“Parisian chic!” – Who wouldn’t want to hear such a characterization of their home? After all, it seems that it is in French interiors that sparks of sunshine play in antique mirrors and crystal chandeliers, lifting the mood.
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So what is the secret of French style and how to turn an ordinary apartment into a Parisian apartment? First of all, the French interior is a harmonious combination of old and new, traditional and modern. Antique furniture and decor perfectly coexist with modern elements, creating a unique atmosphere filled with history and individuality. It is important to remember that each item in such an interior should be chosen with love and attention to detail.
It is not surprising that it was in France that a woman first took interior design into her own hands. So, in 1547, Diane de Poitiers, a favorite of Henry II, tired of constant moving, began to equip her house (now the castle Shenonceau) wanting to make it cozy and elegant at the same time. And in 1764 Madame de Pompadour, a favorite of Louis XV, tired of the pompous interiors of the Louvre and Versailles, began construction of the Petit Trianon. Later, Marie Antoinette turned this palace into a masterpiece of her time. This is how the French style in the interior appeared, which we still admire today.
Famous masters of French chic are considered to be designers Jean-Louis Deniot, Joseph Diran, Francois Catroux, Jacques Garcia, Shahan Minassian, Andre Putman. And among the admirers of interior a la france there are many foreign stars – take Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie or Johnny Depp, for example.
“Unbearable ease of being,” – will say connoisseurs and will be right. After all, only here historical stucco and avant-garde paintings, thin gold mirrors, classic fireplaces and floor-to-ceiling windows are easily combined. Light carelessness combined with amazing thoughtfulness and logic of the interior is as beautiful as champagne in a crystal glass.
The French do not like to combine rooms, so you will rarely find a kitchen in the hall. Separate rooms – a closet, a bathroom in natural marble, and even safe rooms – are all part of Parisian chic, along with classic wooden floors, called “French herringbone”. You will rarely find a closet at the entrance. In old houses you will find a unique system of air ventilation – in the floor and in the walls. It is also impossible not to mention the French balcony, luxurious crystal chandeliers, fireplace and mirrors in thin gold frames.
“A lot of this today is available only to owners of country houses and laid during the design architect,” – you will think. But imagine, and in Russia today build luxury chateaux. And the finishing, made by some Russian manufacturers, is a delight even to the French themselves. The advantages of Parisian chic remain lightness, space and light. Just as the main basis of French interior design is l’art de vivre, “the art of living”.
