Hands up if you wouldn't mind a small pied à terre in Paris. Yeah, we're right there with you. We certainly wouldn't turn down an opportunity to set-up a little nest over there in the land of romance and fromage....especially if it was filled to the brim with gorgeous, vintage furniture. If you're lucky enough to be Frédéric Méchiche then your hand didn't make it that high 'cause you've already found la chance.
We like the concept behind this dream of a small apartment, but we love the execution.
Monsieur Méchiche has held fast to his admiration for the Bauhaus mentality by making sure that everything in this small space is simple, modern and functional.
Though he relies heavily on black, metal and glass, Méchiche keeps the space from falling too far on the side of heavy masculinity or industrial chic by warming up the decor with wood and organic accents.
To see more of interior designer Frédéric Méchiche's Paris apartment, check out the February issue of Elle Decoration UK.
Images: Elle Decoration UK, February 2008
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I have this issue. I LOVE that blanket at the foot of the bed!
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Great place. But it's always interesting to me how many Parisians go for a look that can best be described as "New York Style." This looks like a chic Tribeca loft, except for the view.
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Gorgeous.
Does anyone know where the pendant lamps above the dining table come from?
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Ian B-
The pendant lights are listed as: "AJ Pendant" lamps by Anne Jacobsen for Louis Poulsen available in white at Panik Design
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Thank you Shayna r !
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sorry- last question:
I've been trying to find these lamps online in the USA (in gray) and so far only found them sold in the UK. Anyone know where they sell these in the US? (I'm in NY).
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There's another home that was featured in this same issue. On the bed there is a houndstooth blanket/throw that I would love to locate. Can I get some help from AT, please? (I don't have a digital picture)
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It's beautiful -- such a lively, inviting space, due in part, I'm certain, to the wood and organic elements, as well as the wonderful shadows and diffused sunlight.
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