Let’s pay a visit to the gorgeous, airy Haussmannian apartments in the well-heeled areas of Paris now that their occupants are on holiday. I’ve been inspired by the elegant apartments shown in the film The Woman from the Fifth (Arrondissement), I hasten to add, not the dodgy hotel in the peripherie.
This is the typical, very symmetrical and neutrally-coloured French apartment, but with a splash of colour. From Architectural Digest.
The flow from one room to another and the neutral walls go well with both classical and contemporary elements. From 1stDibs.com
This one even includes a view of the Eiffel Tower! From Architectural Digest.
The wooden parquet in chevron patterns are very characteristic for city apartments, from 10surdix.com
How’s this for a spectacular entrance hall and corridor? From 10surdix.com
The blue colour of the bookshelves and the large windows make this room irresistible, and they have a coffee table which looks rather similar to mine (who knew I was so stylish!) From cotemaison.fr
Ah, now that’s what I call a living room (or library)! From 1stdibs.com
But perhaps best of all is to have this blank canvas and just imagine all you could do with this gorgeous space and view! From Faraway Places.
These are wonderful. Of course they are. But can I see myself slouching around in faded jeans and an ancient T shirt early on a Monday morning? I rather think not.
Such beautiful apartments, Marina Sofia!! I’m sure they’re ridiculously costly, but they are all so lovely! If I could have food delivered, I might never leave the one from 1stdibs.com. All those books, a lovely place to live… what more to want?
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These are wonderful. Of course they are. But can I see myself slouching around in faded jeans and an ancient T shirt early on a Monday morning? I rather think not.
But that’s exactly the point – I want to be really casual but in a beautiful, airy space (not necessarily fancy furniture or gadgets).
I’d go for the blue one myself this morning Marina
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These are so gorgeous but definitely something I prefer to admire from afar – I’d always feel I was cluttering the place up if I set foot in one!
I must have watched too many 80s film where they were squatting in those apartments, because I would feel right at home.
I recently watched The Parisian Agency on Netflix…it’s another world! Stunning apartments with spectacular views.
I’ve been meaning to watch that…
I was green with envy. Some really stunning properties
I would definitely recommend it – I’ve watched a few episodes but my partner is eagerly awaiting the announcement of a third series!
All and any of those please – just beautiful! And I do rather long to start filling up the shelves in the last one!!
I know, right???
Such beautiful apartments, Marina Sofia!! I’m sure they’re ridiculously costly, but they are all so lovely! If I could have food delivered, I might never leave the one from 1stdibs.com. All those books, a lovely place to live… what more to want?
I watched that movie and didn’t get the ending and some other parts regarding Margit. Guess I need to read the book.
I think it is only very loosely based on a book and that the director chose to leave it all ambiguous.
That second one is so elegant. I’d be afraid to have anything to eat or drink in there though, just in case I made a mess and spoiled the symmetry
I like all the ones where there are no books 🙂
The two with the blue walls… lovely!