Decor Style: Parisian Flair by Sarah Lavoine

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2FPgzkOXXJyGoAL2ChR5gZVZpHX8UM4eeFlEKjMo_FLLnd3KH3GfPQNFHMoUff2bkw8szPBjbw9cjmjKZbsEg_YgjSfClWNZUGlH_DujxAaHI7m4S0rGXHMOe2lE_3xEpxuQY7oUMrhSZ/s1600/bellevivir+french+decor-Lavoine-33.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="327" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2FPgzkOXXJyGoAL2ChR5gZVZpHX8UM4eeFlEKjMo_FLLnd3KH3GfPQNFHMoUff2bkw8szPBjbw9cjmjKZbsEg_YgjSfClWNZUGlH_DujxAaHI7m4S0rGXHMOe2lE_3xEpxuQY7oUMrhSZ/s1600/bellevivir+french+decor-Lavoine-33.jpg" width="460" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal">French interiors are not that easy to stamp.  They do share common threads though that only stress further this fact.  Emphasis on personal style, highly refined finishes and details, and a disengagement from decorating rules in general.  The main focus is on the architecture and its preservation.  That's why we don't get to see two French homes that are identical, even when designed by the same Interior Designer.  Something that's highly admirable.  The designer <a href="http://www.sarahlavoine.com/" target="_blank">Sarah Lavoine</a> designed this apartment with a perfect French flair.  Enjoy!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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Decor Style: Parisian Flair by Sarah Lavoine

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Decor Influences: Scandinavian Style

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh68kmuHSAb9kz-Nnsjr696HNsiVUUJWedzrdhRr4vV6TkruF0OiN7yZItVeDL82Oxirwt1kzpMuj7ojXxndRThXLMONczLiR6qVJgSWnTy9EJVU4cDgnysqqDMUdqPruT-HOOJpOBk7a9F/s1600/via+jelanieshop.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="357" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh68kmuHSAb9kz-Nnsjr696HNsiVUUJWedzrdhRr4vV6TkruF0OiN7yZItVeDL82Oxirwt1kzpMuj7ojXxndRThXLMONczLiR6qVJgSWnTy9EJVU4cDgnysqqDMUdqPruT-HOOJpOBk7a9F/s1600/via+jelanieshop.jpg" width="490" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal">Scandinavian decor is heavily influenced by nature.  Usually the architecture is clean and modern with simple lines without details such as moldings and frames.  The modern style of the spaces is mostly warmed up by tones of wood, soft fabrics and shaggy rugs which give an overall feeling of coziness and brightness.  Whiteness is key for Scandinavian countries where sun is usually out of sight or goes down too early and comes out too late.  Although it's not particularly my style I appreciate the relaxation it offers. <br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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Decor Influences: Scandinavian Style

  Scandinavian decor is heavily influenced by nature.  Usually the architecture is clean and modern with simple lines without details such...

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