Paradis Apartment: A New Interior for the curated sea front apartment in Ostend

I love it when interiors aren’t static. When a space grows, evolves, plays. Paradis Apartment in Ostend is exactly that kind of place. I already covered its original design last year (read the article here), and I was excited to see how the concept continues to develop – a curated seaview apartment that blurs the lines between holiday home, design showroom, and gallery. Now, it’s had a makeover. And it’s just as inspiring, if not more.

The apartment is a project by Albane Paret and Micha Pycke, the duo behind the PR and communications agency Club Paradis, which specialises in art, design, architecture and hospitality. Their idea? To create a hybrid space that not only hosts guests but also promotes emerging and established talent in design and contemporary art – and where every piece you see, touch or use is actually for sale.

And yes, you can stay there. The 97m² Paradis Apartment, with two bedrooms and space for up to five people, is available to rent – whether for a weekend getaway, a longer coastal escape, or even for creative events, meetings or photo shoots. It’s a place to live with design, not just look at it. You experience the pieces in real life, surrounded by natural light, sea views and an ever-changing atmosphere. It’s as much a home as it is a concept space.

This second iteration of the interior takes its cues from the moods of the North Sea – subtle greys, soft greens, silvery blues. The palette is quiet, but rich in texture. Warmth and rawness meet in unexpected ways: soft carpets and paper wall lamps sit alongside cold steel, sculptural ceramics and mirrored surfaces.

One of the standout pieces is Maarten Van Severen’s iconic Blue Bench, reimagined in black. It subtly divides the living and dining areas – elegant, minimal, and still so relevant. On the floor lies a hand-knotted rug by Muller Van Severen for cc-tapis – almost a landscape in itself, playing with shadows and surface.

Above the fireplace: a lamp-sculpture by Tangelder again, standing next to a mirror by Amber Dewaele, which reflects the sea and the pier right back into the room.

There’s also a beautiful duo of white side table and low chair by Linde Freya Tangelder (Destroyers/Builders), perfectly balancing softness and structure. Nearby: a lounge chair with footstool by Nychair X, and a lounge table by Ana Kraš for her own brand Teget. Kraš’s delicate paper wall lamp also adds a gentle sculptural glow. On the coffee table stands a ceramic vase by Coseincorso – tactile, earthy, yet refined.

The dining area features a table and metal chairs by Atelier Thomas Serruys, with an eye-catching aluminium totem by STACK.

In the bedroom, there’s a mix of functional and playful elements: a minimalist clothes rack by Niels Raoul Boone, nightstands by vormen, another Teget wall lamp, and a stunning rug by Luke Edward Hall for cc-tapis. The children’s room continues this thoughtful curation – with a mirror-lamp by Dewaele and a side table by Boone.

Art, of course, plays a central role. Belgian ceramic artist Sofie Steegen contributes two of her latest works – poetic tile paintings and bas-reliefs, some of which even double as wall lights. Her inspiration comes from mythology, nature, the sea, and a quiet sense of sensuality.

What I love most about Paradis Apartment is its refusal to stay still. Albane and Micha approach interior design as an ongoing conversation – some pieces remain, others move on. It’s not about perfection, but about possibilities. About seeing how spaces can feel lived in, loved, and constantly reimagined.