I have always been fascinated by fashion and interior decoration because they are two complementary ways of expressing my personality, my desires, my emotions… The women in my life – my mother and my godmother – instilled a sensitivity to beauty throughout my childhood. My godmother – who was a costume designer – often took me backstage. I remember being amazed by the costumes, the way she combined the outfits and the theatrical sets.

My parents – who were both artistic – educated me to see beauty where you don’t necessarily expect to see it. Contemplation fascinated me from an early age, and photography – which I started when I was 15 – allowed me to express a certain beauty.

Like many designers who inspire me daily, my primary sources of inspiration are my environment and people… If I had to choose from all of them, I would say Charlotte Perriand for her freedom of style. Le Corbusier for his modern architecture and Jean Prouvé for his timelessness. If we’re talking about fashion, I’ll start with Alessandro Michèle who perfectly reflects the exuberance and freedom of the 70s. Alexandre Mattiussi for his magnificent representation of the Parisian style. Miuccia Prada for the modernity of the cuts.

I’m more interested in music and the visual arts, especially the careers and works by artists like Tom Waits, MC Escher, Doisneau or Miyazaki, who all inspire me.

For us, sitting around a table is the best place to meet and enjoy the company of our loved ones. It’s the place where we release our everyday stress, all thanks to a good meal. For special occasions, we love taking out our Christofle silverware, given to us by my godfather, a real family treasure. We also have our beautiful set of red plates, which we bought from Lux Perpetua, a shop not far from our home. As for our table linen, I particularly like our blue linen tablecloth from La Trésorerie and the embroidered white napkins from Quentin’s grandmother. I love laying pretty tables and decorate them according to the seasons or the dinner’s theme. The art of hosting is a mantra for me, a kind of meditation before moving onto lively conversations with guests or family…

Well, the baby’s cot will still have a mobile above it – we’re not especially rigid in our thinking! But we wanted to create a space that the child could grow into, and that would last. This notion of progression and sustainability is essential to our approach and to what we want to pass on to our little one. The furniture fits the bill: timeless, with a lifetime of use in different places, from a teenage bedroom to a first apartment. Each item has a story, like this mirror that Quentin found in the street; I didn’t want it, of course, but a few years later I’ve found it’s ideal for the baby’s room. There’s an emotional aspect to all these pieces too, and that’s what we’d like to pass on. We’ve followed this line of thinking for everything we’ve had to buy for the baby’s arrival: the high chair includes different modules that allow it to be upgraded to a desk chair. The bed is also adaptable: you can remove the bars, make it bigger and it will last until he or she is five! The Socialite Family Brera pendant, cushions, rug and curtains are timeless and can all be reused in any room, office, living room, dining room: even new lasts with us. You’ll recognise your Duetto vase, which was originally placed on the dining room table. It adds a splash of colour to the baby’s corner now.

We love all the rooms in this loft, but the best feature is this large bay window with its beautiful natural view. We often sit in front of it to watch the birds come and go from one corner of the garden to the other.

I’d say it’s an apartment that reflects us: friendly, atypical and warm.

The Picasso lithograph we’re hanging with you right now: it’s a pre-birth gift from our child’s godfather. It’s a wonderful gesture, giving a baby its first work of art…

It’s the age-old dilemma we all face when we decide to become independent: freedom or stability? For the time being, we’re both lucky enough to earn a good enough living and to have time for ourselves at the same time, both of which are essential for the arrival of the child. In the first year, we’ll be experimenting and adjusting. My mum’s close by, so we’ll have a bit of help! We’re very lucky. I’m going to slow down, but hey, I have lots of energy and I know myself, I need to move around and do things. It’s also essential that we share the same vision of life in society and family life.

I’d love to be, but it’s impossible, especially if we have a second child. And then there’s the temptation of owning a property, the possibility of living somewhere other than Paris with the children…

Lux Perpetua for its furniture, and Landline, if you are looking for lovely crockery and table linen. Saison for its flowers and plants. Chambelland, a gluten-free bakery and pastry shop. Terroir d’avenir and Les Saisonniers for fruit and veg. And finally, Paisano, a small Italian deli.

An excellent medium that allows you to discover different universes and inspiring personalities.