Berri Residence

Positioned in the prestigious, 8th arrondissement of Paris on Rue de Berri, “Berri Residence” is a two-bedroom residential property recently completed by Paris-based interior design firm, ICONIQUE Studio. Unveiling the property for the first time, ICONIQUE Studio was hired to rejuvenate the Paris apartment which had been used infrequently as a “Pied a Terre”, and transform the habitability of the space to create a functional apartment suitable for entertaining, whilst maintaining the ultimate comfort of a home. The result is a charming and quintessential Parisian residence that respects the architectural significance and history of the building by carefully blending the original, neo-classical style features with contemporary design details.

Situated by the esteemed Champs Elysees in the delightful 8th arrondissement of Paris, Berri Residence is a celebration of Parisian design harmoniously blended with modern, innovative features for a comfortable and tasteful home. Imagined by ICONIQUE Studio, the interior design firm was appointed to rejuvenate the space through a total redesign, whilst preserving the original features of the property to connect the expressions of the two eras. Honouring architecture as a medium that connects history to the present day, ICONIQUE Studio has infused innovative design into the long-established characteristics of the property for a seamless environment that manifests spatial synergy of both time periods.

“With the Berri Residence, we had to strike the perfect balance of a space that oozes sophistication without being pretentious, and maintaining a homely atmosphere. Through the total redesign of the property, we managed to form a new equilibrium in the apartment, maximising on the space for optimal functionality, comfort and aesthetics, whilst celebrating both the original features and new, modern accents”.

Spanning 92 square metres, ICONIQUE Studio has adapted the cosy, two-bed apartment into a seamlessly versatile space through the use of natural materials, dual-purpose design structures and a natural colour palette. Tasked with maximising the capacity of the space, ICONIQUE Studio worked to establish a flexible spatial experience through the development of innovative and functional design features. Implementing a sequence of bespoke, mirrored structures that simultaneously separate and unite the living and dining space, whilst opening up the room through the reflective panels, ICONIQUE Studio has cleverly designed these dual-purpose structures to offer ultimate functionality through a striking design feature.

Keeping the backdrop to the apartment clean and neutral, ICONIQUE Studio had the original mouldings restored to a pristine white, and laid a beautiful oak parquet flooring on the bias to add dimension that resembles a carpet. The apartment’s off-white painted walls create a coherent foundation for the space, which is finished with a distinguishing berry red motif initially inspired by a Tracy Emin painting. The continuation of this rich red colour connects each room through varied mediums encompassing painted archways, window curtain and blind trims, upholstered furnishings and decorative elements, in an abundance of textures including boucles, tweeds and velvets for layered depth. For a sentimental touch, the designer framed the client’s own sketches which adorn the wall above the fireplace in the living room, adding a personal and playful element to the space. Working with a range of natural materials, the custom designed joinery is crafted from unpolished oak, American walnut and travertine, which results in functional design elements that uninterrupt the flow of each room.

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