Paris is always a good idea and Parisian decor an even better idea. I recently visited Paris and fell in love with the city of love. The architecture-archaic historic Old World buildings ( I love using the term “Old World” a lot, like a whole lot). Everything about Parisian architecture blows you away! The tall windows, the rickety wooden floors, the ornately detailed ceilings, parquet flooring, huge entry doors, wainscotting ( the modern contemporalist in me fell in love with wainscotting!Ha! You can check out a previous beach house travel decor post in Diani Kenya
The apartment we stayed in was in Rue de Pelleport-Gambetta in the 20th Arrondissement. My rusty French which I haven’t spoken in ages came out to play and turns out, mon français est tres bon (my french is super). I digress, here’s the apartment. I loved every single detail about it. It was tiny and cute yet still unisex, unlike most uber-chic Parisian homes. The owner has decorated with lots of mirrors and contemporary furniture and several well-curated decor pieces punctuated with lots of artistic bareback photography. The thought that this building could be well over a few centuries old was thrill enough!
The living room was minimally furnished with lots of collectibles. Don’t you love how that table serves its purpose without actually eating up space?
on one end of the living room was a black lacquered table with foldable chairs, a genius way to squeeze a dining area into a small living room.
This industrial style coffee table that I am still dreaming about. The living room had lots of lamps for lighting to compensate for the lack of task lights in the living room.
The hallway that had a statement of its own and barely there closets that were decorated with small square mirrors. On the walls hung black and white photography of bare backs.
This art by the entry next to a bookshelf gave the otherwise redundant space some oomph.
The kitchen was the smallest and most organized one I have ever seen. It reminded me of Julia Child’s kitchen at the Smithsonian Museum. Why do we need big kitchens again?
It even had a backsplash! A really cool wallpaper on one of the walls.
I wanted to eat out of every single plate and bowl here.
With a bedroom designed to forget all your thoughts and dream away.
Thank you for stopping by. What’s your favorite thing about Parisian decor?
Love & Light,
iTch.
Nicely decorated space…small but really tasteful
Yes you could walk from front to back in a few steps. Most organized small space I have seen in ever.
As someone who loves period features I have to say that I am absolutely in love with that fireplace! An exquisite piece of art. Absolutely amazing! Love, love, love!!!
The fireplace was the most dated feature in the house. Gorgeous!
Downsizing is the in thing! This small space is perfect.
–Jenny
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I agree efficient minimalist living.
Very tasteful and definitely great use of space. Love the ambiance!
The space was used effeciently. Everything had it’s place.
Wow that fireplace is amazing. The whole place has a mix of the old and new which gives it a great Parisien feel, like the city itself: the history and the modern
The mix of modern contemporary pieces and old unframed mirrors was a highlight gor me.
French people are great with style, doesn’t matter if we are talking about clothes or interior, they just know how to do it! Very good post!
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They are style masters for sure!
Oh wow! Totally love your blog! You’ve given me so many ideas for improving my house’s decor. I loved the fireplace.
You are welcome. Keep reading for more tips.
Love that fireplace! Living in Paris is so expensive.. . The rent one has to pay for a small appartment is so high…
The fireplace is gorgeous and rent in Paris is ^^
OMG! I love this…..soooooo cool and beautiful. I’d love to visit Paris someday; I gotta see these for myself. Thank you for sharing with perfect pictures, lovely xx
Yes it’s gorgeous. I want to go back again!
Small place but very pretty and organized. Great ideas for decoration. Thanks for sharing.
Yes it was very well organized.
I love this post! Now I feel like I’ve gotten a taste of Paris and know what to expect when I go :).
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Thank you Kimberly. I did not get enough of Paris.
Europeans are so good with using their space! I love the shoe holder, I need to get one of those. Looks like the international language of IKEA
Yes they are. The shoe racks carried 4 pairs of shoes or more in each sliding drawer thing yet could pass off as a console of sorts when shut. The lighting and table were all IKEA,
Paris is always a good idea! My country has a lot to offer, especially with art!
I would definitely love to visit Paris again and also Australia.
It a pretty apartment, typical of Paris, because they have to squeeze in function along with beauty and art. And Parisians do it so well 🙂
I was amazed by how much functionality had been packed in the space.