PARISIAN ENTRYWAY MEETS MODERN UTILITY

WHY THIS IMAGE WORKS

Old architecture + modern insert = instant sophistication

The classical shell (moldings, proportions, symmetry) is deliberately paired with:

• Modern chair

• Clean-lined desk

• Minimal accessories

Styling tip:
If your space has historic bones, don’t “match” them with antique furniture everywhere. Instead:

• Let architecture be the ornament

• Keep furniture modern, quiet, and sculptural

This contrast is what makes the room feel current instead of museum-like.

The recessed niche is doing the heavy lifting

The desk lives in an architectural recess, which:

• Creates focus

• Makes the workspace feel intentional

• Allows clutter to feel contained

Styling tip:
If you don’t have a niche:

• Fake one with floor-to-ceiling shelving

• Or frame a desk with tall cabinets or paneling
  Your brain loves “rooms within rooms.”

Symmetry is calm, asymmetry is personality

The architecture is highly symmetrical. The styling gently breaks it:

• Books arranged imperfectly

• Objects placed casually

• Chair slightly off-center in spirit, not structure

Styling tip:
Use symmetry for:

• Walls

• Built-ins

• Major furniture placement

Use asymmetry for:

• Accessories

• Art

• Shelf styling

This balance keeps spaces from feeling staged.

If you want to recreate this feeling at home start with these rules:

1. One quiet color palette (whites + wood)

2. One strong architectural gesture (paneling, niche, framing)

3. One modern contrast piece

4. Nothing unnecessary at eye level

INSPIRED COLLECTIONS