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    Mastering French Design in a Minimalist Apartment in Paris

    Photography and Design by Joseph Dirand What is French Design? The characteristics of French style are a space with lots of light, natural material, and elegant details. Interiors in the French style are light and airy. They can also be bright, and inviting, with soft or muted color palettes like muted blues, cozy brown tones, and serene cream colors. Photography and Design by Joseph Dirand The Key Features of the Paris Apartment Designer, Joseph Dirand, is known for designing elegant spaces filled with art, culture, and exquisite details. This apartment is the perfect example of his design skills. The Parisian…

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    A Paris Apartment That Mixes Contemporary Art and Design

    By the time Megan Grehl finally met Côme Ménage, it felt as if their relationship was meant to be. Both had studied architecture and urban design internationally, and when Ms. Grehl landed in Shanghai in 2009 to work at the design firm Neri&Hu, she heard stories about Mr. Ménage, who had just left. “We missed each other by a month,” said Ms. Grehl, 37, who now runs her own interior design studio. “Our friends were like, ‘Oh, it’s too bad. You just missed Côme. He went to New York, and you guys would have gotten along so well.’” Ms. Grehl…