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Livingetc
Keith Flanagan

A Short Stroll From the Moulin Rouge, This Playful Duplex Channels the Cinematic Energy of Its Neon-Lit Neighborhood

Colorful kitchen with striped tiled countertop, reflective surfaces, structural column, pink curtains, a red velvet sofa, green and white coffee table, beige armchair, and green floor lamp.

It’s almost ironic that light was the big issue for an apartment in Pigalle. The Paris district is known for its neon-lit nightlife and iconic cabarets (yes, including the Moulin Rouge), and has no shortage of buzzy, bright energy. “When we first saw the place, we were immediately struck by the lack of natural light,” says designer Hugo Vince,of Atelier HA, of the client's 60-square-meter home.

Tasked with reimagining the modern home's living space, along with co-founder Adèle Nourry, it was obvious the constricted floor plan needed to open up with better light flow — and luckily, the design duo had open-minded clients who were game to push even more boundaries.

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