Paris Grandma Style Offers Endless Cozy Elegance

Julie Soefer

When it comes to chic, no city does it like Paris. New York is the style capital of the world, and Milan reigns in fashion, but for a timeless, universally-appealing je ne sais quoi, all roads lead to the City of Lights. And if Paris is the epitome of well dressed, then designer Adam Hunter’s newly-coined Paris Grandma aesthetic is the coziest take on sophisticated interior design yet—the equivalent of sitting in your grand-mère’s cashmere-clad lap while she reads to you on a chilly evening, a homemade meal in the oven.

Paris Grandma is the atmosphere Hunter created for clients in Pacific Palisades, California, who wanted a colorful yet understated look. Deep malachite green, warm terra cotta, soft blues, and purples all come together among the exquisite furnishings, wall coverings, and artwork. On-trend curves are applied to surfaces throughout, which adds a softness to rooms, including the kitchen, guest bedroom, and nursery, where a cloud light fixture gives a whimsical touch that suits the mood of the home.

It’s possible to channel Paris Grandma in your home, no matter its size or your budget. Start by picking out the most luxurious fabrics you can afford to update your bedding and add texture and color to your living room by adding throw pillows or soft, embraceable blankets to your sofa. Look for linen duvets and shams in saturated hues, cashmere blend throws, and nubby pillow covers to give your space a quick update.

One thing you won’t find in a Paris Grandma-feeling home is anything overtly Parisian. You don’t need a painting of the Arc de Triomphe or a print of the exterior of a boulangerie (bakery) to capture this feeling: Just like the ultra-sophisticated older women of Paris would never be seen