Zoe Saldana’s Parisian chic apartment keeps minimal design fresh, and designers adore its authentic aesthetic
Zoe Saldana’s stylish French apartment is the epitome of timeless Parisian design
The Special Ops: Lioness star recently celebrated her birthday with her husband Marco Perego in a space inspired by her favorite city in the world: Paris.
Zoe Saldana’s Instagram shows the Guardians of the Galaxy actress in her sleek Parisian apartment, posing with her adorable dog on the gray-brown hardwood floors. In the background, cream paneling frames tall bay windows which are highlighted by intricate, swirling ironwork. A dark gray wooden desk and an office chair are at her back. Zoe’s muted and elegant apartment perfectly captures the Parisian chic style.
The Parisian modern style is known for its simple sophistication. Features typical of the aesthetic include long windows, carved molding, and parquet floors. Furniture in a Parisian chic space tends to be minimal to allow room for light and to let the open space speak for itself. The color palette is neutral sometimes including natural and jewel-toned accents.
Interior designer Ksenya Malina of Time and Place Interiors reminds us ‘Parisian chic embodies beauty in simplicity. It offers a joie de vivre where the style is effortless, and enjoyment of the good things in life is plentiful. The true Parisian chic look is elegant, as it focuses less on passing trends and more on classic, uncomplicated good taste that's characterized by natural materials and an unapologetic mix of high and low design.’
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Ksenya Malina is the Founder and Principal at Time and Place Interiors. She is a certified WELL AP through the International Well Building Institute. Time & Place Interiors provides interior decorating services.
To recreate the look of the Avatar alum’s stylish flat, Malina recommends focusing on the little things. ‘To bring Parisian chic into your home, look to unfussy details like unironed linens on your table, a weekly rotation of fresh flowers in your entry, combinations of well-worn antiques mixed with modern furniture, and natural fibers in all your textiles. You can add a spark of Paris through bentwood bistro chairs or black-and-white tile’ she says.
The clean tailored look of the Parisian chic apartment is also created through an artful combination of neutral colors. Melissa Read, creative director of Studio Burntwood states ‘opt for a muted color palette, with neutral undertones, such as Skimming Stone by Farrow & Ball. Pair this with natural stone furniture such as a marble coffee table to add a touch of elegance.’ She further recommends that ‘In terms of metal finishes, the best finish to achieve this look would be antique brass with a natural patina.’
Melissa Read attended the KLC School of Design in Chelsea before working at London's best-regarded interior design studios. She has worked with several private clients and property developers and designed flats in Chelsea, Belgravia, and Mayfair.
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Sophie is a London-based News Editor at Homes & Gardens, where she works on the Celebrity Style team. She is fascinated by the intersection of design and popular culture and is particularly excited when researching trends or interior history. Sophie is an avid pop culture fan. As an H&G editor, she has interviewed the likes of Martha Stewart, Hilary Duff, and the casts of Queer Eye and Selling Sunset. Before joining Future Publishing, Sophie worked as the Head of Content and Communications at Fig Linens and Home, a boutique luxury linens and furniture brand. She has also written features on exciting developments in the design world for Westport Magazine. Sophie has an MSc from the Oxford University Department of Anthropology and a BA in Creative Writing and Sociology from Sarah Lawrence College.
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