There are plenty of bold ideas at the Andrew Martin showroom in London, including the lighthearted use of flag motifs from both sides of the Atlantic to wake up classic furniture, like the Union Jack and Stars and Stripes-splashed classic leather Chesterfield sofas below...

You can check out the Andrew Martin online store here, but be sure to stop by the showroom if you're in London (there's also a showroom in New York), which is full of inspiration with its jumble of vintage and modern furniture and accessories from around the world.

Andrew Martin

- Kristin Hohenadel blogging from rue Vieille du Temple, Paris, France. She can be reached at kristin @ apartmenttherapy . com