LAURANNE ELISE SCHMITT

PORTRAIT 01.

The Couture
THE ART DECO HIDEAWAY, PARIS

Created for an antique dealer returning from London to Paris,
this apartment was conceived as a reflection of a life shaped by curating, craftsmanship and a deeply personal sense of beauty.
Located within a remarkable Art Deco building in the 16th arrondissement,
the project draws inspiration from the decorative richness of the period while reinterpreting it through a contemporary lens.
Custom-designed furniture, intricate marquetry-inspired parquetry, bronze zellige inlays,
gold mosaic details and richly veined marbles create a layered composition where every element has been carefully considered.
Warm woods, lacquered finishes and handcrafted details transform a challenging floor plan
into a highly personal residence, conceived like a piece of haute couture.
This project celebrates the beauty of time, creating a home that feels both timeless and uniquely its own.

CLIENT
The Curator

PROJECT
Parisian Hideaway

ASPIRATION
Refinement

AD Magazine, Photos ©Matteo Verzini, 2026.

PORTRAIT 01.

The Couture
THE ART DECO HIDEAWAY, PARIS

Created for an antique dealer returning from London to Paris, this apartment was conceived as a reflection of a life shaped by curating, craftsmanship and a deeply personal sense of beauty. Located within a remarkable Art Deco building in the 16th arrondissement, the project draws inspiration from the decorative richness of the period while reinterpreting it through a contemporary lens. Custom-designed furniture, intricate marquetry-inspired parquetry, bronze zellige inlays, gold mosaic details and richly veined marbles create a layered composition where every element has been carefully considered. Warm woods, lacquered finishes and handcrafted details transform a challenging floor plan into a highly personal residence, conceived like a piece of haute couture. This project celebrates the beauty of time, creating a home that feels both timeless and uniquely its own.