Combining such distinct elements into a single one is an area in
which Robert excels. Set off by the electric hits of colours, the
result is anything but tame. The designer considers the clash
between the furniture and walls a success with a design that never
fails to elicit visceral reactions.
In the entrance hall, there is a contemporary bronze and crystal
chandelier by Herve van der Straeten which hints that this home is
anything but a typical eighteenth-century French apartment. The
curtains are custom embroidered silk. In the entry hall, one can
also spot a pair of Vosges sconces that flank a Croco console by the
Claude Lalanne. Furthermore, two curvaceous polished stainless-
steel tables by Ron Arad enhance the atmosphere of the dining
room. The tables are surrounded by Karl Springer dining chairs
that are upholstered in lavender velvet and green silk. The ceiling
fixture is by Eugene Printz. The living room has multiple seating
areas that can be reconfigured on a whim.
A Ueli Berger sofa and zebra rug anchor one corner of the space. The
family is enlivened by paneling painted bright Hermès orange and
brown tones, along with a Serpentine sofa by Vladimir Kagen and a
coffee table by Mattia Bonetti. A 1930's sofa by Leleu is the perfect
fit for a nook in a women's office. Lastly, a cowhide rug stitched in
a floral pattern from the Rug Company, silk curtains with tassel
tiebacks, and soft pink and grey panelling by Feau & Cie create
an unmistakably feminine environment. It is definitely a project
that surely was a success not only for the client but also becomes
a wonderful inspiration for further interior design projects.
“She also had her mind set has to
which colours she wanted to be used
throughout the apartment.
From the very beginning, she suggested
the Hermès orange room and the
pink living room.”
