Interiors: Rue de Rivoli
June 8, 2012 § 5 Comments
When life gives you high ceilings and beautifully detailed mouldings… you make an Interior Designer like me, very giddy.
This 18th century building sits across from the Louvre and boasts high ceilings, detailed panel mouldings, mirrors that make you feel like you’re in Versailles, and a stunning marble bathroom. However opulent that sounds, this interior is actually softened by its contemporary planes and lines. Key features are brought forward while others are understated and basic. A real-life contemporary approach to living in an 18th century interior. Unless, of course, you really do have some Ladies in Waiting.
Details that I love:
- full height panel mouldings and dado skirting, dutifully restored (anytime you do this… I’m in love… just sayin’)
- large full height opposing mirrors in the living room (bookends to the living in between)
- floating staircase and mezzanine (i love that they float in front of the mirror)
- marble bathroom with large black sliding doors acting as privacy screens
- built-in lounger next to the built-in bath… luxe, luxe and more luxe (ok…this may not be the most discreet of details but I love it anyway)
So what does your home look like if you live across the street from the Louvre? Oh, right. See above.
designchickee 
What a beautiful house and I liked a lot the bathroom !
What I absolutely love about Paris spaces are the tall windows, love the proportions, the zigzag floors, of course the high ceilings and old plaster work, that they went classic with all the marble work in the bath. Love it all. And look at that great room, huge, with the matching scale huge mirror in between the bookcases. Gorgeous gorgeous. What a great space.:)
Agree on all counts, Jane! It’s beautiful. Dreamy. When I stayed in Paris, the apartment had beautiful tall windows and Juliette-style balconies… loved them! I’m happy you enjoyed this.
I love the bathroom and the kitchen!
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