Chomel

A 1930s building facing Le Bon Marché. On the top floor, a 160-square-meter apartment belonging to a writer, conceived as a refuge.

The starting point: a portrait by Gustav Klimt, echoed by the influence of Carlo Scarpa and the woodwork of Helena Rubinstein’s Parisian salon. From these references, Sandra Benhamou draws a sense of structured femininity, a balance between softness and rigor, an attention to detail, and the elegance of pure lines.

The interior architect completely reimagines the layout to create a compact, protective space bathed in light, where each room flows seamlessly into the next. The centerpiece, a curved living room set on a diamond-patterned floor, opens onto a dining area designed for both living and working. Two large glass doors facing each other guide the light toward the kitchen, establishing a coherent visual rhythm.

Everywhere, the openings and woodwork are drawn with precision, sophisticated yet understated. Travertine inlaid with brass, wood, sisal, and interior shutters compose a warm, handcrafted palette with subtly exotic undertones.

In the main bedroom, lime-washed walls diffuse a mineral softness, while custom walnut furniture shapes the space. The bathroom, organized around a single type of marble, plays with geometry and texture — blending rigor, warmth, and sensuality.

Credits: Alice Mesguich