The Paris Apartment
L’Essentiel for that Paris Apartment Look
If you are fortunate enough to live in an area that has beautiful old apartments with tall soaring ceilings, architectural moldings, and hardwood parquet flooring then this look was made just for you!
For those of us that live in a suburbia tract home it will take a bit to get the right look. But I have those answers so you can make it your own.
Color Palette
The color palette in your quintessential Paris apartment is simple and clean.
Creating Ambience
Scents of the French Countryside
Allow the scent of lavender to transport you to the French Countryside with aromatherapy.
Design Elements
French Curves
This rustic, hand-carved fireplace mantle with its simple curves would look fantastic in most modern homes. Architectural salvage yards are great places to find time-worn pieces that bring in a unique element.
Floors to Ceilings
This space has the loft ceiling covered with applied moldings and herringbone hardwood flooring that are the cornerstones of the Paris apartment.
Contrasting Details
Notice how the black iron rods are tucked in tightly to the ceiling and puddled onto the floor. The black chandelier contrasts quite nicely with the white linens.
Via Marianne Tiegen
Adding Depth to Your Design
Large clocks such as this reproduction from the Grand Hotel in Paris feature the widely used black accent that brings depth to the design.
Via Dot & Bo
A Modern Touch
French decor doesn’t have to be filled with ornately carved curves all over. Large contemporary art and a modern leather chair are at home in this traditional Paris interior.
Via Lonny Magazine
Reflect the Beauty of the Room
Tall, rectangular gold mirrors bring calmness to this room. It fits quite nicely in the overmantel to capture the chandelier hanging from the simple medallion. Notice as well, the repeat to the drapery that hugs the ceiling molding and puddles to the floor. The shimmery velvet fabric on the simple sofa. Simple elegance!
Via Elite Destination home
This checks all the boxes, yes?
Who wouldn’t want to climb into this beautiful bed surrounded by toile, gingham check, matelasse & stripes and gilded applied moldings?!