Jean-Louis Deniot, the “modern master of French design,” reveals how he revamped his own home—a stunning tribute to sophistication
The casual visitor to Jean-Louis Deniot’s enchanting Paris apartment might be surprised to discover a charming old master hanging next to a striking contemporary black-and-white image, or marvel at the rounded walls that are offset by a cubist-inspired fireplace in his living room.
Such dynamic juxtapositions are the signature style of this audacious French architect and interior designer, who’s known for his fondness of neoclassicism and admired for his genre-mixing skills. With his evident talent and film-star looks, this A-list designer has attracted a great deal of global attention during his 20-year career, including his revamp of France’s Château Latour winery and his interior design for a palace in Chandigarh, India. He’s most recently put his mark on The Glebe—a set of luxurious detached homes situated along landscaped gardens in Chelsea, London.
While his interior designs heavily reference the past, Jean-Louis always contributes a unique touch of newness— and his elegant eclecticism is perfectly reflected in his own home. The apartment is in an 18th-century building in Paris’ 7th arrondissement, between the Quai d’Orsay and the Louvre Museum, and is adjacent to a road famous for its prestigious antiques shops. Due to its narrow streets and historic architecture, Jean-Louis defines it as a “typical Parisian area.”