Bathroom styling from Gesa Hansen in an Parisian hotel
In order not to overload the small rooms, designer Gesa Hansen relies on colourful accents in the bathrooms.
All photos: Romain Ricard
In spite of the village atmosphere of
the 15th arrondissement in Paris, you can hear the beating heart of the city
there. Tree-lined streets filled with little boutiques and shops, gourmet
bistros and food stores, as well as a book shop and a luxury shoemaker’s diffuse
a very authentic Parisian atmosphere. There also, the Hotel Ami is located,
which has been welcoming guests since 1925.
The 3-star establishment is now
revealing a new look after being completely renovated and redesigned. With
great sensitivity, attention to detail and an eye for the essentials, designer
Gesa Hansen, who has already developed several colour concepts for Villeroy
& Boch, conveyed the district’s authentic charm into the interior design.
Clever solutions for the bathroom
Larger areas of light-dark contrasts are about to make the space appear larger.
As is typical for Paris, the
bathrooms of the 41 individually decorated guest rooms at Hotel Ami are not
very big. Gesa Hansen has made full use of the available space with clever
solutions and ceramics from Villeroy & Boch to ensure maximum comfort for
guests. To create a sense of continuity between the design concept in the
adjoining, partially open-plan integrated living room/bedroom and the bathrooms
without overcrowding these small spaces, the designer has used colour to create
highlight effects rather than on entire surfaces. Thus, in some of the bathrooms,
individual coloured tiles create playful effects on the walls, while in others
larger areas of light-dark contrasts make the space appear larger. By this a
light look was created that gives the bathrooms a pleasant atmosphere.
For the fittings, Gesa Hansen has
chosen washbasins from the Collaro series and explains: “Their very balanced,
welcoming proportions make them ideal for any space and they fit perfectly with
the overall concept of the bedrooms and bathrooms. The edges and walls are
neither too thick nor too thin. They have a very human design which makes them
one of my favourite products in the bathroom.”
Minimalist Scandinavian signature
Nordic
style in Paris: In the Hotel Ami, warm, expressive colours meet light
wood and straight lines combine with sweeping curves.
The German-Danish designer has
styled the interior of the Hotel Ami with a distinctive minimalist Scandinavian
signature: warm, expressive colours meet light wood, straight lines fuse with
flowing curves, natural, authentic materials, carefully selected accessories
and functional features are aiming to create a feeling of comfort and
homeliness – from the inviting lounge to the relaxed patio and welcoming bar to
the hotel rooms. Thus, the Hotel Ami wants to offer travellers a welcoming
haven of peace and relaxation in the midst of fast-paced city life. Eventually,
the Eiffel Tower, the Dome des Invalides and Montparnasse station are on the
doorstep, with Montmartre and the Louvre just a few minutes away by metro.
