# Eclectic French Residences This Parisian Apartment by Sandra Benhamou Embraces Unique Accents By Jana Pijak | Published 2014-09-04 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/parisian-apartment References: [archiscene.net](http://www.archiscene.net/interior-design/parisian-apartment/) & [elle.es](http://www.elle.es/) Gracing the latest installment of Elle Decor Spain, this Parisian Apartment by Sandra Benhamou expresses the interior designer's personal sense of style. While [relaxed and eclectic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deux-gares-express-caf) are two words that describe the designer's home, opulent may just be another one to add to the list. Though Sandra's home evokes a subtle air with its white wall tones and hardwood floor finishes, its velvet furnishings, colored art work and array of decorative objects give it the aesthetic of a modern, French salon. A mix of the designer's favorite things graces her Parisian Apartment that is somehow a perfect marriage of form and function. The residential space embodies a sense of [Old World charm](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joris-poggioli) and mixes pieces from different time periods together to create an unexpected sense of visual harmony. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 54% | Activity: 10% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Eclectic Interiors:** Embracing a mix of different styles and time periods to create unexpected visual harmony. - **Opulent Design:** Incorporating luxurious velvet furnishings and decorative objects to elevate the aesthetic. - **Personalized Spaces:** Expressing individual style and creating a home that reflects personal taste and preferences. ### Who This Affects Most - **Interior Design:** Opportunities for designers to explore and incorporate eclectic styles, opulent elements, and create personalized spaces for clients. - **Furniture and Home Decor:** Demand for unique, high-quality velvet furnishings, decorative objects, and eclectic pieces to enhance interior spaces. - **Art and Collectibles:** Market for colored artwork and decorative objects that can be incorporated into eclectic interior designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Art-Filled Parisian Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amlie-du-chalard.md) - [Classically Juxtaposing Pied-à-Terres](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lichelle-silvestry.md) - [Parisian Haussmann-Era Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uchronia.md) - [Parisian Apartment Renovations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/olga-ashby.md) - [Compact Reimagined Paris Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bergre-paris-ix.md) - [French Craft-Honoring Bold Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/univers-uchronia.md) - [Renovated Maximalist Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-di-fantasia.md) - [Cross-Cultural Influenced Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hotel-de-sagonne.md) - [Nostalgic 70s-Inspired Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-special-studio.md)