Contemporary Design and Vintage Décor in a Parisian Apartment of 2 Designers

 Nouvelle Athènes district, 9th arrondissement of Paris, France

Interior Design: Champeau & Wilde

Photography © Francis Amiand

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This home is an eclectic and skilfully composed symphony of colours, materials and textures. The unique approach of designers Kelli Wilde and Laurent Champeau harmoniously blends contemporary comfort with a modern take on classic French sophistication.

The designers retained the classic aesthetic of the original space, but altered the layout so that the interiors resemble a large loft, whilst also reflecting elements of a typical French home from a bygone era. The new layout has made it possible to create a more spacious living and dining area, with space for a double-hearth fireplace.

Kelli Wilde: “A home should be a place to live; not a cold space or an art gallery. It should be a well-designed, inviting and discretely luxurious place where one feels comfortable living and entertaining.” 

Laurent Champeau: “The idea was to mix styles, like the contemporary fireplace that we designed, juxtaposed with an 18th-century cornice. This is peculiar to Parisian apartments; they can be historic yet modern.”