A Minimalist Parisian Loft - Remodelista
One of the places in the world we’d most like to live? Look no further for warm minimalism with a French accent. A streamlined cupboard divides the entry from the main living space, and serves as an alternative to a built-in front closet. Régis Larroque is a sought-after Paris designer of shops and showrooms–for Hermes and Nina Ricci, among others–and his display and space-planning skills translate well in a residential setting. A shelf-like shallow stone sink extends off the green cupboard and is a companion to a powder room near the entry. The dining area is decorated with a collage of 19th century studio portraits clustered in an arresting cloud-like arrangement. A bedroom opens off the dining area; to maintain the lofty feel of the space, the door opening are extra wide (but there are sliding wood pocket doors for privacy). A petite daybed is invitingly situated under the tall windows. The vast main space has rug-free pale wood floors, slim metal columns, and a wall of windows. A black leather sofa with tapered wooden legs and a fireplace anchor the living area. A pocket door opens into the bedroom. The master bed is invitingly layered with pale pastel sheets and linen-covered pillows. The bedroom doubles as a home office. Outside the master bedroom, an ensemble of black leather seating surrounds the fireplace. To accommodate a variety of books and objects, a wall of open shelves built in two heights extends for nearly the length of the long room. A curved hall off the front entry leads to the kitchen. The wood flooring shifts to polished stone in the kitchen. The breakfast table adds a sunniness to the setting. A guest bedroom off the kitchen has a seamless wall of closets. An all-encompassing grid of white tiles with gray grout in the guest room’s companion bath. The loft’s floor plan delineates the central placement of the dining table; the bedrooms occupy the two ends of the space.