Les Vignes – a really outstanding Paris condo transform 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 listing. 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 retailers that also spark the occasional pleasant debate over which one is greatest. Sharing this beloved nook of the seventh arrondissement with visitors 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 little thing we search for when serving to shoppers discover their excellent Paris residence: two bedrooms, stunning mild, charming views over the pedestrian-only part of Rue Cler, a chic constructing with an elevator and probably the most sought-after places within the metropolis. What it didn’t have was fashionable consolation. In actual fact, it hadn’t been touched in a long time – and that is likely to be beneficiant. What adopted was an entire top-to-bottom renovation, right 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 knowledgeable design eye of Ann Huff of Huff Harrington.
Curiosity has been very excessive for Les Vignes, and when you’d like to search out out extra about this attractive condo on the market, contact our staff at [email protected].
Charming Parisian views from Les Vignes.
This transformation was nothing wanting outstanding. We love sharing these earlier than and after tales as a result of they present what’s doable when the correct condo meets the correct imaginative and prescient. In case you’ve ever dreamed of discovering your personal excellent place in Paris—whether or not it wants a bit of love or a full Paris Excellent makeover—our Property Search Providers staff could be delighted to assist. Let’s have a look behind the scenes at how Les Vignes got here to life!
A Spacious Residing Room Stuffed with Mild
AFTER: The lounge is as stunning as it’s snug.
From the second we stepped into the lounge, we knew this condo had the bones to change into a really snug Paris residence. Three massive French doorways flood the house with mild and create an instantaneous sense of openness that’s uncommon to search out. Even earlier than the renovation, it was straightforward 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 residing and eating space, with a small kitchen simply off to the aspect. We noticed a chance to create a much more beneficiant and extremely useful open-plan house by bringing the kitchen into the principle room and making it an integral, superbly designed a part of the general format. This shift not solely reworked how the house 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 aspect of the room from the eating desk.
The redesign additionally allowed us to make higher use of the room’s pure mild. By making the most of the 2 massive French doorways on the left aspect, we shifted the eating space to the correct, making a clearer visible stability between residing, 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 house a powerful architectural framework.
BEFORE: Seeing the residing space house open for the primary time.
BEFORE: Take a look at all this potential! Are you able to see it?
DURING: A whole right down to the floorboards transform eliminated every little thing besides the historic fire mantels.
The result’s a pièce de résistance that hardly looks like the identical room. Shiny, open and superbly cohesive, the residing, 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 little thing you can want is true exterior, from contemporary produce, fish and cheeses to a small grocery store immediately throughout the road. Add to that wonderful neighborhood bakeries—together with one which simply opened proper within the constructing—and it’s straightforward to see why this condo feels so deeply related to on a regular basis Parisian life.
AFTER: A beautiful and properly outlined residing space at Les Vignes.
AFTER: The attractive and vivid view of front room now welcomes you into the guts of the house.
AFTER: Beautiful design meets consolation in the lounge.
We love how consolation and design got here collectively so effortlessly within the residing space, anchored by a snug couch that invitations you to settle in and calm down. An vintage mirror with unique glass crowns the fireside mantel, provides character and displays stunning mild all through the room. Fashionable touches are there, just like the Samsung Body TV, however they mix seamlessly so the house stays centered on stability and Parisian type.
DURING: Unique stained glass panels have been saved and reused in the lounge.
Considered one of our favourite particulars within the condo is the pair of stained glass doorways on the entrance to the residing space. Initially, these doorways have been positioned within the first bed room, however they have been just too stunning to not preserve. For the bed room, privateness and light-weight management have been important, so Philippe advised reusing the doorways within the residing house as an alternative. It’s a choice that feels each sensible and traditionally acceptable. In actual fact, we imagine this will likely have been their unique location when the constructing was first constructed within the 1800s, permitting this stunning function to shine as soon as once more on the coronary heart of the condo.
AFTER: The attractive stained glass door panels in the lounge.
A Stunning Eating Space & Kitchen
AFTER: All of us completely fell in love with this house!
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 house and re-imagined as a chic open-plan design. Inbuilt an L form into the nook of the room, the kitchen blends superbly into the residing and eating areas quite than feeling separate. Considerate particulars improve the house, from the mirrored backsplash that displays mild all through the room to the best way the cabinetry was rigorously designed across the preserved fire mantel, permitting the unique architectural function to stay a focus.
BEFORE: Eating space was initially on the alternative aspect of the room and wasn’t a focus.
AFTER: Now the eating house stands out as a ravishing function – because it ought to!
BEFORE: Kitchen was positioned off the lounge, however this house could be reworked right into a second rest room.
BEFORE: Secure to say the brand new kitchen was a significant replace!
The eating space feels equally thought-about and alluring now. A second vintage mirror with unique glass echoes the one within the residing space, creating stability throughout the house and reinforcing the condo’s sense of concord. On the wall close by, a framed Hermès scarf brings your entire palette collectively and served as inspiration for the colours used all through the residing and eating areas. It’s a signature Paris Excellent contact, dropped at life with Ann Huff’s inventive 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 material on the backs that provides depth and texture. The mix introduces shade and character to the eating space whereas becoming naturally throughout the total design of the house.
