29/07/2026
UNEXPECTED - One of the things I love most is seeing American interior designers interpret Parisian interiors. They bring a different perspective, noticing details we sometimes overlook because they are so familiar to us.
The straw chairs immediately caught my eye. I instinctively associate straw with French country houses, yet it feels perfectly at home in this Parisian apartment. Then there's the contrast between the raw, handcrafted quality of the straw and the glossy emerald green table. One grounds the space, the other gives it attitude. Nothing is predictable; everything is balanced.
Perhaps that's why this room resonates with me. French craftsmanship isn't about preserving the past; it's about giving it new life. Whether it's straw, embroidery, pleating, or fine linen, traditional materials become timeless when they are reinterpreted with a contemporary eye. We should not be afraid to be bold!