Top row from left:

Re-instated original features and eclectic antiques typify the CM Studio look; an ornate

basin in a guest bathroom; gilt-framed

paintings add to the illusion of French Grand

Siècle. Middle row: A rich mix of textiles and 20th century art in a bedroom; the duo avidly collects statuary; 16th Century

Ecole de Clouet paintings add richness to a modern

kitchen. Bottom row:

A custom sofa in the Iwan

of the Middle Eastern palace; a view from the Île de la Cité apartment; in the palace project, the arches and pillars are all original from the

18th century.