Decorating & Design
March 27, 2024
15+ Ways To Bring Parisian Style Into Your Home
Paris has long been a place of inspiration for writers, artists and designers. In addition to having one of the most renowned food scenes on the globe, Paris has pioneered some of the world’s most coveted design and architectural trends. Here are a few ways to bring the je ne sais quoi of Europe’s most stylish capital to your own home.
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“The owners love to visit Paris, and they wanted their Toronto condo to feel like an escape,” says designer Jennifer Kominek. Jennifer understood the assignment by designing a charming breakfast nook with a blue built-in banquette, wall mural and French cane chairs.
Even though the apartment is new, Jennifer designed it to “suggest it had been here for 100 years,” she says. The grey porcelain tile floors were replaced with white oak herringbone, and plaster moldings, high baseboards and a marble fireplace were added.
Designer–architect Dee Dee Taylor Hannah pulled inspiration from Paris when taking this Toronto condo from bland to grand. The intricate ceilings in the great room are an ode to Parisian style, but adding hits of gilt with furniture and lighting is another way to achieve the beloved look.
To create the look in the living room, Dee Dee’s design team traveled to Parisian antique markets in search of French Art Deco–era club chairs.
The principal ensuite’s delicate 1930s sconces were found in Paris and contrast with the custom-designed mahogany cabinets.
This Haussmann-style apartment once belonged to Hollywood actress Hilary Swank. The herringbone wood floors are echoed in the angled legs of a curved marble desk, while lush blue velvet curtains puddle on the floor.
This pied à terre located in the City of Lights is the perfect starting point for bringing Parisian style into your home. Note the crisp white walls with decorative moldings, the long narrow window and the gilded mirror above the marble fireplace.
A trip to the Chloë boutique in Paris inspired the picket detail on this stairway balustrade located in Toronto. It brings a fashion-forward edge to a hardworking entryway with ample storage.
Warm metals like copper and brass paired with veined marble and a Lacanche range would make any Parisian chef happy. Open shelving allows for favorite items to be displayed.
An elaborate floor design in a classic white and black palette is a look seen in luxury properties throughout France. Finish it off with a glass chandelier and a black painted door.
A modern take on Parisian style, this dining room combines pale oak chevron floors with a gracious fireplace that is original to the house. Black accessories add a chic touch.
Antique lace curtains tied to a brass rail are a romantic addition to this pied á terre. The entire room is painted in a soft shade of dusty rose.
Fill your home with fresh-cut flowers like these peachy-pink ranunculus or the fragrant smell of roses.
Plaster walls in seashell pink and a vintage marble sink transport this rural Ontario farmhouse straight to Paris. Attention to small details like the antique wall-mounted taps and switch plate make all the difference.
Paris is known for its flea markets or brocantes where amazing vintage pieces can be found. Add a few timeless pieces to your home like the small writing desk and dining room chairs seen in Jackie Kai Ellis’s Paris apartment.
Bring the feeling of a Parisian café into your home with a display of vintage lusterware plates attached to your wall. A tiered cake stand is a fun way to store root vegetables or baked goods.
Not all rooms have to be white (or pink) to bring the Parisian look home, and this black bathroom with brass fixtures and lace curtains proves it. Keep the fixtures traditional and opt for a clawfoot tub.