impressed by William Morris wallpaper, the room was conceived as a smooth, welcoming cocoon, the place wealthy colours and sample body the Parisian views past the home windows. All through the day the room feels open and uplifting, whereas within the night it naturally settles into a comfortable, comfy bed room.
The magic of dawn from the second bed room at Les Vignes.
With home windows that open straight onto views of Rue Cler’s pedestrian part, the second bed room now gives a captivating and versatile possibility – whether or not as a fundamental bed room, visitor room or a lovely secondary area inside the condo.
Including a Second Lavatory
AFTER: Entrance to the second rest room off the dwelling space.
When it got here time to create the second rest room, it grew to become one of the dramatic transformations at Les Vignes. This area was initially the kitchen, and re-imagining it as a rest room required each technical experience and a transparent design imaginative and prescient. The result’s a rest room that feels unexpectedly brilliant, elegant and stuffed with character – one of many prettiest we’ve seen in Paris.
AFTER: The mix of wallpaper, elegant flooring tiles, area and lightweight make this rest room particularly beautiful.
BEFORE: Keep in mind that authentic kitchen? Time for the massive transformation!
DURING: After eradicating the kitchen, the unique garde-manger was seen (LEFT). View towards dwelling space (RIGHT).
Through the renovation, we uncovered an enchanting authentic element beneath the window: an open, slatted area as soon as used as a garde-manger, the place meals was saved to maintain cool earlier than refrigeration. Discoveries like this are a reminder of the condo’s historical past and the methods Parisian buildings have been initially designed.
DURING: A better have a look at the garde-manger (LEFT) and reworking the area into a contemporary rest room (RIGHT).
Now the second rest room is light-filled and fantastically completed. Schumacher wallpaper provides a smooth, ornamental layer, whereas the massive bathe is lined with white tiles that improve the room’s luminous really feel. As in rest room 1, high-quality brass fixtures from Corston add a contact of refinement to the design.
AFTER: Massive glass enclosed bathe is a seamless a part of the design.
AFTER: Each element of Les Vignes is fantastically designed!
Discover Your Excellent Residence in Paris
If life at Les Vignes sounds excellent to you, contact us to search out out extra extra about this outstanding condo on the market. At Paris Excellent, we love serving to fellow Paris lovers discover their dream residence within the Metropolis of Gentle – whether or not it’s move-in prepared or ready for an entire transformation. To be taught extra about Les Vignes or our Property Search Companies, contact us at [email protected] and let’s begin the dialog!
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