Mur-Murs : At Julie & Louis' in Asnières-sur-Seine

At Maison Kyka, repeat business is hardly a crime—if anything, it’s strongly encouraged. So when Julie and Louis reached out once again to the team who had already brought their first project to life, the next chapter unfolded naturally, with the same instinctive trust and the same appetite for spaces that have something to say.

But how does one return to the pace and pulse of the Paris region after experiencing the quiet charm of Touraine? The answer lies as much in beauty as it does in words.

From one thing to another… or rather, to Asnières

Julie and Louis’ story begins with a desire: to leave the capital behind in favour of a quieter life, within the walls of a family home in a human-scale town. Tours quickly ticked every box, allowing them to maintain regular ties with Paris. This first purchase-and-renovation project marked their introduction to the world of Maison Kyka, who orchestrated the transformation of a beautiful townhouse in a contemporary cottage spirit.

After more than two years spent juggling the joys—and obligations—of family life with fast-paced careers, a new decision gradually took shape: a return to the Paris region. The compromise? A little less space, but never at the expense of quality of life.

“Having grown fond of bespoke, fully renovated interiors—and placing complete trust in Maison Kyka—it felt only natural to embark on the journey once again.”

Things moved swiftly. Their home in Tours sold in just three days, allowing them to begin, in parallel, the search for a new apartment—one that would once again set their hearts racing. While proximity to greenery remained a priority, this time the couple embraced a clear break from the past. Their new home would reflect a distinctly Parisian and contemporary aesthetic.

A visit led them to Asnières-sur-Seine, in the Mairie district, where they discovered the property that felt immediately right: a 67-square-metre apartment bathed in natural light, with uninterrupted views over the neighbouring park, and a layout already coherent enough to make projection effortless.

“We absolutely needed two comfortable bedrooms, as well as a third room that could first serve as a home office, and later become a child’s bedroom. The apartment was perfect for that."

A few months later, as the renovation drew to a close, Julie, Louis and their young daughter Romy prepared to step into their new home.

“Somewhere over the rainbow”

After the countryside feel of their house in Tours, the shift in atmosphere is deliberate. The vocabulary evolves, references shift, and the apartment adopts a more urban, graphic language—one that resonates directly with their new life.

“We love colour. We wanted it in every room, but without overwhelming the eye."

Sometimes, a project’s creative direction hinges on very little: an intuition, a single detail. Here, it was a sofa—identified early in the design process—that became the guiding thread. From there, everything fell into place: a pastel palette—celadon green, lavender blue, powdery peach—inflections of neo-Riviera style, and a modern boudoir sensibility, all unfolding harmoniously from floor to ceiling.

If there is one space where this attention to detail finds its most accomplished expression, it is undoubtedly Romy’s bedroom. Conceived as a world of its own, it unfolds at a child’s scale, balancing imagination and practicality with remarkable delicacy. Butterfly-patterned wallpaper brings an immediate sense of poetry, while a cabin-like nook invites play, storytelling, and exploration. The canopy bed, almost theatrical in presence, completes the scene—promising nights filled with dreams and tales.

Yet beyond aesthetics, everything is designed to support the child’s daily life: soft colours, carefully considered proportions, and a reassuring sense of enclosure. It is, as Julie puts it with a touch of nostalgia, the bedroom she herself would have dreamed of as a child.

Not every room, however, lent itself so readily to reinvention. The bathroom, initially the least inspiring space, required a more radical approach. To move beyond this hesitation, Maison Kyka proposed a bold direction, introducing an oval bathtub and bespoke stained-glass windows. The result was immediate: it became Julie’s favourite room.

“We would never have thought of it, but as soon as the idea was presented, we loved it. It truly brings a new architectural and aesthetic dimension to the apartment."

This is precisely where the strength of the project lies: in its ability to surprise without unsettling, to elevate without ever betraying the original spirit.

By the water’s edge

Then comes the question of place. While the apartment revealed itself with clarity, the neighbourhood was more of a discovery. Julie and Louis were unfamiliar with Asnières-sur-Seine, and once again chose to trust the guidance of their project manager—who had already overseen their Touraine home.

The result far exceeded expectations. Immediate proximity to Paris, quick access to Saint-Lazare station, a lively yet unoppressive neighbourhood, local shops, and above all, an abundance of green spaces.

With three parks just a short walk away, vibrant streets, and a distinctly family-friendly atmosphere, Asnières-sur-Seine emerges as a place of balance. Among their newly adopted rituals, the Halle Victoire holds a special place.

“We do our market shopping there on Sundays, and the adjoining food hall is a great spot to eat or have a drink."

In this town shaped by art and craftsmanship—where, in the 19th century, painters such as Georges Seurat and Vincent van Gogh once crossed paths, and where France’s most renowned trunk maker still maintains its historic workshop—Julie and Louis have found their own domain: the art of living well.