In order to stay within their budget, the owners opted for an ingenious and economical solution using IKEA dressers and cabinet bodies for storage and in the kitchen. This allowed them to create a bespoke space while staying within their budget. By using items from IKEA, the couple was able to benefit from the brand’s modular and functional options. This flexibility allowed them to explore different configurations and at the same time make the most efficient use possible of the space they had to work with. Once fitted with custom fronts from the Spanish brand Cubro, the cabinets blended harmoniously into the decor, combining the elegance of a noble, refined material with the simplicity and efficiency that is typical of IKEA. In the process standard storage elements have been transformed into unique pieces that are perfectly suited to the apartment’s aesthetic.In the kitchen, a stainless-steel pendant light by Studio Kuhlmann illuminates a custom orange table designed by Atelier 1060. The half-moon handles in the kitchen, hallway, and bedroom are by Bonnemazou-Cambus and finished in a custom RAL color. The end result is an apartment that combines classic elegance with bold modernity; it’s a unique home in the heart of Paris. This project is a true source of inspiration for anyone who wishes to transform an awkward and challenging space into a warm and personalized one. It’s evidence that innovation and a respect for a home’s history and heritage can coexist harmoniously.A granite semi-circle placed above the worktop echoes the curves of the apartment. The black-and-white photograph is by Tomás Amorim. Atelier 1060 has developed a reputation for being committed to innovation while respecting the context and history of the projects that they design. They strive to create spaces that interact harmoniously with their surroundings, integrating the aspirations of clients with the specific and unique characteristics of each environment through every phase of the design process. By offering its clients truly flexible options, Atelier 1060 excels in bespoke designs, expanding the range of stylistic possibilities as they adapt solutions to different situations. In this project, this has resulted in a reimagined floor plan and a playful and expressive look. Fanny Boquien and Victoire Sebaux’s design is a veritable laboratory of ideas where the practical and the poetic come together in a project that is truly suited to this moment.The IKEA decor hacks that helped transformed this home were originally published in AD France.