Funky Shelving Turns This 194-Square-Foot Parisian Studio Into a Real Home

To make the most of a dead space, a small set of tables with a pretty vase sits under the sloped roof.

While sloped walls can be a charming architectural attribute, they can be also pose an interior design challenge. By choosing to paint the walls in contrasting tones — emerald green and bright white — the diagonal walls become a unique feature of the apartment.

To make more room in the kitchen, the mini fridge was moved out to the main space, where it features a cladding that doubles as a work surface.

By keeping the layout fairly similar to the apartment's original design, the studio avoided spending too much of the tight budget on demolition and plumbing work. In order to create a bigger bedroom and living area, the kitchen square footage was reduced down to the essentials.

While the rest of the house showcases the apartment's original wood flooring, the kitchen features black and white tiles in a "damier" design, which is an ode to the style that's often found in old Parisian kitchens.

The team added a skylight to the bathroom — not an easy feat in Paris, where permitting is a nightmare — allowing some natural light into the cramped space.