{"id":12452,"date":"2019-02-26T08:46:19","date_gmt":"2019-02-26T07:46:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.book-a-flat.com\/magazine\/?p=12452"},"modified":"2020-05-17T16:11:32","modified_gmt":"2020-05-17T14:11:32","slug":"paris-studio-renovation-before-after","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.book-a-flat.com\/magazine\/en\/paris-studio-renovation-before-after","title":{"rendered":"Before \/ After"},"content":{"rendered":"

After purchasing this property close to the town hall of the 17th arrondissement in Paris, the owner decided to carry out the renovations herself. The idea was to completely renovate this studio, with a floor area of 247 square feet, to prepare it for rental. This is Marine Del\u00e8gue\u2019s first foray into renovating, and she elegantly created a bright, welcoming and functional apartment, suitable for furnished rental<\/a>.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Surface area<\/strong>: 247 square feet
\nDuration of renovation work<\/strong> : 4 months
\nArchitect<\/strong> : Marine Del\u00e8gue @marinedelegue_interieurs<\/p>\n

\"Renovation
Before\/After: Rue des Dames, Paris 17th – 247 square-feet studio<\/div><\/div><\/div>
\"Before
Overview of studio before renovation<\/div><\/div>
\"The
After renovation, the kitchen\u2019s transformation is breathtaking<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
\"After:
This furnished studio, fully refurbished by the owner, is located in the Batignolles neighbourhood<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n

When was the property purchased? How long did the refurbishment take?<\/h4>\n

We bought this studio in January 2018. It\u2019s a rental investment<\/a>.
\nFrom the date of purchase to the date it was rented, 11 months passed, even though it\u2019s only 247 square feet. The renovation itself lasted four months.<\/p>\n

Who was in charge of decorating the apartment?<\/h4>\n

We had already signed the studio\u2019s sale agreement when I found out I had been accepted to the Ecole Boulle art and design school for an interior design course. I was an account manager in a public relations agency for more than 15 years, and I\u2019d been dreaming of this change. The course, which I started in February 2018, was a true revelation. And the transformation of the studio<\/strong> was my first trial run, from the plans to monitoring the renovation work and including the layout.<\/p>\n

\"Studio
The bed, on a raised platform, allows for extra storage space \u2014 no small matter in a 247-sq.-ft. studio. Copper fixtures: Made \/ Coffee table: AM.PM \/ White desk legs: Tiptoe \/ Chairs: Habitat \/ Striped cushions: H&M Home <\/div><\/div><\/div>
\"Separate
Galley kitchen adjoining the lounge area of the studio. Floor: D\u00e9coplus Parquet<\/div><\/div>
\"Sleeping
The glass wall separates the sleeping area from the living area, without blocking natural light. Bed linen: Baralinge \/ Porcelain wall light: Zangra<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n

Why did you choose this apartment? What are its best features?<\/h4>\n

This studio corresponded exactly to our criteria:
\n– ideal location on the town hall square of the Batignolles neighbourhood, with its caf\u00e9s and outdoor terraces;
\n– an old building, for its charm;
\n– a nice view;
\n– two big windows and sunlight;
\n– planned restoration of the courtyard and street side fa\u00e7ades;
\n– and most of all, nothing that had to be kept, which made the project more fun; it was more than just a renovation, it was a real transformation.<\/p>\n

\"Before\/after:
The original load-bearing beams, in very bad condition, had to be replaced <\/div><\/div><\/div>
\"Entire
The ceiling had to be entirely refurbished<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
\"The
Photo taken after the demolition of the ceiling\/floor separating the studio to be renovated from the one above it<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n

What were the main challenges you had during the renovation? What type of unexpected problems did you have to deal with?<\/h4>\n

From the first day of the renovations, when we were knocking down the partitions, we saw that the ceiling was moving. The timber load-bearing beams were crumbling. That was obviously not good news.
\nSince the building\u2019s structure is the responsibility of the property management, we had to handle the entire restoration of the ceiling with them. In terms of efficiency, budget and also schedule, it was better to remove the ceiling\/floor between our studio and the one above, and rebuild from scratch.
\nThe tenant on the 4th floor therefore had to move out (paid for by the property management) so that we could start work in September.
\nIn the end, there weren\u2019t too many problems with that. The property management were very efficient and the owners were all very nice and understanding.<\/p>\n