AFTER: A kitchen that’s as useful 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 little thing is thoughtfully laid out and straightforward to make use of, whether or not you’re getting ready a easy breakfast or a full Parisian meal. Made even higher by the truth that Rue Cler’s tempting market stalls and specialty retailers are ready simply exterior 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, although it had all of the potential to be one. A mattress was tucked into the nook, however the room’s stunning proportions, mild and views have been by no means absolutely realized. It overlooks a stunning constructing throughout the road, with Rue Cler under and the pedestrian-only part simply to the correct, and enjoys pretty morning and afternoon daylight. From the start, we knew this room deserved a extra considerate strategy, particularly given its unique architectural particulars, together with a Prussian-style fire and stylish crown molding.
BEFORE: Right here you possibly can see the stained glass doorways after they have been on the entrance to bed room 1.
BEFORE: Already the potential we noticed was turning into clear.
BEFORE: Prepared for the large transform!
On the first viewing, the room felt far darker and extra enclosed than it wanted to be. A deep crimson wall on the correct and in depth built-in storage lining your entire left wall made the house really feel smaller and heavier. Whereas useful, the format didn’t permit the room to breathe or reap the benefits of its pure mild.
DURING: The room already feeling huge (LEFT) and beginning the storage development (RIGHT).
By eradicating the storage on the left and dealing with our trusted carpenter—one of many best we’ve collaborated with throughout renovations world wide—we have been capable of re-imagine the room fully. Customized built-in storage was created alongside the correct aspect of the room as an alternative, framing the mattress and incorporating a desk to maximise each perform and circulation. With the format simplified and the unique options allowed to shine, the first bed room was reworked into a relaxed, snug house that feels balanced, light-filled and completely suited to on a regular basis Paris residing.
AFTER: Unique Prussian range provides a ravishing historic contact.
AFTER: Storage is now part of the design as an alternative of overwhelming the house.
As a part of the redesign, it was essential to consider making a devoted desk, to replicate the realities of contemporary residing, whether or not for work, writing or planning the day forward. Rigorously thought-about lighting makes the house snug from morning by way of night, and small design particulars—together with a classic chair reupholstered in stunning material—reinforce the concept practicality and good design can at all times go hand in hand.
Rest room 1
BEFORE: The principle rest room wanted a full replace – and growth.
Creating two stunning bogs was a key precedence within the renovation of Les Vignes, and it required each inventive downside fixing and technical experience. Whereas rest room 1 was initially a toilet, its footprint was fairly restricted. By rigorously remodeling the format and shifting a wall, we have been capable of embody a big bathe whereas additionally creating room for laundry services, remodeling it into a much more snug and useful house.
BEFORE:The toilet initially had solely a bath.
DURING: Remodeling the unique rest room was an enormous job!
DURING: The sink was moved to the alternative wall (LEFT) and the bathroom was moved to the nook under the window (RIGHT).
A significant a part of this course of concerned uncovering and dealing with the constructing’s unique plumbing – one thing our staff has in depth expertise with in historic Parisian flats. Older layouts have been by no means designed with fashionable expectations in thoughts, typically together with only a single bathroom for your entire condo. Our grasp plumbers focus on understanding these unique methods and discovering sensible methods to develop them, which made it doable 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 vivid, elegant and thoughtfully designed. The toilet incorporates a spacious bathe, a basic black-and-white checkered ground, a big sink with built-in storage and brass fixtures from luxurious British provider Corston.
AFTER: Shiny and well-designed rest room 1.
Situated simply throughout from the first bed room, it could actually perform like an en suite by closing the doorways that separate it from the residing space, creating a personal and peaceable suite.
AFTER: Shut the doorways to the residing space to separate the first bed room and loo 1.
To make this magic occur, we wanted to rework your entire 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 house 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 fashionable 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 straightforward to see why. With its direct view towards the pedestrian-only stretch of Rue Cler and delightful morning mild pouring in, the room feels vivid and cheerful. Watching the dawn over the rooftops and the sensation of being related to the lifetime of the neighborhood under was one thing we knew this room ought to proceed to have a good time. Storage could be key, and customized floor-to-ceiling closets have been constructed alongside the wall and completed with mirrored panels to replicate mild and visually develop the house.
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 comfortable, 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 comfy, snug bed room.
The magic of dawn from the second bed room at Les Vignes.
With home windows that open immediately onto views of Rue Cler’s pedestrian part, the second bed room now affords a captivating and versatile possibility – whether or not as a primary bed room, visitor room or a ravishing secondary house throughout the condo.
Including a Second Rest room
AFTER: Entrance to the second rest room off the residing space.
When it got here time to create the second rest room, it grew to become probably the most dramatic transformations at Les Vignes. This house was initially the kitchen, and re-imagining it as a toilet required each technical experience and a transparent design imaginative and prescient. The result’s a toilet that feels unexpectedly vivid, elegant and stuffed with character – one of many prettiest we’ve seen in Paris.
AFTER: The mix of wallpaper, elegant ground tiles, house and light-weight make this rest room particularly pretty.
BEFORE: Keep in mind that unique kitchen? Time for the large transformation!
DURING: After eradicating the kitchen, the unique garde-manger was seen (LEFT). View towards residing space (RIGHT).
In the course of the renovation, we uncovered an interesting unique element beneath the window: an open, slatted house 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 more in-depth have a look at the garde-manger (LEFT) and remodeling the house into a contemporary rest room (RIGHT).
Now the second rest room is light-filled and superbly completed. Schumacher wallpaper provides a comfortable, ornamental layer, whereas the big 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: Giant glass enclosed bathe is a seamless a part of the design.
AFTER: Each element of Les Vignes is superbly 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 Mild – 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 Providers, contact us at [email protected] and let’s begin the dialog!
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