A Paris pied-à-terre, by Lichelle Silvestry, embraces 17th-century roots while incorporating contemporary elements and natural materials to create a serene retreat.

Nestled within the streets of Le Marais, a jewel of Parisian heritage has been reborn. The newly renovated top-floor pied-à-terre is perched within a 17th-century building, weaving a tapestry of time-honored elegance with contemporary sophistication. The past and present are blurred as one travels throughout the property ? exposed beams and a stone fireplace date back to 1660, followed by an 18th-century entrance adorned with intricate ironwork. Designer Lichelle Silvestry used the building?s historical character as a canvas for modern prose, emphasizing natural materials such as wood, linen, and marble.
A large jute rug and a custom linen sofa anchor the living space, complemented by a walnut coffee table from The Invisible Collection. Furniture selections like the by Lassen armchair and the Cassina Utrecht chair frame the room’s centerpiece, a restored 18th-century mirror sourced from a local antique market. Silvestry also custom-built a low storage unit to maximize functionality, paired with artwork by Spanish artist Javier Torres, creating a harmonious blend of art and design.

?The objective was to create a serene and natural atmosphere, taking cues from the building’s delightful environment and celebrating features such as the old oak entrance door, ironwork, terracotta tiles, wood...