Retro Rewind

French interior designer Fabrice Juan pairs his mid-century influences with the uplifting effects of colour to create this inviting Parisian apartment By Hong Xinying

- Francis Amiand

Contrary to the usual coming-of-age narrative for designers, Fabrice Juan started his creative journey first as a carpenter. The French talent then discovered an interest in interior design, and honed his aesthetic sense and skills by working as a project manager at design maestro Jean-Louis Deniot's eponymous firm for 10 years. That fateful decade of experience spurred Juan to start a studio of his own.

"By combining classic and contemporary codes, I try to create interiors that embody luxury, with special attention to detail, playing with volumes, materials and colours, always maintaining a timeless aesthetic," says the interior designer, whose carpentry training continues to inform his firm's keen focus on craftsmanship and handmade details.

This 3,014 sq ft apartment in Paris perfectly encapsulates his creative philosophy while creating a sumptuous interior for the American homeowners. Located in an exclusive enclave dubbed as the Golden Triangle that's in close proximity to the Champs-Elysées boutiques, this property on the Right Bank is now a plush space that make it a place the couple are proud to call their home.