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Parisian designers will never cease to amaze me with their ability to create so much personality and storage capabilities in such small spaces. This 60m2 apartment in Paris’ 16th arrondissement was renovated by Caroline Andréoni and is packed with all the amenities and storage options whilst creating separation between living and kitchen/dining spaces (that banquette is brilliant!). The historical and presumably original details are such a wonderful juxtaposition to the modern additions too. This is perfection! Photos: Julien Pepy

I had to share another project by designer Christian Bense – this time his own flat! Christian and his partner Matt bought a Battersea flat with ambitious renovation plans, only to discover that leasehold restrictions prevented every structural change they had envisioned. Instead of selling, Christian embraced the constraint and shifted to a light-touch, two-month makeover that worked with the existing layout. This change of course revealed the strengths of the flat, from its generous main rooms to the second bedroom that became an ideal study, while the tiny kitchen demanded careful, space-saving problem-solving. A neutral “light not white” palette set the tone for a layered interior built largely from rehomed and vintage pieces, since the short lead times ruled out most custom furniture. Without altering walls, Christian leaned into a bric-a-brac vibe, especially in the dark hallway, filling it with character rather than trying to brighten it. Art played a major role, covering the walls and embracing the flat’s quirks while reflecting the couple’s personal history. The result is a richly textured, lived-in home that feels authentic, inventive, and perfectly suited to both the space and its owners. Photos: Alexander James.

This 220m2 apartment in Paris’ 16th arrondissement represents Paris design to a T. The meticulousness of the details to take advantage of every square inch and provide plenty of storage, the exquisite selection of furnishings, a wide range of materiality (that MUST include marble), and an overall air of sophistication and elegance that one expects from a Parisian dwelling. La Muette by Caroline Andréoni. Photos: Oracle.

This Park Avenue Duplex by Commune brings a fresh, quietly relaxed sensibility to an iconic Park Avenue address. After stripping back the ornate 1980s remodel, the team uncovered generous light and graceful proportions that set the tone for a full redesign. A Swedish-inspired palette and vintage patterns are paired with a mix of antiques and thoughtfully crafted furnishings. Layers of subtle texture and expressive details create an interior that feels elegan and completely at ease in its historic setting.

Photography by Ethan Herrington.

Dan Mazzarini of Mazzarini & Co. (formerly BHDM Design as featured here many times) is known for his classic, elegant style in a mostly black and white colour palette. It’s no surprise his Greenwich Village apartment is exactly that – modern and sophisticated with a very neutral colour scheme but he uses some cream and brown tones that really warm up the spaces and keeps it from being too austere. I know some folks aren’t fans of paper covered books but I am really into that whole shelving situation in the living room (I’d at least write the book titles in a faintly legible fine tip black pen). Photos: Adam Macchia.