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Residential
6 small, finely appointed apartments and studios
It’s not the size that matters. Interior architects Pauline Borgia, Batiik Studio, Duny, and .PEAM have understood this well. In their projects, these professionals of interior design transform micro habitats into comfortable showcases of taste, combining beauty and cleverness. The recipe? Rich and rhythmic materiality, well-crafted volumes, integrated storage, mirrors, and reflective finishes… No detail has been overlooked! From Munich to Paris, and even Katowice, here are six apartments of less than 35m² skillfully optimized.
26m² in Munich
Spacious kitchen and hidden storage, alcove sleeping area, muted tones... 26m² of roundness and softness define this apartment in Munich designed by .PEAM agency. The rich materiality (stainless steel, wood, lime plaster, fur) injects style and character into the studio decorated with a blend of contemporary design, custom pieces, and vintage furniture.
35m² in Katowice
To transform this 1970s apartment located in Katowice into a highly desirable Airbnb, the Polish studio Mistovia focused on eclecticism and the contrast between styles, materials, shades, and textures. Glass brick partitions, terrazzo tile floors, marbled blue plywood door, roughly finished concrete walls, bright red curtains and headboard, wooden accents, and reflective surfaces... The juxtaposition is bold and completely redefines the atmosphere.
32m² in Paris
Pauline Borgia (formerly Atelier Steve) excels in the art of sculpting spaces, even the most cramped ones. For this 32m² Parisian apartment located in the 16th arrondissement, she injected panache into the rooms of immaculate white with velvety purple carpet accents, stylized graphic lines, and touches of dark wood that interact uniquely and lightly.
25 m² in Vincennes
Welcome to an uncommon Parisian jewel. Conceived byAurélien Duny of the eponymous agency with a retro-contemporary charm, this 25m² apartment located under the rooftops of Paris gives the feeling of a futuristic light tube. Thanks to the rounded shapes and the chosen materials (polished concrete, lime, okoumé wood, anodized aluminum), both for their performance characteristics and their seventies-style charm.
32m² in Castillon du Gard
Striped banquettes, travertine Italian shower, sisal flooring, lime desk and sconces... Raphaëlle Robert and Guillaume Fantin, the duo behind Le Cann studio, evoke the sweetness of the South in this small guest house located near the Pont du Gard. The rustic codes of Provence are contrasted by reflective materials that bring a touch of modernity to this small pied-à-terre with the feel of a city studio.
22m² at Notre-Dame
Completely redesigned to accommodate young American students, this studio located at the foot of Notre Dame is the dream Parisian apartment. Elevated mezzanine, stained oak kitchen, curved desks and shelves, colored polished concrete... The volumes, shapes, and materials alternate from room to room, a strategy implemented by Pauline Borgia to add richness to the interior. The bright openings in each space complete the Parisian dream.