A chic, retro 753 sq. ft. apartment where you’ll feel right at home

From the layout to the decor, Irina Bruscky, an interior designer and owner of the apartment, knew just how to modernise this furnished one-bedroom apartment while respecting the spirit of the place.

Did you decorate this apartment yourself? Where can we see your work?

Yes, I completely rethought the decor for this apartment. You can find my contact info as well as my bio on my website irinabruscky.com

What inspires you?

Inspiration can come from anywhere, but travelling, especially when it lets me get a glimpse of a city’s soul, is really special.
Handicrafts, beautiful materials, and even my clients themselves often serve as sources of inspiration for me!

Furnished apartment - Paris 16th arrondissementAn inviting, well-lit, comfortable living roomHanging lamp: FormakamiBeautiful brick chimney from the 30sFluffy, convertible sofa by <a href="http://www.bolia.com/" target="_blank">Bolia</a> / Low coffee table: found at a thrift-shopWhite armchair: Bertoia original, found at a thrift-shop Kitchen with patterned floor. Ceiling light: <a href="http://zangra.com/" target="_blank">Zangra</a>Standalone WCCurtains: <a href="http://www.toiles-de-mayenne.com/" target="_blank">Toiles de Mayenne</a>Appliances: <a href="http://flos.com/" target="_blank">Flos</a> / Bedclothes: <a href="http://www.zarahome.com/" target="_blank">Zara Home</a>Soft and cozy ambiance in the bedroomBathroom with glass wall

Which colour palette did you work with to decorate this furnished apartment?

In the living room, I worked on a rather sober palette but one which shows off the brick and marble chimney: grey-green, lead, and grey-beige.
For the other rooms, I went with black and white, which I find very striking.

Do you have any decorating tips for us?

I always use an existing element, whether from the building or the furniture, as a jumping-off point to develop a story. When the clients continue the story, that’s where the magic happens…

What do you like about this neighbourhood? Which addresses would you recommend?
The 16th is a very big arrondissement with its own micro-neighbourhoods. It’s totally worth taking a stroll to see the wide, tree-lined avenues bordered by Haussmanian architecture, the standalone houses, the squares, the villas, and the many parks and gardens. There’s also tons of art nouveau, art deco, and modernist gems not to mention the views of the Eiffel Tower! The proximity of the Bois de Boulogne is a perk, and as much as I can, I like to go jogging or take my family on walks there.

What is your favourite quote?

“Everything is worth the trouble when your soul isn’t small.” Fernando Pessoa

Furnished apartment available for rent

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Irina Bruscky’s addresses

Cité de l’architecture et du patrimoine du palais de Chaillot
For exhibitions and the bookstore
1 Place du Trocadéro, 75116
01 58 51 52 00

Fondation Le Corbusier – Maison La Roche
8-10 Square du Dr Blanche, 75016
01 42 88 41 53

Palais Galliera
Museum of Parisian Style
10 Avenue Pierre 1er de Serbie, 75016
01 56 52 86 00

Palais de Tokyo
13 Avenue du Président Wilson, 75116
01 55 28 78 88

Jardin des serres d’Auteuil
The glasshouse puts me right back in my native country– Brazil!
3 Avenue de la Porte d’Auteuil, 75016
01 40 72 16 16

Les Deux Stations
Neighbourhood bistro
131 Boulevard Exelmans, 75016
01 46 51 89 19

Akasaka
Traditional Japanese cuisine
9 Rue Nicolo, 75016
01 42 88 77 86

Le Congrès Auteuil
Traditional oyster bar
144 Bd Exelmans, 75016
01 46 51 15 75

Le Flandrin
Beautiful and highly-recommended restaurant
4 Place Tattegrain, 75116
01 45 04 34 69