Printed: July thirty first, 2025
It’s not usually that we get to share a before-and-after story twice. However now and again, inspiration strikes once more! That’s simply what occurred with the charming Saumur residence, a studio with an exquisite balcony overlooking the Rue Cler market road. Our visitors have all the time liked its intelligent format, which initially featured a Murphy mattress that folded down over the couch. However we had a sense we may take the design one step additional. What if we may remodel Saumur into a real one-bedroom with separate residing and sleeping areas? Paris Good founder Madelyn couldn’t resist the problem!
This isn’t the primary time Saumur has undergone a dramatic redesign. Again in 2018, we shared its first transform – and now we’re again for the encore. Come alongside as we reveal Saumur’s newest transformation to the proper one bed room pied-à-terre in Paris.
Making a New Residing Room
BEFORE: Mixed front room and sleeping space.
Step one in turning Saumur right into a one-bedroom was making a devoted residing house. After our first renovation, the studio format had a intelligent Murphy mattress, however what caught Madelyn’s consideration was that the residence was already partially divided. By changing the closet wall with a typical wall, it could be potential to shift the format and carve out a bigger, open-plan residing space.
AFTER: A brand new separate residing house – every thing wanted for enjoyable at dwelling in Paris!
Saumur has all the time been superbly vivid because of its top-floor location and three units of French doorways opening onto a protracted balcony. Within the new residing space, this pure mild pours in, making the house really feel immediately open and welcoming. We took benefit of this by incorporating mirrors—a favourite Paris Good design contact—to mirror the sunshine and create a way of depth. A big wall mirror above the couch not solely makes the room really feel extra spacious but in addition bounces mild all through the house.
AFTER: A mirrored wall is a good way to create a way of house.
To profit from each inch, we added a brand new closet on the entrance for sensible storage and built-in shelving round a Paris Good signature element – a framed Hermès scarf. For this transform, we chosen a shawl with colourful tones, which grew to become the inspiration for the pink coloration accents within the room. Take a more in-depth take a look at the Hermés scarf on this stroll by tour of the Saumur with Madelyn.
AFTER: An inviting open plan front room.
To profit from the residing space house, we added an L-shaped couch. Now you possibly can sit again and revel in a film on the TV or just take within the view by the French doorways to the balcony. The format feels extra relaxed and versatile, good for unwinding after a day in Paris.
Adorning a Stunning Bed room
BEFORE: The Murphy mattress opened to remodel the residing space right into a sleeping house.
With a separate bed room ultimately, the design was saved easy and chic, benefiting from each house and light-weight. The bed room advantages from the identical top-floor location as the lounge, with one other set of French doorways that open to the balcony. This retains the room vivid in the course of the day and supplies a captivating Parisian view.
AFTER: Shifting the wall created extra space within the residing space.
For this transform, we additionally streamlined the bed room design. The look is cleaner, the palette softer and the format extra practical, creating a peaceful and uncluttered environment that feels distinctly Parisian.
BEFORE: The lounge was filled with appeal and Parisian touches.
We leaned into the pure mild by persevering with the mirror theme right here as properly. A mirrored wall, centered with a placing starburst vintage mirror, creates a way of spaciousness and displays the daylight superbly. The mirrors additionally give the room a contact of glamour whereas sustaining a gentle, welcoming really feel.
AFTER: Stunning vintage touches within the bed room.
The remainder of the design focuses on consolation and practicality. Basic paneling frames the partitions, whereas an vintage chandelier provides a heat glow. Constructed-in shelving and a wardrobe cleverly tucked below the eaves present storage with out crowding the room. The palette of muted tones enhances the sunshine and creates a peaceable house to unwind after a day in Paris.
AFTER: New couch mattress in the lounge.
Because of the brand new format, Saumur now presents two sleeping areas. The couch mattress in the lounge opens into a cushty double mattress, giving visitors the pliability of a second sleeping house. Very versatile!
Shiny Kitchen & Eating Space
BEFORE: The well-designed kitchen at Saumur after the primary renovation.
The kitchen and eating space in Saumur stayed of their unique footprint, however with just some small modifications we had been capable of make a exceptional distinction within the total feeling of the house. Whereas the format was all the time environment friendly, the updates introduced in a brand new sense of brightness and heat that completely enhances the residence’s refreshed fashion.
AFTER: Merely including new chairs could make an enormous change in a room.
One other key change was including a mirrored backsplash. That is considered one of our favourite design methods, particularly in compact kitchens, because it displays mild and provides depth. In Saumur, it really works superbly to visually open the kitchen whereas echoing the residence’s total design theme of maximizing brightness and house.
AFTER: The mirrored backsplash makes all of the distinction!
We additionally refreshed the cabinetry within the kitchen to harmonize with the lighter palette. The up to date cupboards have a crisp, clear look that feels timeless whereas additionally mixing superbly with the residence’s Parisian appeal. Refined {hardware} and a refined end add simply the correct quantity of element with out overwhelming the small house.
BEFORE: Visitors love the charming eating desk in Saumur.
One of many smallest but most impactful modifications was the shift in coloration palette. The earlier taupe paint was changed with a wealthy but vivid ivory, which immediately lifted the room’s environment. This variation, mixed with the lighter tones used all through the residence, created a extra open surroundings.
AFTER: A stunning house whether or not you’re eating indoors our exterior on the balcony.
The eating space additionally obtained a considerate refresh. The desk stayed completely positioned subsequent to the kitchen, however the eating chairs had been up to date in lighter colours to match the brand new ethereal palette. This easy change creates a cohesive circulate from the kitchen into the eating house, making it a welcoming place to take pleasure in a leisurely meal or a glass of wine after a day exploring Paris.
The Balcony – As Charming as Ever!
AFTER: Step out onto the lengthy balcony.
Some issues merely can’t be improved – and Saumur’s balcony is considered one of them! Stretching the size of the residence, it opens from three units of French doorways, filling the inside with mild and connecting every room to the energetic Rue Cler market road under. Whether or not you’re having fun with your morning espresso or sampling the day’s finds from the outlets under, the view is as charming as ever. With the residence’s new format and refreshed interiors, the balcony appears like an extension of the residing house. It’s a quintessential Parisian contact that makes Saumur so particular.
AFTER: A postcard view overlooking the rooftops of Paris.
With its intelligent new format and superbly refreshed design, Saumur has entered an thrilling new chapter. It’s uncommon for us to revamp an residence twice, however when inspiration strikes, the outcomes are value sharing. Whether or not it’s your first go to otherwise you’ve stayed right here earlier than, you’ll love experiencing the brand new one-bedroom design. Plan your keep at Saumur and see why this Parisian favourite retains inspiring us—and our visitors—again and again.
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