Located on the fifth floor of a well-maintained building, this 68sqm contemporary apartment is situated in one of the most vibrant neighborhoods in the greater Stockholm area. Nacka Strand holds a special place in Sweden’s geography. This area, located east of Stockholm and once industrial, has been transformed into a residential neighborhood on the shores of Lake Baggensfjärden. Trees are…
Behind the dark red brick facade of a former fire house in SoHo, artist Daniel Arsham has set up his own museum and his loft. Arsham is known for his sculptures that seem frozen in time, everyday objects (phones, cameras, basketballs) cast in calcite or basalt, as if preserved in a fictional archaeological setting. The walls are adorned with his own works. One wonders where the living space ends…
This 81sqm historic apartment is located on the top floor of a building dating from 1898, in the Linné neighborhood of Gothenburg. It is a spacious three-room apartment featuring striking old-style high ceilings. Stucco moldings are still visible thanks to a careful renovation and the colors that highlight them. Two tiled stoves in a single apartment The apartment features two of these Swedish…
Some projects start out as investments and end up as love stories. That’s exactly what happened with this 60sqm apartment renovated in Paris. It’s nestled in the Cité de Trévise, one of the most discreet enclaves in the 9th arrondissement. The owners had commissioned Atelier Compostelle to create a rental unit. Four months of work later, they decided to keep the apartment for themselves. The…
The young couple who own this 87sqm apartment simply wanted to live surrounded by authentic materials. For this project, they entrusted the design of their spacious new three-room apartment to architect Maria Rodionovskaya of the ON Plane firm. She translated this wish into an interior that is both understated and deeply welcoming, a warm, minimalist environment. A color palette inspired by…
Every Sunday, the 'week in decoration and design' column brings together a selection curated for interiors enthusiasts. Planète Déco scours the best magazines and specialist websites, in France and abroad. This ongoing watch makes it possible to spot the projects that stand out from the crowd. They win us over with a bold renovation, a well chosen material or a singular story. Attention to…
Seven Balconies is located in the Justicia neighborhood, one of the most vibrant in the Spanish capital. This chic and design apartment in Madrid was designed by architect Claudia Schultheis. It takes its name from the seven balconies that line its long façade in a row. The building certainly resembles what we find in Paris, one of those Haussmann-style stone buildings with wrought-iron…
This family home looks no different from its neighbours when viewed from the street. It hides behind a carefully trimmed hedge in the city of Bath, England. Its stone façade spans two storeys, punctuated by large windows. Who would guess that the interior of this seemingly ordinary house conceals decor that is anything but common? A ground floor designed for shared living The entrance leads…
If living in a 27sqm studio sounds like a challenge, wait until you see this one. This small apartment, designed for a young woman, proves that square footage, when optimized, can become a non-issue. Designer Olga Shakirova worked every single square inch, and the result far exceeds what you'd expect from a space this size. The floor plan is straightforward (in addition, it's mentioned in…
When you move into a new construction, you always face the same question. How do you give it character when the walls still smell like fresh paint? Shea McGee, founder of the California-based Studio McGee, had to answer that very question with this brand-new home in Arizona. The project is called Valley Vistas. Located on the outskirts of Phoenix, it houses a family with four children. This…
