Chiara Novak InteriorsInterior Designer

Parisian Residence

Parisian Residence — classical grey paneling, an ochre fireplace and sculptural seating in the sunlit living room
Year
2025
Type
Residential project
Area
120 m²
Designer
Chiara Novak

Parisian Residence is a dialogue between heritage and the present. Ornate cornices, classical paneling and generous proportions set a refined stage, and a contemporary sensibility brings it to life through bold materials, sculptural forms and a carefully balanced palette. The result is a home that honors its past while feeling unmistakably of today.

The living room is an exercise in contrast and harmony. Warm ochre and soft grey walls create a calm, enveloping backdrop, while graphic black accents and textured stone add depth and quiet drama. The atmosphere is relaxed yet composed, a space designed for slow afternoons, conversation and moments of stillness.

Tonal artwork above the ochre fireplace and sculptural bench
Black timber chair and curved cream armchair beneath classical grey paneling
Ochre-paneled fireplace and textured stone coffee table beside tall Parisian windows

Art plays a central role, layered with care to give the room its own character and narrative. Tonal landscapes, abstract compositions and sculptural objects sit in dialogue with the classical architecture, bringing a gallery-like sensibility to everyday living. Light moves softly across the paneled walls through the day, revealing texture and shifting the mood from bright clarity to evening warmth.

Parisian kitchen with blush plaster walls, marble island and dark veined marble cabinetry
Marble kitchen island with sculptural lamp and warm oak cabinetry

The kitchen is defined by richness and restraint. Deep veined marble, warm oak and blush plaster walls create an atmosphere that is both intimate and elegant. Soft light, aged brass details and sculptural accents turn the space into more than a place to cook. It becomes a room for gathering and slow everyday rituals.

Kitchen island, upholstered stools and leafy branches against blush paneling
Blush kitchen paneling and ornate cornice in soft daylight
Dark veined marble splashback and aged brass cooking details
Sculptural kitchen objects and marble island beside warm oak cabinetry
Parisian dining room with a sculptural stone table, tall windows and tonal landscape artwork
Landscape artwork and sculptural objects on the dining room’s dark blue console

The dining room carries the same spirit of refined ease. Natural materials, sculptural forms and a restrained palette set an atmosphere made for hosting and lingering at the table. It is a space where the elegance of Parisian living meets the warmth of shared moments, timeless, inviting and quietly expressive.


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