A warm palette between mineral softness and terracotta accents

Enveloping colours that respond to light and materials

  • House
  • Renovation
  • Contemporary
  • Warm tones
  • Bright
A warm palette between mineral softness and terracotta accents
Photo Luk Vanderplaeste Main living room, Argile paint in Dune, Mat Velouté finish.
Room(s)
All rooms
Location
Paris
Completed in
2024
Painter
Entreprise VINT
Architect
Agence Terres
Finishes
Argile Laque Mat

The story behind the project

The project rests on a palette of warm colours that follows the volumes and materials naturally. The colours don't simply dress the walls: they extend the architecture, converse with the existing woodwork and bring out the light that crosses the rooms throughout the day.

The reception rooms are built around terracotta tones that wrap the walls, the joinery and some of the built-in furniture, tying the space together visually. In the entrance, a powdery dado sits against a deep yellow that highlights the existing stained glass, while the living room favours a softer palette of mineral tones for a bright, calm atmosphere.

“Colour follows how a room is used and reveals the character of each space.”

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The colours in this project

Every colour was chosen to work with the architecture, bring out the light and create a subtle connection between spaces.

The team

Those behind this project

Meet the Argile community
  • Agence Terres

    Agence Terres

    Paris, Vexin

    TERRES is an interior architecture practice based in Paris and the Vexin, working across France. Founded by Manon Piat, Amélie Collard and Sylvain Armand, it has spent more than ten years renovating and bringing out the best in historic buildings. Constant attention is paid to the history of each place and to how it will be lived in tomorrow.

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