Fleur is a luxurious Chicago living space designed by Paula Interiors to balance elegance, comfort, and lifestyle. The clients wanted a home that could accommodate large gatherings while supporting work-from-home needs, allowing them to move and work freely without compromising style.
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Fleur
by Paula Interiors
Fleur
by Paula Interiors
Shortlisted: Living Space - Americas Award
The International Design & Architecture Awards 2026
One of the key challenges was uniting two contrasting design preferences: one client favoured soft, serene tones, while the other preferred moody, dramatic spaces. Paula Interiors brought these opposing styles together to create a harmonious, personal, and inviting environment.
The flexible layout allows the space to adapt easily for work, entertaining, or relaxation. Movable furniture, tables, and swivel chairs create seamless connections between zones, while oversized lighting introduces scale and drama reminiscent of a luxury hotel. Neutral seating paired with rich blue chairs, layered textures, and bespoke furnishings enhance the sense of refinement. The grey wallpaper with jewel-tone accents acts as the central artwork, adding depth, personality, and cohesion.
Attention to detail is evident in the custom millwork, polished wood, and marble finishes, which elevate the overall sophistication. Every aspect was designed to suit the clients’ lifestyle, from accommodating their dogs to ensuring furniture could fit through smaller doors.
Paula Interiors’ favourite aspect of Fleur is how it reflects both clients’ personalities while remaining practical and luxurious. The project demonstrates the studio’s approach to functional, personalised luxury-design that adapts beautifully to daily life, unites contrasting tastes, and creates a flexible, elegant environment that feels truly lived in.
Location: Chicago, IL
Interior Designer: Paula Rodriguez
Photography: Dustin Halleck
Paula Interiors has been shortlisted for Living Space – Americas Award in The International Design & Architecture Awards 2026.
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