Parisian Chic

When it comes to interior design the French know how to work it! Their interior designs range from the most elaborate and opulent Renaissance style rooms to simple and chic château styles interiors that are delicate and rural. This season interior design is all about PARISIAN CHIC which brings together light and feminine colour tones with period style furniture and accessories to create a space that is relaxed, cosy and illuminating and is perfect for adding some luxury to your home.

When choosing colour palettes for a Parisian colour scheme try to stick to subtle and simple tones and avoid more garish and bold colour choices. Simple antique white and ivory are perfect for creating a refined Parisian style within your home. These can be teamed with gold or silver accents for that dash of opulent luxury. Soft and tonal greys also work great in a Parisian inspired home and create a sense of cosiness that is perfect for smaller home interiors. If you wish to add an injection of colour to your room then stick to dusky and pastel coloured choices such as mauve, lilac, duck egg and lemon that will compliment a white or cream coloured accompanying tone and can be used on your feature walls, soft furnishings and accessories to create an elegant and sophisticated look within your home.

When choosing soft furnishings for your Parisian inspired home try to stick to either simple and traditional materials or luxurious and opulent finishes. For a more laid-back and simple style stick to linen and cotton fabrics that will look wonderful in the soft and tonal colour palettes of this look. For a more glamorous finish why not select some satin and velvet fabrics which will look great as large oversized curtains, cushions, beddings and throws and will create texture and coziness within your room. Include some woven tassel tie backs on your curtain areas that will create an air of cosmopolitan chic within your chosen room. You can partner plain velvet and satin cushions with flocked or embroidered designs featuring baroque style patterns that will look wonderful in this style of home. Opt for a large rug in the centre of the room featuring traditional patterns or floral designs that will create an eye catching feature within the room.

Painted furniture makes a perfect accompaniment to a Parisian inspired home interior. Elegant French carved furniture items will create a focal point within the room and the little details and carvings will create a rich and luxurious feel within your home. White painted items are perfect for creating a sense of openness and illumination in smaller rooms of the home. Cream and grey painted items will also compliment this interior design and will add a hint of cosy colour to your chosen space. If you wish to create a more traditional feel then finish the room with a selection of French style chandeliers, cut glass vases, candle holders and elegant floral arrangements which can be placed on a windowsill, sideboard or dining table area.

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