{"id":60607,"date":"2025-11-22T09:55:00","date_gmt":"2025-11-22T08:55:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hartdesignselection.com\/?p=60607"},"modified":"2026-02-24T09:54:47","modified_gmt":"2026-02-24T08:54:47","slug":"intimate-paris-a-contemporary-cocoon-by-atelier-portalis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hartdesignselection.com\/en\/intimate-paris-a-contemporary-cocoon-by-atelier-portalis\/","title":{"rendered":"Intimate Paris: A Contemporary Cocoon by Atelier Portalis"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>In the heart of the 16th arrondissement, Pauline Gretz from Atelier Portalis transforms a Parisian apartment into a jewel of refinement. A renovation where intelligent use of space and noble materials unite to create a resolutely contemporary haven of peace.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Starting from Scratch<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Thirty-eight square meters.<\/strong><br>A surface that could be intimidating, but which becomes, in Pauline Gretz&#8217;s hands, a fascinating playground.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The apartment had been completely redone during the previous sale, but did not correspond at all to the client&#8217;s expectations. A single young woman, bursting with energy, who was looking for a cocoon in her image.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>&#8220;The idea was to create a space that resembles her, while keeping in mind a possible future resale.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Starting from a shell that was clean but completely devoid of soul.<br>The layout, volumes, and arrangement were entirely redesigned. 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See our <em><a href=\"https:\/\/hartdesignselection.com\/mentions-legales\/\">Privacy Policy <\/a><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n\n      <div class=\"mailpoet_message\">\n        <p class=\"mailpoet_validate_success\"\n                style=\"display:none;\"\n                >V\u00e9rifiez votre boite de r\u00e9ception ou votre r\u00e9pertoire d\u2019ind\u00e9sirables pour confirmer votre abonnement.\n        <\/p>\n        <p class=\"mailpoet_validate_error\"\n                style=\"display:none;\"\n                >        <\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/form>\n\n      <\/div>\n\n  \n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Kitchen at the Heart of the Project<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The most daring intervention undoubtedly concerns the kitchen. A French door was transformed into a classic window, with the installation of a fixed sill in order to gain precious centimeters of layout space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>&#8220;That was the main technical point of the project.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Underfoot, surprise: the original parquet was not hidden under the old concrete screed of the kitchen. A fallback solution had to be found.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The choice fell on a Bolon floor, woven and slightly satin, which brings a contemporary texture while dialoguing with the old parquet, sanded and revarnished, in the rest of the apartment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Natural stone countertops unify the whole in timeless mineral elegance. A noble material that runs through kitchen and bathroom, creating a visual and tactile connecting thread.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>&#8220;We wanted materials that stand the test of time, that bring that touch of discreet luxury.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">The stone harmoniously dialogues with the carefully customized woodwork, transforming each functional element into an exceptional piece.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/hartdesignselection.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/587C3D7B-7CD6-418D-B4EB-2C6D53F3BEF2-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Contemporary design kitchen with powder pink textile floral pendant light, natural wood furniture, colorful backsplash and light stone countertop, warm and elegant atmosphere.\" class=\"wp-image-60579\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hartdesignselection.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/587C3D7B-7CD6-418D-B4EB-2C6D53F3BEF2-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/hartdesignselection.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/587C3D7B-7CD6-418D-B4EB-2C6D53F3BEF2-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/hartdesignselection.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/587C3D7B-7CD6-418D-B4EB-2C6D53F3BEF2-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/hartdesignselection.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/587C3D7B-7CD6-418D-B4EB-2C6D53F3BEF2.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Contemporary kitchen with clean lines, enhanced by a sculptural flower-shaped light fixture, natural wood facades and a stone countertop with mineral nuances.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A Bathroom as the Centerpiece<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If the kitchen impresses with its functional intelligence, the bathroom seduces with its sophistication. Entirely recreated, it integrates wall-hung toilets with custom framing, a generous vanity unit, the washing machine and a profusion of clever storage.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/hartdesignselection.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/DB85DF41-F415-4ED9-823E-B8AE818E772B-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Designer bathroom with white freestanding bathtub, wall-mounted brass faucet, ribbed wood panels and discreet lighting, elegant and soothing contemporary interior.\" class=\"wp-image-60585\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hartdesignselection.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/DB85DF41-F415-4ED9-823E-B8AE818E772B-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/hartdesignselection.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/DB85DF41-F415-4ED9-823E-B8AE818E772B-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/hartdesignselection.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/DB85DF41-F415-4ED9-823E-B8AE818E772B-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/hartdesignselection.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/DB85DF41-F415-4ED9-823E-B8AE818E772B.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Contemporary bathroom with minimalist aesthetics, combining freestanding bathtub, wall-mounted brass faucet and ribbed wood cladding for a warm and sophisticated atmosphere<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>But it&#8217;s the material that makes all the difference.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>&#8220;We chose an absolutely stunning wood-effect tile.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A wood-effect tile stands out as the centerpiece: a rendering so realistic that it deceives even the most expert eyes. Opposite it, golden mosaic faience brings a precious, almost jewelry-like touch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Stone countertops complete this symphony of materials, bringing that mineral note that anchors the space in timeless elegance. On the ceiling, discreet spotlights preserve the purity of the whole and highlight each texture, each nuance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Challenge of Light and Insulation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Located on the top floor, the apartment benefits from three large bay windows that flood the space with natural light. But this summit position implied insulation challenges, both thermal and acoustic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Interior insulation, with rock wool, was implemented. The choice: not to insulate all the walls in order to preserve the volumes and intervene only on the walls facing the exterior.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>&#8220;In 38 m\u00b2 with generous ceiling heights, every centimeter counts.