Calacatta marble saturate the kitchen and bathroom, their tactile richness balancing the Haussmann moldings, cornices, and fireplace. Mirrors bounce light across beige-painted walls, amplifying depth and drama. The salvaged herringbone parquet leads into a culinary space that feels more like a chic Parisian brasserie—anchored by a quartzite-topped island framed in dark oak. “It had to feel graphic and elevated, but still light,” Rubel says.
three rooms into two. The result: an open kitchen facing the living room, cleverly doubling as a sleek bar. “The idea was to maximize the sense of space,” she explains. A mirrored archway now echoes the arched windows, softening the transition from entryway to salon while blending historic charm with contemporary edge. Natural materials define the transformation. Brazilian quartzite and
n the heart of Paris, Juliette Rubel has mastered the art of living beautifully in small spaces. Her 657-square- foot Haussmann-style apartment on Boulevard Richard Lenoir is less a pied-à-terre and more a stage for stylish entertaining, layered in stone, mirrors, and a touch of 1970s glam. An architect and interior designer by trade, Rubel stripped the apartment down to its bones, reimagining I
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