There’s nothing like a classic well-designed Parisian flat. This 7th arrondissement apartment renovated by interior architect and designer Olivia Massimi is thoroughly modern, but could have just as easily been designed 20 years ago—and we mean that in the best way. A timeless interior marked by elegant Italian lighting and midcentury furniture is proof that this design will endure for 20 years to come, and longer. Here we’ve detailed the key elements to recreate the look with exact and similar resources.
Above: A similar white to the apartment walls is Benjamin Moore’s Super White paint. For more white paint options see our post 10 Easy Pieces: Architects’ White Paint Picks. Above: For a similar color to the radiator paint, Farrow & Ball’s Down Pipe No. 26 is a deep gray that suits radiators well; $115 for a gallon. Above: To mimic the classic Parisian oak parquet flooring, Dinesen’s Grand Oak Pattern Flooring has a classic look and fewer knots. Contact Dinesen for price, ordering, and installation information.
Lighting
Above: The classic Arco Floor Lamp designed by Achille Castiglioni and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for FLOS is $3,695 at Lumens. Above: The Toio Floor Lamp in black, also designed by Achille Castiglioni and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for FLOS, is $1,620 at FLOS. Above: The Luce Pipistrello Table Lamp in white, designed by Gae Aulenti for Martinelli, is $1,901 at Finnish Design Shop.
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