When Williams Sonoma Home head designer Lainey Hollis first heard about Jenny and Freddie’s vision of a modern Parisian-inspired space, she created a mood board to kick-off the design conversation. “We wanted to build a palette of light neutral colors and beautiful natural materials, accented with modern touches of black and brass,” says Hollis.

“It’s so important to incorporate what people love into their space,” says Lainey. To celebrate Jenny’s passion for playing the piano, Lainey created a focal wall around the piano. “The apartment has very high ceilings so we designed up above the piano in order to draw the eye in.” The framed photos make personal mementos prominent and the black abstract art echoes the color of the piano itself.

When Jenny comes home, the first thing she often does is place her bag down and take off her stylish shoes. So, they created an elegant space for her to do just that by using the Vienna Bar Cabinet. The top acts as a catch-all for the day’s wares while inside serves as storage for entertaining essentials like wine glasses and barware. It all speaks to the Parisian vibe as well—the mirror is one Jenny found in a Parisian market, and the bar cabinet is covered in faux shagreen, a material that first gained popularity in 1930s Paris. 

The kitchen is open to the rest of the home, so every detail had to be both beautiful and functional. The Perennials Greek Key rug is designed for indoor and outdoor use, perfect for the kitchen of dog-owners since it is durable and can be easily wiped clean. “The overscale Greek key pattern in the kitchen rug makes a narrow space look bigger,” notes Lainey. The overall effect is a space that’s luxurious yet livable, perfect for a stylish couple like Jenny and Freddie.