Maison Malapert Designs Frivole Restaurant’s interiors in Paris
Situated within the Maison des Champs Elysées hotel, Frivole is a new restaurant designed by Maison Malapert in the heart of Paris’s Golden Triangle, close to the Champs Elysées, Avenue Montaigne, and the Grand Palais. The project integrates the hotel’s discreet green courtyard with references to couture, creating an environment that bridges natural elements and the surrounding fashion context.
The interior is characterized by warm amber tones that shift in intensity throughout the day, subtle at midday and more vibrant in the evening, when the restaurant transitions into a bar and event space. Materials and fabrics, sourced from Parisian fashion houses, introduce a couture sensibility, while custom-designed furniture and controlled lighting contribute to a refined yet adaptable atmosphere.
all images by Nicolas Anetson
Warm Amber Interiors Define Maison Malapert’s Frivole design
The design team at Maison Malapert organizes the spatial layout around a central bench that anchors the room and faces the garden. To the right, a marble bar accommodates cocktail service, while the dining area extends toward more intimate seating options, including two tent-like niches inspired by Napoleonic references. A DJ station is integrated into the center of the space, supporting the venue’s dual role as restaurant and nightlife setting.
Architectural details include built-in mirrors, wood paneling, and integrated lighting that establish rhythm across the walls. At the rear, guests access the courtyard terrace, an enclosed garden outfitted with striped umbrellas and lattice patterns that echo the winter garden theme. Throughout, striped and patterned textiles extend the dialogue between indoor and outdoor references, reinforcing the connection to couture and the fashion district. Maison Malapert’s design balances function and atmosphere, creating a space where dining, leisure, and performance coexist within a setting that reflects both the history of the hotel and the cultural identity of its surroundings.
dramatic sofa in the middle of the room
napoleonic tent
main room view
