SPICED Coffee Shop by Studio Inès Deschodt
Designed by Studio Inès Deschodt, SPICED is a coffee shop located just steps from La Madeleine in Paris’s 9th arrondissement.
Conceived around specialty coffee and spices, the project approaches interior architecture as an immersive, sensory experience rooted in taste, tactility, and daily ritual.
From the outset, the compact footprint informed a focused and deliberate approach. The interior is shaped as an intimate, welcoming environment where hospitality and the act of coffee-making take centre stage. The renovation prioritised clarity of movement and visual continuity, establishing a seamless journey from the entrance through to the tasting area while maintaining a sense of enclosure and calm.
Material choices play a defining role in expressing the identity of the space. Drawing directly from the world of spices, the palette favours textured surfaces, matte finishes, and dense, tactile materials that evoke raw, ground, and moulded ingredients. These elements introduce depth and physical presence, encouraging close interaction and sensory engagement. Lighting is used with restraint, accentuating textures and tonal variations rather than dominating the atmosphere.
A subtle dialogue between mineral textures and softer components brings balance to the interior. This contrast tempers the richness of the materials, reinforcing the warmth of the setting while ensuring visual coherence within the small scale of the project. Every detail contributes to an artisanal and gustatory narrative, anchoring the café in a distinct yet understated identity.
Envisioned as an everyday destination rather than a fleeting experience, SPICED operates as a form of micro interior architecture where functionality, expressiveness, and aesthetic intention intersect. The project reflects Studio Inès Deschodt’s ability to craft environments that feel both sensitive and resolved, seamlessly integrated into their urban context while remaining deeply connected to their conceptual foundations.
