After months of searching, Emmanuelle’s project comes to life in the heart of Passy. The mission? To recreate a warm and welcoming home designed for family and friends, without compromising on peace and greenery — all in the middle of Paris. A real estate challenge Maison Kyka rises to with finesse, in the form of a discreet private mansion with the charm of an English cottage. Welcome to her home.

The meeting with Maison Kyka

Drawn to Maison Kyka’s all-in-one approach, Emmanuelle entrusted Eugénie with the search for her future home. The brief was clear: find a family house, close to shops, with a garden, and hidden from view. The opportunity came in the form of a mid-19th-century building, divided in the 1950s and 1970s into three independent apartments, partly abandoned for the past fifteen years. It was precisely the history of this house and its bucolic atmosphere that caught Maison Kyka’s attention — despite the scale of the renovation ahead. A rare home in a preserved setting, it offered the ideal foundation for an ambitious transformation.‍

A country house in Paris

The renovation took ten months, the time needed for a full-scale restructuring of the private mansion, including traditional façade restoration, the creation of a central staircase, and a complete redesign of the garden. The existing trees were preserved and joined by dense plantings of shrubs, climbers, and perennials — all in line with Paris’ bioclimatic urban planning rules, a key point for the owner. The furniture scheme builds on the architectural work: each room is composed like a living tableau, blending vintage finds, designer pieces, and custom elements. Green, the project’s guiding hue, flows across all four floors of the house, shifting between soft botanical tones and bolder accents — the result of a rich dialogue between Emmanuelle and Bertille, the project lead at Maison Kyka’s studio.‍

The iconic detail

Look up, and you’ll discover the project’s most poetic gesture: the ceiling above the second-floor landing, transformed into a fresco. Visible from the ground floor, it gradually reveals a lush landscape as you ascend. This mural — a visual echo of the garden and the panoramic “jardin d’hiver” wallpaper under the skylight — enhances the natural light and reinforces the sense that this house has always been exactly as it is.

Passy, quiet elegance

Nestled between the Seine and the Bois de Boulogne, Passy feels like a village of its own. With its semi-rural heritage, traditional market, and peaceful atmosphere, it’s the perfect place to enjoy both city life and serenity. Adding to its prestige is a touch of timeless charm — embodied by the nearby Balzac House, whose garden transports visitors to a bygone Paris.