Antoine Ricardou is a perfectionist. As co-founder of Saint-Lazare, a Paris and New York-based artistic studio that designs manufacturers, locations, and objects, he strives for final magnificence in every thing he touches, from stylish clothes corporations like Sézane to well-appointed inns 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 undertaking. “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 residence. 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 dwelling, so it’s at all times an natural and messy place as a result of we dwell in it…however I’m instructing the children about making issues lovely.”
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 sexy vignette. “Whenever you come again from the market and also you wish to put together lunch, generally the ham is packed in plastic, however different instances you go to the butcher with the gorgeous paper, so I’m instructing them find out how to make an exquisite scene with every thing to procure.”
Thankfully, 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 traditional. Let’s take a better look.
Pictures 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 lightweight colour on high,” he says, including that the pure wooden cabinets and matching flooring anchor the area.