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Here's how you can get maison-esque French aesthetics in your home

- SHALBHA SARDA

India's own French revolution has been unfolding over the past couple of years. From Louis Vuitton to Dior, many French brands are eyeing India's luxury sector. The trickle-down effect of the love for all things French can be clearly seen in the positive response Indians showed to the Netflix series Emily in Paris. Clearly, the French design aesthetic is having its moment in Indian homes. These 10 quick tips will transform your home into a mansion or chateau-style retreat.

Gilded Mirrors These mirrors are ingrained in French interior history and serve as stunning accent pieces. Their beauty lies in their versatility. Depending on the room’s other elements, select a style—ornate or sleek—and hang it on a wall or place the longer ones on the floor in a corner.

Salon-Style Wall There were enough artists to inspire multiple generations of Renaissance period France to become artists. Too many artists, too much art, and a usual small French home to hang it in, the result: a salon-style wall with floor-to-ceiling artwork installations. Thankfully, it does not have to be a heady dose of art in modern times, but it needs to be there if the house needs to look French.