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The result: an apartment bathed in light, where each ray caresses the noble materials and reveals their subtleties. The velvet of the sofa becomes deeper, the golden mosaic sparkles, the stone reveals its delicate veining.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A Symphony of Noble Materials<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;My client had a lot of storage to do,&#8221; Pauline smiles knowingly. Hence this obsession: exploiting every square meter. Storage blends into the architecture, worked with careful finishes that transform them into true decorative elements. Nothing protrudes, everything integrates into perfect harmony.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But the apartment is not austere. On the contrary. Noble materials punctuate the space and create an atmosphere of muted luxury. A sumptuous pink corduroy velvet sofa, found at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sklum.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sklum<\/a>, sits in the living room, its generous curves inviting relaxation. Opposite it, a matching pendant light creates a delicate chromatic dialogue, like a visual echo that unites the two elements.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/hartdesignselection.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IMG_4665-768x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"Sklum sofa in powder pink fabric with brown fringed velvet cushions, contemporary interior with clean lines and soft, warm palette.\" class=\"wp-image-60589\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hartdesignselection.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IMG_4665-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/hartdesignselection.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IMG_4665-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/hartdesignselection.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IMG_4665-1152x1536.jpeg 1152w, https:\/\/hartdesignselection.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IMG_4665-1536x2048.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/hartdesignselection.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IMG_4665-scaled.jpeg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em><strong>Sklum<\/strong> sofa covered in powder pink textile, accented with brown fringed velvet cushions, in a subtle composition of materials and warm tones.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The bedroom is dressed with a majestic white linen headboard with a soft cloud effect, evoking lightness and serenity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>&#8220;The idea was to bring life into this apartment, to work with dynamic colors and noble materials&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Touches of powder pink, gold, immaculate white blend with precious textures, sensual velvet, crumpled linen, stone with delicate veining, sparkling mosaic, to create a cozy and feminine atmosphere without ever falling into sappiness.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"760\" height=\"902\" src=\"https:\/\/hartdesignselection.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/F6B40F52-CD27-4C43-BC24-D60FB8B97ED9.jpeg\" alt=\"Bed dressed with decorative cushions in green and ecru graphic patterns, combined with solid terracotta and beige cushions, contemporary bedroom with warm and refined atmosphere.\" class=\"wp-image-60587\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hartdesignselection.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/F6B40F52-CD27-4C43-BC24-D60FB8B97ED9.jpeg 760w, https:\/\/hartdesignselection.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/F6B40F52-CD27-4C43-BC24-D60FB8B97ED9-253x300.jpeg 253w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) 100vw, 760px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Play of layered cushions with textures and graphic patterns, mixing earthy tones, deep greens and natural nuances, to compose a bedroom with muted and contemporary elegance.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Carefully chosen rugs bring softness and warmth, while curtains filter the light and dress the three large bay windows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Each textile, each accessory was designed to enrich this palette of noble materials.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"761\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/hartdesignselection.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/92AF471A-E93E-45A3-9F7D-E4BCBD22AC8B-761x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"Detail of an ecru boucl\u00e9 fabric sofa combined with a graphic rug with organic brown and terracotta patterns, contemporary interior focused on materials and textures.\" class=\"wp-image-60575\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hartdesignselection.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/92AF471A-E93E-45A3-9F7D-E4BCBD22AC8B-761x1024.jpeg 761w, https:\/\/hartdesignselection.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/92AF471A-E93E-45A3-9F7D-E4BCBD22AC8B-223x300.jpeg 223w, https:\/\/hartdesignselection.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/92AF471A-E93E-45A3-9F7D-E4BCBD22AC8B-768x1034.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/hartdesignselection.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/92AF471A-E93E-45A3-9F7D-E4BCBD22AC8B.jpeg 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 761px) 100vw, 761px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Dialogue of textures between an ecru boucl\u00e9 fabric sofa and a rug with organic patterns in earthy tones, illustrating a sensitive and warm approach to interior architecture.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Excellence in Every Detail<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The faucets, deliberately sober and neutral, leave all the space to the materials. In a reduced space, limiting visual information allows for stretching lines and avoiding saturation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>&#8220;Too many details can create a cage effect. Better a few beautiful materials than too many visual signals.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This philosophy is found in every corner: woodwork, shelves on existing radiators, volumes reworked to maximize brightness and sense of space.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"682\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/hartdesignselection.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/0B25A785-459B-4E7B-B200-C27AF7B18576-682x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"Contemporary bathroom with white rectangular sink, gold faucet, matte gray cabinet and beige mosaic backsplash, elegant and refined interior.\" class=\"wp-image-60569\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hartdesignselection.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/0B25A785-459B-4E7B-B200-C27AF7B18576-682x1024.jpeg 682w, https:\/\/hartdesignselection.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/0B25A785-459B-4E7B-B200-C27AF7B18576-200x300.jpeg 200w, https:\/\/hartdesignselection.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/0B25A785-459B-4E7B-B200-C27AF7B18576-768x1152.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/hartdesignselection.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/0B25A785-459B-4E7B-B200-C27AF7B18576.jpeg 967w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 682px) 100vw, 682px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Minimalist composition for this contemporary bathroom, where the sink with soft lines dialogues with gold faucet and mineral mosaic in neutral tones.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This rigor is felt everywhere: in the perfect alignment of tiles, in the smoothness of transitions between materials, in the harmony of tones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A Contemporary Cocoon<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the end, this apartment embodies a rare success: intimate and generous, personalized and timeless. 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