Cover The pied-à-terre was largely inspired by the galleries and fashion boutiques for which the French capital is known
The pied-à-terre was largely inspired by the galleries and fashion boutiques for which the French capital is known
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This pied-à-terre in the prestigious 7th arrondissement channels timeless Parisian elegance, creating a warm and inviting retreat for three friends based across the globe
Friendships may span continents, but a shared sense of place can bring people back together. For three friends living between Australia, the UK and the United States, that place is Paris—a city they each love and now share a “home away from home” in.
Their beloved pied-à-terre in the 7th arrondissement—one of the city’s most prestigious and recognisable districts on the Rive Gauche of the Seine—is a place to reconvene, linger over long meals and pick up where they left off, creating a sense of continuity across lives lived thousands of miles apart.
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Above The apartment follows a fluid, interconnected floor plan
The apartment follows a fluid, interconnected floor plan
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Within walking distance of landmarks including the Eiffel Tower and Musée d’Orsay, the apartment occupies a Haussmannian building dating to 1900, distinguished by its stone façades and wrought-iron details.
Inside, the apartment follows a fluid, interconnected floor plan, with two bedrooms, two bathrooms and a powder room next to the entrance—creating a natural sense of flow and connection between the spaces, while allowing the residence to function equally well for entertaining and everyday living.
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The living room has a deliberately collected quality, with pieces spanning different periods and styles sitting comfortably together
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Above Chenille, velvet and bouclé introduces textured softness and subtle lustre
Above A mirror with aged-gold frame from the previous owner sits atop the fireplace
Chenille, velvet and bouclé introduces textured softness and subtle lustre
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When interior designer Olga Ashby took on the project, however, this easy transition between spaces was not yet a reality, as the flat didn’t have a functioning kitchen.
“The flow was cut as the master bathroom opened up in a corridor,” she recalls. “While the secondary bathroom didn’t exist, the powder room had two toilets, which reminded me more of a coffee shop than home.”
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Above A natural sense of flow between the communal spaces
Above A cohesive palette of warm white, caramel and green
A natural sense of flow between the communal spaces
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To avoid the inevitable debates that come with designing a home for multiple owners with differing opinions, the owners trusted Ashby to take the reins. Having previously worked with one of the owners, she was confident that the project would be a success.
“I wanted to achieve a carefree, cosy atmosphere, with no intended design, as though it had been pulled together over generations,” Ashby says. “A place where different people could clearly feel they are in Paris, yet find it vibrant and different from anywhere else on Earth.”
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Above The dining area, featuring a La Redoute Interieurs dining table, Liang & Eimil dining chairs, and a Julian Chichester bench with upholstery by Mark Alexander
The dining area, featuring a La Redoute Interieurs dining table, Liang & Eimil dining chairs, and a Julian Chichester bench with upholstery by Mark Alexander
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Above The space mixes collectibles from different periods
Above The apartment initially did not have a functioning kitchen
The space mixes collectibles from different periods
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The home, which took almost 10 months to complete, was largely inspired by the galleries and fashion boutiques for which the French capital is known. But rather than creating an overtly Parisian interior, Ashby sought to give the apartment the character of a home that had evolved over time.
“Paris is all about collecting—like the Schiaparelli headquarters, where random vintage pieces are pulled together with enormous precision,” Ashby explains. “Having beautiful historical bones, we were excited about using contemporary furniture and art, but we also shopped vintage because I cannot imagine the project without it.”
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Above The cosy study with dark timber flooring
The cosy study with dark timber flooring
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Rather than appearing overly resolved or newly furnished, the interiors have a deliberately collected quality, with pieces spanning different periods and styles sitting comfortably alongside one another.
From ornate lighting and comfortable furniture to objets d’art—together, they create a refined yet relaxed setting where the owners can host gatherings, share a drink with friends or curl up with a good book.
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Above The main bathroom fitted with Lefroy Brooks brassware, and a Pelham bathroom vanity unit by Lusso
Above The guest bathroom with a Miroir pour toi mirror, flanked by Pure White Lines wall lights
The main bathroom fitted with Lefroy Brooks brassware, and a Pelham bathroom vanity unit by Lusso
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Meanwhile, a cohesive palette of warm white, caramel and green provides a quiet foundation for this layered approach—restrained tones that allow Ashby to introduce stronger notes of colour through the artworks, reflecting her own appreciation for art while keeping the overall composition grounded.
“To be honest, I often buy first and ask later as I’m so afraid it will be gone by the time the client responds,” she shares. “Half of the artworks were already loaded into the car by the time all three clients voted for them.”
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Above Wood and rattan elements bring natural warmth into the guest bedroom
Above The Santa Fe wardrobe by Maisons du Monde, and Railton bedside table by Soho Home
Wood and rattan elements bring natural warmth into the guest bedroom
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Additionally, the previous owner also contributed to the interior’s palette, leaving behind three beautiful mirrors whose aged-gold frames now sit naturally within the spaces.
Materiality further reinforces the interiors’ collected, tactile quality. Dark timber grounds the spaces, while upholstery in chenille, velvet and bouclé introduces softness, texture and subtle lustre.
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Above The main bedroom showcases materiality that reinforces the interiors’ collected, tactile quality
The main bedroom showcases materiality that reinforces the interiors’ collected, tactile quality
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Above A pair of Diego swivel chairs by Eichholtz situated by the fireplace
Above The Frieze chandelier by Pure White Lines hangs above the room
A pair of Diego swivel chairs by Eichholtz situated by the fireplace
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“For a powder room in Paris, travertine is my go-to,” adds Ashby, who also incorporated the stone into the living room’s coffee tables.
Rattan, on the other hand, brings a natural warmth to the bedrooms, appearing across several pieces of furniture without disrupting the apartment’s more refined material palette.
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Photography: Vigo Jansons
As senior writer at Tatler Homes, Celeste Goh covers architecture, interior design, luxury homes and emerging design trends. She also serves as digital content manager for Tatler Malaysia, overseeing the brand’s digital editorial strategy and social media presence across its platforms.
