2024 Trend Alert: Parisienne-Style Home

Minimalist styling, move aside – the chic sophistication of modern Parisienne interior design is about to take British homes by storm and boy, does it pack a personality punch. Pastels mix with bold pops of colour for the ultimate style statement, while textures, frills and eye-catching slogan plates, cushions and throws are pleasingly playful. The secret to creating this romantic look? It’s all about confidence. Combine elements that may not seem like obvious bedfellows to create an enviable aesthetic that’s perfect for bedrooms, bathrooms and even outdoor styling.  

As with any successful style refresh, you don’t have to start from scratch. Instead, look at your base – wall and flooring colours, existing prints on bedspreads and curtains – and build from there. Nude backdrops let personality-packed decorative plates shine, while florals sit cheerfully alongside seersucker-printed cushions.

BEDROOM   

Reds and pinks aren’t just for Valentine’s Day – now you can bring romantic boudoir vibes to your bedroom and bask in them all year round. Nervous about creating a visual clash in your inner sanctum? Don’t be. If you love a floral print but you’ve also got a weakness for a seersucker stripe, there’s no need to choose one over the other. Conjure up some of that infamous French style magic by layering them; simple, but it really works! And remember, detail and finishing touches will help to marry any mismatches, enabling contrasting prints and textures to sit together in harmony – and all thanks to a kitsch frilled edging. 

Bedding Set, Blue Glass Vase, Flowers Wall Decor. 

Master the art of combining contrasting prints by choosing one bolder, alpha colour and then complementing it with softer beta tones. 

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BATHROOM 

We can’t all create a spa in our own homes, but there are several simple ways to give your bathroom a super-quick makeover and the great thing about Parisienne chic styling is that with a few neat tweaks, you can feel as though you’re steaming your troubles away in an elegant French hotel rather than in a quiet corner of your own humble abode. Confident prints are calmed with softer hues and smooth, undulating shapes to avoid any risk of overwhelm. So, pour in the bubbles, lie back and think of France while you indulge in a truly luxurious soak. 

Green Stripe Reversible Towel Set, Blue Towel Set, Pink Candle. 

When towels are as on-trend as this, there’s no need to hide them away; instead, display them with pride as a key focal feature. 

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KIDS’ BEDROOM 

Style sophistication isn’t just for grown-ups – now you can also elevate your little one’s sleep space by applying the same principals and finishing touches as you have to your own room. Team a candy-stripe print along with a rosy gingham bedspread, complete with seasonal strawberries, to make sure your mini-me’s bedroom is on point. A woven rug adds that much-needed texture, interest and functionality, and characterful cushions add a cute and quirky finishing touch. 

Strawberry Gingham Cotton Cushion, Lobster, Dinosaur, Octopus. 

Cuddly toys can actually contribute to the overall aesthetic rather than take away from it, but if you want the option of tidying everything away, you simply can’t beat our strawberry-themed storage boxes.

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OUTDOORS 

When the sun finally decides to shine and the urge to head into the garden takes over, why not carry those interior-design creds with you for a stylish spring/summer outdoor space? It’s easy enough to create your own English country garden, but this time with a gorgeously Gallic twist. Adorn outdoor seating with some of your favourite printed cushions for comfortable al fresco living that’s packed with style, and theme your table with sophisticated crockery. Complete your outside tablescape with a decorative vase filled with pretty wildflowers and you’ll feel like you’re taking afternoon tea in the French countryside… 

Pink Plate, Red Diamond Tufted Cushion, Ooh Lala Mug. 

Why not fully embrace the modern Parisienne-inspired theme by choosing French fancies as your refreshments? Whether you go for macarons or madeleines, pop them on elegant crockery and voila, your look is complete. 

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Feeling inspired to give re-styling your home a go? Make sure to browse our full range at George or pop into your local store.