Optimizing a 69-Square-Meter Paris Apartment For a Family of 5

Today on AD, we visit architect Hugo Vince of Atelier HA and artist Caroline Derveaux in their vibrant Paris apartment, located in Saint-Ouen. Despite raising three young children, the creative couple has chosen to embrace compact living, transforming their 69-square-meter (742-square-foot) space into a dynamic and functional home for their family of five. With bold colors, clever design solutions, and plenty of personality, the apartment showcases how thoughtful planning, like the use of mirrors, built-in appliances, and optimized storage, can make a small space feel open, stylish, and livable. Discover how Hugo and Caroline bring together form, function, and creativity in their inspiring Parisian home.