Private Apartment at Château Destinée

Four months in a single bedroom

For the first four months, we lived in a single bedroom and shared the common areas with builders while Phase 1 of the renovation was underway. The apartment we were converting did not require structural changes, so it was one of the first spaces we were able to begin.

A claw-foot tub and a kitchen bench

We removed the old built-in bathtub and replaced it with a claw-foot tub that we absolutely loved. The kitchen was very small, so we added a kitchen bench in the living area, not only to make food preparation easier, but also to create a place where we could still be together while cooking. Running electricity to the central bench required a six-foot drill through thick floors and ceilings, a small reminder of the château’s old-world charm.

Light, space and room to work

A two-storey-high bright yellow feature wall floods the apartment with sunlight, paired with pale grey walls to create a warm and inviting contrast. The open modern staircase connects each level and adds to the sense of space and flow.

Our office is also within the apartment, allowing us to manage both the business and our home seamlessly. Having the claw-foot bathtub on the ground floor meant the ensuite no longer needed one, which freed up space for elegant cupboards that bring both practicality and a sense of luxury.

A decision we will never regret

Some say an owner’s living space is never truly finished, but ours feels complete. Making it a priority was one of the best decisions of the renovation, and one we will never regret.