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Interior Designer or Interior Architect in France: What Is the Difference — and Which Do You Need?
A clear guide for international clients navigating the French renovation landscape Studio de Beaulieu · March 2026 What was once a compartmentalised salon is now a fluid, light-filled space: by introducing a structural steel beam, we were able to emlarge the opening between living room and kitchen, creating a seamless connection between the two — visible here in the open sightline toward the kitchen beyond. If you are planning a renovation in France and have begun researching
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25 mars3 min de lecture


Why Most Paris Apartment Renovations Go Over Budget — and How to Avoid It
The honest perspective of an interior architect who has seen every scenario Studio de Beaulieu · February 2026 A compact open kitchen by Boffi, with bold black-and-white granite worktops, premium appliances and open shelving toward the living space — the result of precise space planning and early budget allocation to the elements that matter most. Exactly the kind of decision-making that keeps a Paris apartment renovation on track. There is a version of this article that list
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25 mars4 min de lecture


Buying and Renovating a French Château: Seven Questions to Ask Before You Begin
For those considering one of the most ambitious — and rewarding — renovation projects in the world Studio de Beaulieu · March 2026 A stone château with twin turrets, pool and mature parkland — the kind of property that raises as many questions as it inspires dreams. Before any renovation begins, the structure, the grounds and the constraints all need to be read carefully. This is where we started. There is a particular category of buyer who comes to France not for a pied-à-te
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24 mars5 min de lecture


Renovating a Haussmannian Apartment in Paris: Timeline, Permits and What to Expect
The complete practical guide — from acquisition to final delivery Studio de Beaulieu · March 2026 Red marble fireplace, original ceiling mouldings and herringbone parquet in the master bedroom of a French heritage renovation by Studio de Beaulieu — the architectural signatures you'll find in any serious Haussmannian apartment project in Paris. You have found it. The apartment with the ceiling height that takes your breath away, the original herringbone floors that creak in ex
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24 mars4 min de lecture
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