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How to Decorate Your Home Like a Parisian Apartment

By Adeline Duff
February 21, 2017
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As someone who has lived in Paris, there are a few things that immediately come to mind when thinking about the typical Parisian apartment.

Most particularly, casement windows—the type with hinged sides and no middle stile, so that they can be projected outwards. Screens aren’t really popular in France, as most people prefer to open their windows fully to draw in fresh air (it’s also quite common to see youths hanging out of these windows overlooking the crowded streets below them, smoking cigarettes). So if you’re interested in making your home look like it belongs in the City of Light, install some of those first.

Another notable feature of most Parisian or French homes is an espresso machine, since coffee is typically served after every meal. Countertops are usually adorned with a butter crock (why Americans refrigerate their butter, I’ll never quite understand) to keep le beurre at room temperature, so it’s readily available to spread over baguettes. This brings us to the essential crumb-covered cutting board and bread knife, which is usually kept out all day.

Besides culinary tchotchkes, there are a few other classic Parisian home elements, like King Louis-style furniture (styles range according to the many Kings called Louis—most notably, Louis XIV, XV, and XVI), chandeliers, long curtains, and gilded mirrors. Parisians also have excellent taste in art, so walls are commonly adorned with both classic and contemporary works.

But while some Parisians prefer extravagance (think lots of velvet and baroque-style furniture), others keep their homes quite minimal. Below, you’ll find some of our favorite picks to make your home feel more Parisienne—but don’t forget, part of what makes French people's style so appealing is their willingness to experiment with colors, textures, and pieces from different time periods—so don’t be afraid to have a little bit of fun!
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Nespresso Inissia Espresso Maker, Black

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Maison Louis Marie Antidris-Cassis Hand and Body Wash

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French Louis XV-Style Gilded Mirror

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Paris: The Monocle Travel Guide Series

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Opinel 112 "Les Essentiels" Natural Varnished Beechwood Handle Kitchen Knives

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To buy: amazon.com, $41

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Clos des Oliviers Safran Rectangular French Tablecloth

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Four-seater Merci Sofa Structure

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To buy: merci-merci.com, $2,721

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"Extension 2" by Bernard Frize

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To buy: perrotin.com, $320

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Bliss Studio French Carved Cocktail Table

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To buy: lalagrayce.com, $1425

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Maria Theresa Collection 7-Light Gold and Clear Crystal Chandelier

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To buy: homedepot.com, $423

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Eliane Collection Flax Dining Chair

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To buy: pier1.com, $250

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Bartol Fixed Reclaimed Pine Dining Table

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To buy: potterybarn.com, $699

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Velvet Bixby Chair

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To buy: anthropologie.com, $948

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Diptyque 34 Bazar Collection 34 Boulevard Saint Germain Room Spray

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Laguiole en Aubrac Olivewood Bread Knife & Board

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Papier d'Armenie

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Le Petit Marseillais Olive Liquid Hand Soap

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To buy: amazon.com, $15

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Holloway French Brasserie Linen Oval Side Chair

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Gold Finish Candleabra and Perforated Candles

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To buy: amazon.com (candleabra), $163; merci-merci.com (candles), $14

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Royal Velvet Hilton Rod-Pocket Curtain Panel

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Randolph Morris Cast Iron Double Ended Clawfoot Tub

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To buy: vintagetub.com, from $930

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Cire Trudon Josephine Matches

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Hooker Furniture Chatelet Dresser

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To buy: houzz.com, $1,959

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Le Creuset Stoneware Butter Crock

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Metallic Rimmed Champagne Coupes (Set of 6)

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BIA Cordon Bleu Assorted Cheese Plates (Set of 4)

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Laguiole Jean Dubost 3-Piece Atelier Cheese Set

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Maison Francis Kurkdjian Aqua Universalis Fabric Softener

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1 of 29 Menara Bed
2 of 29 Nespresso Inissia Espresso Maker, Black
3 of 29 Maison Louis Marie Antidris-Cassis Hand and Body Wash
4 of 29 French Louis XV-Style Gilded Mirror
5 of 29 Paris: The Monocle Travel Guide Series
6 of 29 Opinel 112 "Les Essentiels" Natural Varnished Beechwood Handle Kitchen Knives
7 of 29 Clos des Oliviers Safran Rectangular French Tablecloth
8 of 29 Four-seater Merci Sofa Structure
9 of 29 "Extension 2" by Bernard Frize
10 of 29 Bliss Studio French Carved Cocktail Table
11 of 29 Maria Theresa Collection 7-Light Gold and Clear Crystal Chandelier
12 of 29 Eliane Collection Flax Dining Chair
13 of 29 Bartol Fixed Reclaimed Pine Dining Table
14 of 29 Velvet Bixby Chair
15 of 29 Diptyque 34 Bazar Collection 34 Boulevard Saint Germain Room Spray
16 of 29 Laguiole en Aubrac Olivewood Bread Knife & Board
17 of 29 Papier d'Armenie
18 of 29 Le Petit Marseillais Olive Liquid Hand Soap
19 of 29 Holloway French Brasserie Linen Oval Side Chair
20 of 29 Gold Finish Candleabra and Perforated Candles
21 of 29 Royal Velvet Hilton Rod-Pocket Curtain Panel
22 of 29 Randolph Morris Cast Iron Double Ended Clawfoot Tub
23 of 29 Cire Trudon Josephine Matches
24 of 29 Hooker Furniture Chatelet Dresser
25 of 29 Le Creuset Stoneware Butter Crock
26 of 29 Metallic Rimmed Champagne Coupes (Set of 6)
27 of 29 BIA Cordon Bleu Assorted Cheese Plates (Set of 4)
28 of 29 Laguiole Jean Dubost 3-Piece Atelier Cheese Set
29 of 29 Maison Francis Kurkdjian Aqua Universalis Fabric Softener