Grande Dame

Designer Jean Louis Denoit creates a space that artfully combines old and new elements to give this modern French home a contemporary edge

- Aneesha Bhadri

Designer Jean Louis Denoit believes in creating spaces, which are not too serious or cluttered. His signature trend defines striking a balance between classicism and playfulness. Even as a child, he knew he wanted to work in the field of art. Today, the highly acclaimed designer, guided by his boundless imagination, likes to create canvases, which have an almost dream-like quality. Shying away from repetitions or rigid thinking, he sculpts spaces where the atmosphere is more important than the actual look of the place. For Jean Louis, beauty lies in simplicity and the freedom to explore possibilities in design. This residential project, then, presented him with an attractive challenge. The client, with a strong bent for French design, came to him with this project that included revamping an oddly-structured apartment in Paris’ 10 Arrondiss