Nestled in a classic Haussmannian building in Paris’s 17th Arrondissement, Tiphaine Verdier’s apartment is a feast for the senses. This large duplex, perched on the top two floors, is not just a home but a canvas where colour and creativity collide. With a fearless approach to bold hues, Tiphaine has transformed what was once a blank slate of plain white walls into a theatrical and inviting sanctuary.
When Tiphaine first stepped into the apartment, it was a minimalist’s dream – or, as she might put it, a colour enthusiast’s nightmare. “All the walls were just plain white,” she recalls. But Tiphaine, an interior decorator and furniture designer, saw the potential in the apartment’s unique layout. “I was drawn to the fact that it felt like a house in the sky, with a clear separation between the day and night spaces.”
With her keen eye and love for bold design, she wasted no time changing things. “I quickly took out my paintbrush and in just four months, the place was completely unrecognisable,” she says. The transformation was successful, but not without trial and error. “To my children’s despair, I painted the living room three times before being satisfied,” she admits.
Tiphaine’s design philosophy centres around the emotional power of colour. “For me, colours are the best way to convey emotions and feelings,” she explains. “They are instruments to create singular and authentic environments.” Nowhere is this more evident than in her favourite space – the living room. “When I started thinking about this room, I really wanted a warm and cosy environment,” she says. The result is a harmonious blend of salmon pink and bright yellow, a daring yet comforting combination that envelops the room in warmth. The space feels like a perfect reflection of Tiphaine’s personality: playful, feminine and a tad nostalgic. It features fuchsia-pink armchairs by Alki, a coffee table with a sunken container in its centre by Italian designer Willy Rizzo and a Japanese chandelier from HK Living. The curved floor lamp was a flea-market find.
In the adjacent dining room, the statement pink-onyx marble table is by Les Causeuses, Tiphaine’s own interiors brand, while the chairs are also by Willy Rizzo. The old but inviting sofa is a family heirloom from the 1950s, which Tiphaine spruced up by changing the fabric. Many of the pieces she has collected over the years are from hunting at flea markets, a favourite pastime.
The kitchen houses a vintage Japanese cabinet that Tiphaine herself re-covered, and the striking flower painting is by Martin Jarry.
In the master bedroom, she has cultivated a homely, vintage vibe thanks to the bed linen, the painting (another flea-market find) and a 1930s floor lamp, with modern touches, such as the bedside lamps from Etsy and the large mirror by Les Causeuses.
Having spent eight years in London, Tiphaine’s work is imbued with a touch of its style. “As a French expat in London, I definitely adopted British eccentricity as one of my signature themes,” she says. This influence is evident in her use of bold patterns and her embrace of eclectic, whimsical elements. “I applied my daring and typically British floral vocabulary to the creation of Les Causeuses to cheer up the interiors in Paris and beyond.”
Les Causeuses is a celebration of both colour and craftsmanship. Specialising in vintage-inspired décor and furniture, the brand focuses on creating joyful environments and ethically produced pieces. Each item, which includes lamps, armchairs and cushions, is made in Portugal, blending what she calls “playful aesthetics” with high-quality materials.
Tiphaine’s journey into interior design was almost predestined. “Brought up from an early age with museum visits, flea markets and antique book fairs, my career in creation was a natural choice,” she says. A graduate of Studio Berçot, she transitioned from fashion design to the study of art, a foundation that continues to inspire her work today. Her home reflects this rich background, with every corner showcasing her love for art and antiques. From the floral-patterned chairs to the vintage-inspired lighting, the space feels both curated and lived-in: a true expression of Tiphaine’s unique vision.
For information, go to lescauseuses.fr
