Endlessly envied for their effortless style, when it comes to interior design, Parisians have an innate ability to create timeless looks. Whether drawing inspiration from France's rich history of craftsmanship or embracing multicultural and contemporary influences, these top 10 Parisian interior designers will make you believe that artful living simply comes naturally to the French.
Pierre Yovanovitch
Image: Pierre Yovanovitch’s Parisian apartment @designandlive
The first on our list is the world-renowned Pierre Yovanovitch. His signature style revolves around modern paired-back designs with soft finishing touches. With an almost architectural eye, Yovanovitch prioritizes clean lines and balance while incorporating high-quality materials such as wood, marble, ceramics, and metal. His designs never ignore comfort or lack warmth, often incorporating vintage and artisanal items, creating unique and characterful interiors. Yovanovitch's love for traditional French craftsmanship led to the launch of his own brand, Pierre Yovanovitch Mobilier, inspired by his time spent in Provence.
Image: Terra | Cel (Earth | Sky) 14 (2021) by Cynthia Grow
Joseph Dirand
Image: Dirand’s Parisian apartment
Born to a fashion designer mother and a photographer specialized in interiors, Joseph Dirand is a natural-born interior designer. With a background in architecture, Dirand's minimalistic style and taste for marble, monochrome color palettes, and style-forward furniture have made him a favorite of the fashion industry and luxury hotels. You can find Dirand's designs at the Balmain store in Paris, as well as renowned Parisian restaurants like Le Flandrin, Loulou, and Monsieur Bleu.
Image: From Birth to Death and Onto (2016) by Brian Jerome
Stéphanie Coutas
Image: Stéphanie Coutas' signatures-singulieres @stephaniecoutas
Stéphanie Coutas' interior design style is defined by its finesse and finishing touches. With a talent for pairing luxury with simplicity, Coutas creates spaces filled with clean lines balanced with spectacular objects and art pieces. Her designs focus on experimenting with new finishes in collaboration with artisans. Having spent time in Asia, Coutas developed a love for texture and a daring ability to mix styles, influences, and colors, resulting in an eclectic yet elegant style.
Image: Nebulosa bianca (2019) by Andrea Viviani
Laura Gonzalez
Image: Manko, Paris by Laura Gonzalez @lauragonzalezofficiel
Laura Gonzalez's interiors are visually delightful, known for their saturated colors, detailed designs, and atmosphere of abundance. Each of her spaces exudes an overtly welcoming ambiance with touchable textures and ornate patterns. Having made a splash on the design scene with her remodeling of the Parisian club Bus Palladium, Gonzalez has since designed many Parisian hotels and restaurants. In 2019, she was awarded 'Designer of the World' by Maison & Objet.
Image: TRINITY -Dreieinigkeit (2017) by Natalie Schwarz
Hervé van der Straeten
Hervé Van der Straeten's illustrious career began as a jeweler before venturing into interior design. His experience collaborating with luxury brands and his understanding of fashion houses' chic ethos have influenced his line of furniture, mirrors, and lighting. In his gallery in Paris's Marais neighborhood, you can admire his unique and surreal collection, works of art in their own right.
Image: Les chroniques d’Anna D50 (6) (2020) by Eric Pottier
CM Studio Paris
John Coury and Florent Maillard, the designers behind CM Studio, draw inspiration from a building's time-period and historic grandeur like no other. Their multicultural backgrounds and varied expertise help them create sensual spaces rich in history, balanced to suit modern needs. Their designs capture the essence of timeless elegance.
Image: Lion with Kill (2014) by Barry Jackson
Charles Zana
Image: Charles Zana @charles_zana
Born in Tunisia and raised in Paris, Charles Zana studied at the Ecole des Beaux-Arts before gaining international recognition. Zana values customizable designs that prioritize his clients' tastes and needs. His interiors often feature soft greys, subtle greens, 18th-century architectural details, and post-war Italianate furniture, creating a sense of elegance and order. Contemporary artworks are also a prevalent feature in Zana's designs.
Image: There was Mist on the sea (2019) by Diane Williams
Jean-Louis Deniot
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Jean-Louis Deniot's designs embody the eclectic meets elegant. He creates spaces with internal flow, combining open-plan designs with refined details. Deniot's use of tonal color palettes and tasteful choice of sculptures brings a fresh perspective to each of his spaces, striking a balance between classic and contemporary.
Image: Jewel of the Nile (2021) by Anna Sidi-Yacoub
Mathieu Lehanneur
Image: Mathieu Lehanneur mathieulehanneur.fr
Mathieu Lehanneur is not only a prominent figure in the international design scene but also a designer that strives for technological development. His unconventional interiors connect art and design with science and technology, utilizing materials like air, water, sound, and light. Lehanneur's designs have the power to transform spaces, representing a fusion of intelligence, transcendence, and the extraordinary.
Image: CUBE_A1 (2019) by Christoph Robausch
Heju Studio
Image: Heju Studio @hejustudio
Hélène Pinaud and Julien Schwartzmann are the faces behind Heju Studio, a rising star in the Parisian interior design scene. Inspired by Japanese and Scandinavian minimalism, their designs gravitate towards white walls, living materials, and architectural details. Heju Studio's approach creates highly livable spaces that make the everyday feel timeless and beautiful.
Image: Coincidence (2006) by Sol Michiels
