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The office of Émilie Daudin

People often peek through the curtains and try (in vain) to push open the door. "This was a hairdresser's salon a few months ago. Curious people wonder which shop has replaced it!" With its brass numbers set against the deep green front and luminous windows, number 63 is certainly a curiosity in this small street nestled in the heart of Rouen. This is whereÉmilie Daudin has created her office, a world away from traditional workspaces. Shall we show you around?

Bookcase in Green 03 - Vert de gris
Bookcase in Green 03 - Vert de gris

Breaking codes

Kitchen bookcase in Green 03 - Vert de gris
Smooth fronts in Green 03 - Vert de gris matte lacquer, Mini-Rond brass handles, custom-made claustra, Georges Store and Market Set pendant light - © Hervé Goluza for Plum Living

"I definitely didn't want a rectangle desk with the small drawer underneath." And, the mood is set! After several months spent either at home, her colleagues' place, or in cafés, Émilie was dreaming of a place of her own. A place where she could let her imagination run wild and break away from the everyday. "I pictured my work environment like a homey flat." With its bold colours, mural wallpaper, and wall of mirrors, the influencer took the opportunity to give life to her Instagram, Pinterest and home magazine inspo. The only constraint was figuring out how to create space for the ever-so essential folders, post-it notes and printers!

In good company

Although she could instantly picture what she would do with the former hairdresser's salon, Émilie chose to entrust an interior designer to bring her ideas to life. "I've already renovated several flats, but this time I didn't have time to devote 100% to it. I was curious to see how we could complement each other, especially on the technical side which is not my strong suit, while freeing up precious time." So she put all her inspo together as a moodboard, and put the Cosilio agency in charge of making it a reality, all while taking into account the specificities of this 35m2 room.

Emilie Daudin
Emilie Daudin
« I followed the work very closely. I came almost every day, which was a precious luxury. »
Emilie Daudin

Attention to detail

Bookcase in Green 03 - Vert de gris
Smooth fronts in Green 03 - Vert de gris matte lacquer, Mini-Rond brass handles, Madi wallpaper for Ressource, rectangular table, chairs and pendant lights The Socialite Family, Pierre Paulin armchair, Market Set cane pendant light - © Hervé Goluza for Plum Living

Five weeks of work later and a small setback due to the discovery of semi load-bearing beams on the first day, Émilie was able to set up shop. "I followed the work very closely. I came almost every day, which was a precious luxury." From the painting to the electricity to the toilets, no detail escaped her. "It allowed me to get things corrected as we went along, without waiting for a small issue to become a big one at the end."

Bookcase in Green 03 - Vert de gris
Bookcase in Green 03 - Vert de gris
Market Set cane pendant light, India Mahdavi green table lamp for Monoprix, Bloom Vanity Boum lamp - © Hervé Goluza for Plum Living
Market Set cane pendant light, India Mahdavi green table lamp for Monoprix, Bloom Vanity Boum lamp - © Hervé Goluza for Plum Living

Wow effect

The bookcase, the centrepiece of the office, runs the full length of the wall to increase storage and delimit spaces. "I wanted unity of colour between the furniture and the wall to create a wow effect as soon as you step inside." Composed of seven Metod cabinet frames measuring 60x80x60cm and four Pax columns measuring 50x201x58cm, the layout was customised by a carpenter who added MDF shelves painted in Green 03 - Vert de gris. The wall was also painted in the same shade to create an all-over effect that adds depth to the room. "The day I get bored of it, I just have to change the Plum Living fronts and wall colour!"

Heads or tails

The kitchen, installed opposite the bookcase, takes up all the same codes. "We played with brass and Green 03 - Vert de gris to keep the same theme and not overload the space that is already decorated with mural wallpaper by Madi for Ressource." The splashback from Leroy Merlin echoes the Mini-Rond handles and entrance steps. The doors are in Green 03 - Vert de gris matte lacquer, just like the bookcase. By accident, the room turned out to be larger than expected when the kitchen was installed. "We were able to add floating MDF shelves painted in the same shade, which add both storage and charm!"

Kitchen in Green 03 - Vert de gris
Kitchen in Green 03 - Vert de gris

Functional but not ordinary

A fridge, microwave, sink and oven: Émilie wanted her kitchen to be compact and functional: an ultra-practical place for her teams' daily use. However, no detail was spared! Painted pink, the back wall softens the look and ties in with the colours of the mural wallpaper. The influencer chose to extend the paint to the ceiling to create a box effect that delimits the space. But, the most eye-catching feature? Undoubtedly the claustra, which separates without partitioning. "I didn't want a classic glass partition. It was difficult to find as they weren't standard dimensions. In the end, it was my architect who designed it and had made by a craftsman in Normandy."

Kitchen in Green 03 - Vert de gris
Kitchen in Green 03 - Vert de gris
Smooth fronts in Green 03 - Vert de gris matte lacquer, Mini-Rond brass handles, Leroy Merlin splashback, Ikea laminate countertop, custom-made claustra, Pale Georges Store pendant light - © Hervé Goluza for Plum Living

Parallel universe

When Émilie first stepped through the door of the old hairdressing salon, the bathroom didn't exist. She took advantage of the renovation to transform the back of the shop as a place for the toilet and hand basin. A change of scenery: "It feels like another room!" The warm tones of the graphic wallpaper by Heju for Season Paper are highlighted by our Red 01 - Terra cane fronts and terrazzo floor. Like the rest of the office, Émilie completed the look with brass touches.

Bathroom in Red 01 - Terra & cane
Bathroom in Red 01 - Terra & cane

Ideas that inspire us

  • The semi-custom bookcase, made from Metod and Pax cabinet frames with Plum Living fronts
  • The wall of mirrors that brings light to the room and makes it appear 20m2 bigger
  • The box effect created with pastel pink paint in the kitchen, defining the room from floor to ceiling
  • The brass steps, which echo the aesthetic codes of the kitchen


Red 01 - Terra cane fronts, Mini-Rond brass handles, Plum Living brass splashback, Heju wallpaper for Season Paper, Leroy Merlin sink
Bathroom in Red 01 - Terra & cane
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