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Camille Dubuis-Welch

5 Ways Parisian Interior Designers Use Color — And It's the Secret to French Homes' Inherent Chicness

Trio of colorful spaces by Parisian designers.

Although you could call me biased, French-style interiors are simply irreproachable. Brimming with charm and sophistication, without lacking in bohemian flair and artistic definition, who could blame you for wondering how Parisian interior designers use color?

Color trends, and how we approach them, have changed over the years. Now, we are much more inclined to lean toward longevity and how color makes us feel. But anyone closely following French interior design, to live your best Parisian life, will know that color plays an important part in setting the tone for a space and helping it lean into its function. And from the city that is renowned for its signature elegant approach to interiors, modern-day Parisian interior design is effervescent with uplifting hues. So, if the color palette isn't working in your home, why not take inspiration from some of the most renowned interior designers in Paris? This is how they approach color:

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