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CALLENDER HOWORTH—
PARISIAN RESIDENTIAL PROJECT
Project name: TBC Designers: Mark Howorth, Callender Howorth Location: Paris, France Area: 191 m 2 Photography credit: Vigo Jansons
Callender Howorth has completed the meticulous refurbishment of a Belle Époque apartment in Paris, restoring its grandeur while reimagining it as a warm, eclectic, and romantic retreat for its Francophile American owners from California.
Once stripped of its original architectural details and left in a dated state, the apartment underwent a full-scale transformation. The design team took the space back to its bare bones, carefully reconfiguring the layout to enhance spatial flow. The refurbishment introduced generously proportioned bathrooms, a dedicated wine room, and a state-of-the-art kitchen, ensuring the apartment seamlessly blends historic charm with contemporary living.
A key focus of the project was reinstating architectural details. Working closely with specialists at Stevensons of Norwich, Callender Howorth developed a bespoke design language for the paneling, ceilings, and doors, lending the space a renewed sense of grandeur. A highlight of the restoration is the drawing room ceiling, customdesigned to incorporate delicate butterfly motifs- an homage to the client’ s personal favorite symbol.
The interior design concept embraces the idea of a“ jewel box”- a series of rich, immersive spaces brought to life through vibrant hues, deeply patinated marbles,
LIVING ROOM
Sofa: Bespoke Sofa, Ben Whistler – fabric: Alchimia, Elitis LR 344 26 Curtains: Ilba Col 2 Naturale, Dedar Cushions on sofa: Bespoke, Ben whistler – fabrics: Dedar Cushions on armchair: Bespoke, Ben whistler- bespoke fabric: Pierre Frey Sconces: Pair of“ Leaf” Sconces in Murano glass, Studio Glustin, 1st Dibs Side tables / console( either side of fireplace): Allenail Console Table, Shropshire Design Snake statue: Wunderkammer Culture Skulture, Amara, Diesel living with Seletti Lips candle holders: Lips White
and striking textural contrasts. To enhance the apartment’ s character, Callender Howorth curated an eclectic mix of vintage and contemporary furniture, balancing
Candle Holder, Hania Jneid, 1st dibs Chess board: White leather chessboard by Pinetti Stool: Bespoke Stool, Ben Whistler – fabric: Alchimia, Elitis LR 343 51 Marble fireplace: Existing fireplace Mirror: Arco contemporary green mirror, Cassigoli, 1st Dibs Vase: Vintage Vase Armchairs: Bespoke armchairs, Ben Whistler – fabric: Gaston y Daniela GDT 4939 032 Side table: Lilly side table, Tom Faulkner( between the armchairs) Coffee table: Logan Oval Coffee Table, Porta Romana Rug: Fashion for floors
timeless elegance with a modern sensibility. Art played a central role in the design narrative. In collaboration with San Franciscobased Lost Art Salon, the team