a fine example of esthetic taste in Paris 16th arrondissemen

Enjoying a tranquil setting in the neighbourhood of La Muette, this apartment offers elegance full of personal character, expressed in subtle details. Focusing on modernity and benefiting from impressive volumes, it basks in natural daylight while showcasing well-chosen works of art that contrast effectively with its classic Haussmann architecture.

First of all, there is the neighbourhood, the residential 16th arrondissement, a very handsome building, then two floors higher, on the “noble” floor, this apartment where stylishness has elected domicile. Without abandoning its finest assets, this property offering generous volumes has been entirely rehabilitated to accommodate contemporary taste. After its self-evident elegance, the first thing that strikes one is its warmth, an endless softness which unfurls in each room, giving precedence to soothing hues, large made-to-measure carpets and furnishings in round forms. Then there is this lovely light invading the space, unpretentious clarity filtered by blinds and customized cream curtains. For the floors, black parquet runs throughout the apartment, further enhancing its “showcase” style. An oversized backcloth, with ceilings 3.90 metres high, where preciousness and staging effects are orchestrated with real ingenuity. The reception rooms play host to a wealth of contemporary artworks which catch one’s eye and imagination while providing bursts of bright colour taken up by the furniture : here, a touch of gold around a table, there, the red of a candle-holder, the silver of a steel bench, graphic prints for the sofa cushions... The centrepiece of the apartment is the sublime rotunda lounge of 50 m2 where an impression of cocooning is reinforced by a huge round carpet in beige edged with grey. Set upon this soft island, a multi-seater sofa faces a low mirrored table all in curves. Further on, the eat-in kitchen of 30 m2 basks in the same atmosphere, this time accommodating top-notch fixtures and fittings which gracefully adorn this area dedicated to the preparation and enjoyment of meals.

Finally, the bedrooms, which pursue this approach of carefully controlled purity. Here one finds the same coherency in colours, heightened by warmer tones, and the same dark parquet floor beneath extra-large carpets... The choice of fabrics has opted for exclusive designs, a principle applied throughout the apartment, testifying to a tasteful art of living faultlessly blending rigour and comfort with a capital C.

Enhanced by clever perspectives, the interconnecting reception rooms give a flowing interpretation of the space, while the many windows flatter the generous volumes, provide relief and set a glow on the white walls.

Beautiful materials take the starring role, enveloping each room and highlighting rare elegance set off by perfect finishing touches. Precious estheticism, bringing in its wake high-quality furnishings and contemporary artworks which add a very personal touch.

On the second floor of a freestone corner building, this very tasteful apartment of 395 m2 is comprised of a smart entrance hall, a vast reception room with dining area, a sublime rotunda lounge, an eat-in kitchen, and four bedrooms with their own bathrooms and WCs. A walk-in closet, laundry room, two maid’s rooms and a cellar complete the property.

“My idea of luxury is space, light and quietness, and this apartment offers all three,” says Paola Navone, who firmly recommends this exceptional property. “Of rare elegance in terms of design, it is also very pleasant to live in thanks to its perfect layout. Its rehabilitation is remarkably successful, everything is coordinated, precise and harmonious, down to the tiniest detail. It offers excellent quality in both materials and equipment, even in the communal premises of the building, which is very prestigious. In my opinion, this is an apartment to fall in love with, perfectly tuned to the requirements of clients with esthetic tastes and a desire for discretion.”

Deluxe Confidential, 3, rue de Téhéran, Paris 8 (06 03 96 88 68) www.deluxe-confidential.com