Tour a Superbly Easy Kitchen in Montmartre, Paris

Antoine Ricardou is a perfectionist. As co-founder of Saint-Lazare, a Paris and New York-based inventive studio that designs manufacturers, locations, and objects, he strives for final magnificence in every little thing he touches, from stylish clothes corporations like Sézane to well-appointed resorts like Le Moulin to minimalist furnishings, like this A.S.L wooden workbench. And he’s capable of obtain it due to his deep involvement in each side of a mission. “My job is to be tremendous targeted on each single element that’s a part of the narrative,” he explains.

This emphasis on aesthetic excellence extends to Antoine’s two-story Fifties Montmartre condo. His panorama architect spouse is equally dedicated to a flawless look, however getting their two kids on board is extra of a problem. “When it was simply the 2 of us, the home was completely organized,” remembers Antoine. “Now, it’s a household house, so it’s at all times an natural and messy place as a result of we stay in it…however I’m instructing the children about making issues stunning.”

Whether or not they’re setting the desk or cooking a meal, Antoine makes an attempt to nudge his kids in direction of crafting a horny vignette. “If you come again from the market and also you wish to put together lunch, typically the ham is packed in plastic, however different occasions you go to the butcher with the attractive paper, so I’m instructing them learn how to make a stupendous scene with every little thing you obtain.”

Happily, Antoine’s easy but meticulously curated kitchen serves as a good-looking backdrop for nearly any unfold. With clear traces and pure supplies, it’s a Parisian basic. Let’s take a better look.

Images by Benoit Linero.

For the cabinetry, Antoine opted for clear oak on the lowers and white paint on the uppers. “I wish to have a darkish colour on the underside and a light-weight colour on high,” he says, including that the pure wooden cabinets and matching flooring anchor the house.