Three years ago, exactly the day before my first birth, I went to photograph the interior designer’s delightful apartment Vanessa Faivre (to see it again, Click here). Even then I was struck by Vanessa’s good taste and imagination, who knows how to combine styles and colors delicately. When, 15 days ago, I went to discover another of her projects, I had confirmation that she definitely had a lot of talent… Well hidden in a delightful private driveway in the heart of Paris, Marie-Virginie and Arthur’s house which Vanessa took care of already had some great qualities. Aside from the fact that it was still the home of Alexandre Dumas, this cut stone beauty with a dome-shaped glass roof that creates a splendid well of light in the heart of the house, clearly needed to be refreshed and designed so that a couple and their two children could live there pleasantly today… Vanessa therefore redesigned the circulation of the rooms, placing the kitchen and dining room under the glass roof to benefit from its light from above, which would give almost a Riyadh air to the rooms, with the corridors of close-up overlooking it. The living room has changed location, an entrance has been created, on the upper floor the balustrades have been slightly raised, so that everything integrates into the furniture as if it had always been there. To create harmony, Vanessa played with colors and wallpapers that echo from room to room, managing to instill warmth despite the high ceilings. A clever mix of modern and ancient punctuated by tailor-made creations give the venue a truly unique style. The proof: Marie-Virgine (who has just joined the adventure of the beautiful brand Loir Paris) is smiling from ear to ear. And this is the best indicator… Come on, I’ll take you on board, careful, it’s very beautiful!
Caravane sofa covered in Pierre Frey fabric, Rug Vista carpet, Red Edition coffee table.Lovett armchairs, Soho Home and Potten table by Pol. In the foreground, on a Socialite Family coffee table, a lamp <em><strong>Simone and Marcel</strong></em>.Togo armchairs, Ligne Roset, coffee table <em><strong>Red Edition</strong></em>.On the left, an entrance was created using a wooden screen that also serves as a bench.The custom-made cake was covered with a Pierre Frey fabric, produced <strong><em>Alma Interior</em></strong>.Red Edition console, personalized mirror and Soho Home wall light.Caravane sofa covered in Pierre Frey fabric.Above the table, suspension <em><strong>Soho house</strong></em>.Pierre Frey cushion.
Potten pedestal table by PolAnd on the table, the pleasant surprise: our book Toit et Moi that I told you about <em><strong>Here you are</strong></em>.
Under the famous skylight, the kitchen and dining room.Magnificent, the unprotected staircase has been covered with a railing that recalls that of the entrance with its geometric wooden slats that contrast with the classic style of the place.The IKEA kitchen island is covered here with oak veneer. Reconstituted stone worktop. Applied <em><strong>Wo and us</strong></em>.A large mirror was designed by Vanessa Faivre and custom-made, reflecting the parapet and balustrades of the upper floor.
Ikea kitchen and doors lacquered with French Gray paint by Farrow & Ball. On the terrace floor, Ace of diamonds.
The dining area with a Tulip table by Knoll, located in <strong><em>Atelier50</em></strong>Kave Home chairs.Pierre Guarriche wall lamp, <strong><em>Same mode</em></strong>.
Ancient wooden arches have been preserved.
In the small bathroom and in the toilet on the lower floor, a ceramic mosaic. Cosydar mirrors.Suspension <em><strong>Zangra</strong></em>.
Upstairs, under the dome, two walkway-like corridors connect the parents’ bedroom to the children’s area.
In Marie-Virginie and Arthur’s bedroom, the bed was positioned in the center and a custom-made headboard creates separation (and containment) with large wardrobes.The suspension market. Banc The worldly family.Vegetable wallpaper, <strong><em>Manuel Canovas</em></strong>.
Vanessa had Elitis wallpaper installed on the wardrobes in all the bedrooms.
Custom-made desk, The Socialite Family armchair.Cromarty painting, Farrow & Ball.Lampe The worldly family.In the adjoining shower room, paint Green Smoke, Farrow & Ball. Terrazzo floor, Mosaic Factory.
Leader wall lamp.On each side of the stairwell mirror, a ceramic Fragment sconce, <em><strong>François Bazin</strong></em>.
In Victoire’s room, in the background, Little Cabari wallpaper. Piou Piou pendant lamp in cane, Unum.Miroirs Zago Store.Lyngard Lighting Suspensions.La Redoute interior rugs.A little designer beauty <em><strong>Dormouse Paris</strong></em>.
Ceramic wall lamp <em><strong>Alix D. Reynis</strong></em>.
In Edward’s bedroom, painting Teresa Green, Farrow & Ball.Norman Copenhagen suspensionMaison Paloma pendant lamp. Wallpaper <em><strong>Hackney House</strong></em>.
Bookcase painted with Picture Gallery Red, Farrow and ball.
Paint found in children’s bathroom.Zelliges and Mosaic Factory cement tiles.
Photo credit Billie Blanket
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