Architect Jean-François Faure recently did a subtle update of a beautiful post-Haussmann apartment in the 5th arrondissement of Paris, and the results are stunning. Home to a couple and their three children, the beautiful original architectural details of the space have been carefully preserved, while a slightly more open floor plan and a modern kitchen make it a home rather than a museum — one where the couple can feature the finds from their shared passion for antiquing at flea markets and auction houses. More here on Marie Claire Maison.
(photography by alex profit)