"If You Put Color and Rich Patterns Everywhere, It Becomes Overkill" — This Paris Apartment Is a Masterclass in White as a Balancing Force

Living room with white curved corner sofa, round wood and white coffee table, red patterned rug and white accessories.

The Paris-based interior design duo Stéphan Bidoux and Julien Villeneuve are not into beige, minimal interiors. They love color far too much for that. "We’re not afraid to play with it," says Julien, "but never to the detriment of the other elements of an interior. We like to use it in small touches."

Thus, for this modern home, a duplex apartment on the French capital’s Right Bank, they chose an icy green marble for the backsplash and countertop in the kitchen; played with an array of ochre and pink tones in the primary bedroom; and placed a vibrant yellow painting in the dining area.