Have you any stories to tell us about the apartment?<\/h4>\n

The whole building is made up of small properties. They were originally nuns\u2019 quarters, which I thought was amusing. I love places that have a history.<\/p>\n

\"The<\/p>\n

Have you any advice for an owner that wants to redesign their Parisian studio? Any decorating tips?<\/h4>\n

You need to be extremely precise when you\u2019re redesigning the layout of a small space<\/strong>. Every centimetre counts. You have to think of everything in advance, there are no little corners to hide things like the vacuum cleaner or the ironing board. You need to find a place for everything before drawing the plans. You need to be clever about creating as much storage space as possible, without overstepping into the living space. That\u2019s what we did with the bed, raised on a podium which is actually a cupboard and drawers.<\/p>\n

\"Decorating
The small window between the kitchen and the bathroom is a clever and stylish element. Zellige tile backboard: Mosaic del Sur<\/div><\/div>
\"A
The creation of this little opening allows for natural light, which is plentiful in the apartment, to permeate the bathroom. Tiles: Surface<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n

You also have to take advantage of the property\u2019s best features. For example, to make sure the bathroom also bathed in the studio\u2019s natural light, I inserted a window between the kitchen and the bathroom, which is also a cute touch.
\nYou have to prioritise with your budget. I wanted a Zellige tile backboard from Mosaic del Sur. For other elements, we went with simpler options.
\nUltimately, I think the most important thing is to create a studio that you\u2019d like to live in<\/strong> yourself. If you would, then there\u2019s a good likelihood other people will too!<\/p>\n

Apartment available to rent<\/a><\/p>\n

\n
Marine Del\u00e8gue\u2019s favourite spots in the neighbourhood<\/h5>\n
\n
\n

Mamma Primi<\/a>
\nA restaurant in the Big Mamma chain
\n71 rue des Dames, 75017
\n01 47 42 33 31<\/p>\n

Les Fran\u00e7aises<\/a>
\nSmall plates for sharing, all in a baby-pink environment
\n87 rue Legendre, 75017
\n09 83 64 09 10<\/p>\n

Gare au Gorille<\/a>
\nBistronomic restaurant
\n68 rue des Dames, 75017
\n01 42 94 24 02<\/p>\n

Scoop Me a Cookie<\/a>
\nThe best cookies in the world ;-)
\n72 rue Legendre, 75017
\n01 71 72 91 65<\/p>\n

March\u00e9 bio des Batignolles<\/a>
\nSaturday mornings
\n34 boulevard des Batignolles, 75017
\n01 45 11 71 11<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\n

Mobilhome<\/a>
\nVintage lighting and furniture store
\n108 rue Legendre, 75017
\n01 58 59 10 01<\/p>\n

Kann Design<\/a>
\n1950s furniture designer
\n8 rue des Moines, 75017
\n09 51 64 50 13<\/p>\n

Blou<\/a>
\nInterior design and decoration concept store (three locations)
\nrue Legendre (97 et 99) et 20 rue des Dames, 75017
\n09 53 04 67 53 \/ 09 52 14 73 04<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\n

Mylo<\/a>
\nConcept store
\n61 rue Legendre, 75017
\n01 42 47 16 15<\/p>\n

S\u0153ur<\/a>
\nFrench fashion brand for women and girls
\n75 rue Legendre, 75017
\n09 53 56 02 23<\/p>\n

Leon & harper<\/a>
\nChic, relaxed fashion
\n77 rue Legendre, 75017
\n01 45 65 27 74<\/p>\n

A.P.C.<\/a>
\nA<\/strong>telier de P<\/strong>roduction et de C<\/strong>r\u00e9ation
\n75 Place du Dr F\u00e9lix Lobligeois, 75017
\n01 70 38 26 67<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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