Inès Deschodt and Johanne Le Griffon, recent graduates from prestigious design schools, are renovating an 18th-century mansion in Paris for a chef. The project aims to create a contemporary space that subtly echoes the nearby Palace of Versailles without falling into hyper-classicism. Strict French regulations required preservation of original moldings, which the designers highlighted to form a key aesthetic motif. Balancing classicism and modernity, the space is designed for both solitude and entertainment, meeting the owner's needs for personal retreat and accommodating guests.
"We didn't want to fall into the trap of hyper-classicism, and instead wanted to do something completely different," explain the interior designers.
"The constraint of having to keep them led to aesthetic choices," they explain.
"We chose to highlight them and they became a motif of the apartment; they make a statement."
"He wanted to be able to recharge his batteries by spending a few days alone here each month, but he also wanted to be able to entertain guests whenever necessary."
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