In Montmartre—the Parisian neighbourhood known for its cobblestone streets and artistic history—RMGB has redesigned a family duplex distinguished by its play of light, generous proportions, art, and finely crafted materials.
Named Fromentin in homage to the 19th-century French artist, the home reflects a dialogue between classic and contemporary elements. Bespoke and vintage pieces coexist throughout, creating an interior that feels both composed and expressive, enriched by memorable art at every turn.
“From the interior architecture to the selection of every single object, we were involved in every aspect of this space,” RMGB co-founder Guillaume Gibert says. “The homeowners—he works in tech, she’s a lawyer—were both deeply dedicated to their careers and wanted a fluid, easy-to-live-in environment, yet one that still offered moments of surprise.”
RMGB’s close collaboration with artisans is evident in every room, from built-in storage and bookcases to the furniture designed specifically for the project. The solid oak dining table, for instance, was conceived by the duo and paired with vintage P60 chairs by Antoine Philippon and Jacqueline Lecoq, newly upholstered in Dedar fabric. In the salon, a generously proportioned sofa faces a pair of Bernard Govin armchairs and a bespoke glazed lava-stone coffee table.
“We’ve incorporated works with strong character, such as the enigmatic canvases of Bram Kinsbergen and the vibrant ceramics of Roger Herman—artists who truly resonate with us,” Gibert continues.
In the dining room, the ebonised solid oak dining table is designed by RMGB and is bordered by a suite of vintage P60 chairs by Antoine Philippon and Jacqueline Lecou. In the background hangs an artwork painted by Bram Kinsbergen, represented by the Pact Gallery.
Rick Owens Gallic chair from Carpentersworkshopgallery.
Vintage armchairs by Bernard Govin surround a coffee table designed by RMGB. On the coffee table is a ceramic piece by Alice Trescarte. On the wall, a bowl by Hertha Hillfon, from the Stimmung Gallery.
Natural, sophisticated materials run throughout the apartment. In the kitchen, Moon Ray marble worktops contrast with vibratory-polished aluminium fronts, while upstairs, white bouclé carpeting adds warmth beside dressing-room walls lined in custom fabric. Art unites the home, from Kinsbergen’s painting to Herman’s ceramic mural.
On the roof terrace, the designers collaborated with a landscape specialist to craft an outdoor space that frames sweeping views of the Sacré-Cœur and Paris rooftops.
Balancing structure with softness, Fromentin reflects RMGB’s distinctive approach to creating spaces that feel personal and quietly expressive. Entering the new year, the studio carries that same spirit into Adret, its first self-published furniture line—a collection of seven pieces, including six new designs and a reissue of a sculptural Plexiglas armchair by Swiss artist Esther Hess.
A colourful ceramic piece by Rober Herman hangs on the wall of the study nook; looking out towards Philippe Starck’s Miss Dorn chair, Pierre Paulin desk and surrounded by various complimentary objects.
Hanging over the white linen bed spread is ‘Unclear what to do in this situation’ by Bram Kinsbergen from Galerie Pact, and ‘Stassenbilder’ by Lukas Hoffmann from Galerie C.
E15 Cugino stool by Konstantin Grcic in the bathroom.
The table out on the terrace overlooking the rooftops of Paris is set with a set of dishes, La Romaine Éditions.
