a summer house in the heart of paris

published July 7, 2010 in inspiration interiors kitchen |

Designer Paola Navone (one of my favorite designers!) has transformed a loft into a summer house in the heart of Paris, France. The designer has played with light and contrast in this large space. The stainless steel kitchen cabinets and appliances make a beautiful contrast with the whitewashed stone walls. A white canvas curtain separates the kitchen from the dining area.

The rectangular table was made from planks that were painted gray and then drilled and stitched together with red string. Chinese chairs are painted in a beautiful shade of green.

Paola designed the huge white couch “Marocco” (top image) for Casa Milano. The white curtains in the bedroom (image below) hide a dressing room. I am loving the tiles in the bathroom and bedroom: such a gorgeous shade of blue!

(images from Cote Maison)

13 responses

Cristina Jul 7, 2010 at 9:05 am

So beautiful…I love the shades of blue, too, and this house is very harmonious despite the many contrasts. Paola Navone knows her job
Divas and Dreams Jul 7, 2010 at 9:24 am

Amazing post!! Creative decorating at is best!!!
The Design Dish Jul 7, 2010 at 2:11 pm

this is amazing! Thanks for sharing!
The Design Dish
LallaLydia Jul 7, 2010 at 6:32 pm

Bright mint green against all those “greiges”…an unusual color combination, I like it!
Rosie Campbell Jul 7, 2010 at 11:31 pm

Wow. Beautiful. Hard to believe that it is in the heart of Paris.
Jenna Jul 8, 2010 at 5:13 am

What a beautiful home. That oversized lamp is exquisite!
sammy and glenn Jul 8, 2010 at 7:25 am

such a beautiful house – love the bathroom.
Edeth - Comforters Jul 8, 2010 at 9:33 am

This looks wonderful!. Great presentation, great post. Thanks for sharing your ideas.
belinda Jul 9, 2010 at 2:19 am

i think i’m in love with that dining room picture. it’s perfection!
Blanca I. LaVack Jul 9, 2010 at 3:12 am

The shower/bath is to die for and the wall with the flower vases filled with the red flowers is gorgeous. This is a dream home to stay in while in fab-u-lous Paris!!
Ceramic Jul 12, 2010 at 10:08 am

love the design……
Leigha Jul 13, 2010 at 5:39 am

If I am ever lucky enough to have a summer home in Paris, please, please let it look (even) remotely like this.
Cattie Aug 5, 2010 at 7:23 pm

This is the home of my dreams! The kitchen, the green chairs, the red and turqoise color combo… ooohhh! And in the middle of Paris – can it get any better?