Once upon a time, there was an apartment brushing the skies of Paris’s 1ˢᵗ arrondissement, waiting to be restored to its former glory by a daring new owner. For Maxence, it was love at first sight. He saw in this future home the perfect setting to express his taste and create a space as welcoming as it is sophisticated. Welcome to his home.

The meeting with Maison Kyka

Convinced that a prestigious address and a historic building are the cornerstones of a sound long-term investment, Maxence turned to Maison Kyka to guide him in his search for a rare gem and the foundation of a property portfolio worthy of the Paris market. Gauthier, real estate project manager at Maison Kyka, took up the challenge and presented him with this apartment in the Palais-Royal district—an entirely blank canvas. The connection was instant; the adventure was about to begin.

Design and poetry in a small format

Rising above the city and imagining a home where every square metre serves both comfort and style: these were the guiding principles of the renovation. The layout was redesigned, with the living room becoming the beating heart of the project. Within 24 sqm, the apartment harmoniously combines the Arts & Crafts spirit with the Bauhaus aesthetic. A luminous beige foundation is enlivened with touches of curry and khaki inspired by the 1970s, enriched with deep burgundy and a spectrum of greens. Walnut and cane Breuer furniture, a round dining table, and animal-pattern wallpaper together create a modernist, bucolic, and refined atmosphere.

The iconic detail

Compact yet perfectly optimised, the apartment conceals an alcove dedicated to the sleeping area. Like a bubble of serenity, it is set apart from the living room by a sliding door, inviting relaxation. Soft light, tender green tones, and the gentle codes of English cottage style subtly unfold beneath the Parisian rooftops.

The Palais-Royal through the centuries

Bordering the Seine and embodying the historic soul of Paris, the 1ˢᵗ arrondissement abounds with treasures: the Palais-Royal and its surroundings. Sitting at a café terrace on Place Colette, reading by the fountain in the Palais-Royal gardens, or attending a play at the Comédie-Française are all part of everyday life here. Vibrant by day, the neighbourhood regains its tranquillity at nightfall, when centuries-old ornamentation quietly reveals itself to its fortunate residents.