The journal
Advice, behind the scenes and inspiration for your renovation.
The “modern haussmannien” style decoded: blending period character with contemporary design
The codes of modern haussmannien style: pairing original mouldings, parquet and fireplaces with contemporary layouts, room by room, for an elegant Parisian interior.
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The Parisian Marble Fireplace: History, Styles and Restoration
The history of the Parisian marble fireplace, from Louis-Philippe to Belle Époque styles, and how to restore or showcase it in a period apartment.
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Art Deco in Paris: The History of a Style and How to Reinterpret It at Home
The origins of Parisian Art Deco, its codes and signature materials, and how to reinterpret this iconic style at home without slipping into pastiche.
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Lighting an Old Apartment: Working with Ceiling Height and Natural Light
Lighting an old apartment means reading the natural light, making the most of generous ceiling heights, and enhancing mouldings and fireplaces with a finely judged lighting scheme.
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Mouldings, Ceiling Roses and Cornices: A Short Illustrated Lexicon of Parisian Plaster Décor
Corniche, rosace, cimaise, staff: decode the plaster décor of Parisian apartments, learn to read a home’s period and understand how to showcase it.
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How Much Does an Apartment Renovation Cost in Paris in 2026? A Detailed Budget per m²
Paris apartment renovation prices per m² in 2026: ranges by scope of work, itemized costs, a worked example and a method for securing your budget.
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Creating or Renovating a Bathroom in a Period Property: Plumbing, Drainage and Windowless Rooms
Bathrooms in period Paris apartments: where to place them, how to manage drainage and macerators, ventilate a windowless room and waterproof timber floors.
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Noble, Durable Materials: Lime, Terracotta, Brass and Stone, Why They’re Making a Comeback
Lime, terracotta, brass and stone: yesterday’s materials are returning to renovation. How they unite heritage, ecology and lasting elegance in Paris.
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The Colour of Paris Façades: A History of Stone, Ravalement and Tints
Why Paris is beige-blond: pierre de taille, mandatory ravalement and regulated colour charts give the capital its instantly recognisable hue.
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