A Music-Led Parisian Apartment by Katz Studio

Located in the Parisian suburb of Neuilly-sur-Seine, this apartment was conceived by Katz Studio as a private retreat for a client passionate about music. Co-directed by sisters Esther and Leah Katz, the studio is guided by a shared sensibility for art, architecture and design, expressed through intimate, timeless interiors. Filled with natural light, the apartment balances a soft, subdued atmosphere with honest materials and a subtle dialogue between wood, stone and raw steel. Every detail contributes to a sense of quiet immersion, where design and music are woven together with ease.

Spacious and thoughtfully structured, the living room forms the heart of the home. A stone fireplace grounds the space with warmth and organic character. On either side, vintage tables by Christian Liaigre reinforce the sense of symmetry and timeless refinement. A generous modular sofa in ecru stretches along wide windows draped in sheer linen curtains, gently filtering natural light and softening contrasts within the room.

Carefully curated furniture plays with volumes and textures. An iconic striped Up chair by Gaetano Pesce for B&B Italia makes a sculptural statement alongside its spherical ottoman, while a rounded solid wood coffee table anchors the composition. Dark wood flooring further enhances the grounded, harmonious feel of the space.

A defining element of the apartment is the custom-designed bar and music corner. Created by the studio in smoked eucalyptus wood, with vertical slats that form a rhythmic facade, it serves as both a mixing station and collector’s space with a large custom-built library that houses vinyl records, books, and art objects. A minimalist raw steel divider frames the area without enclosing it, while along the counter, sculpted wooden stools invite conversation and make this bar a true gathering spot — a place where music is lived as much as it is heard.

Smoked eucalyptus wood carries through to the kitchen cabinetry, paired with deep burgundy lacquer. These finishes are softened by the travertine countertop with its delicate grain and natural hue. The dining area is furnished with vintage Tulip chairs by Knoll, their clean curves complementing a marble table, selected for its distinctive veining.

Flowing naturally from the living space, the dining room continues the muted palette. Dark timber sits in quiet dialogue with soft light filtering through long, diaphanous curtains. At its centre, a vintage table by Christian Liaigre is surrounded by matching chairs that balance comfort with structure. Art punctuates the space: a vibrant light fixture by Robert Combas, rabbit sculptures by Camille Henrot, and a Donald Judd exhibition poster that subtly nods to the studio’s admiration for minimalist architecture and graphic purity.

In keeping with the apartment’s warm and tactile aesthetic, the main bedroom reveals a serene atmosphere defined by soft, enveloping tones and textures. A custom walnut dresser with gentle curves sits alongside a vintage Joe Colombo Elda armchair, its iconic sculptural silhouette anchoring the space with both elegance and design history.

Throughout the project, interior architecture recedes in favour of atmosphere. Light, materiality and design come together to create a fully immersive, timeless experience. More than a place to live, the apartment was imagined by Katz Studio to embrace rhythm and stillness — moments of sharing and solitude — with quiet, lasting elegance.

Photography by Oracle Paris