K.I.D. Collective

You know when you come across something and you can’t stop staring at it? This happened to me when I came across Todd Richardson’s photos. There’s a calmness to them that I can’t quite explain yet enough is happening so that I want to look through them again and again. Each time, I see something new. I love the colors, how they are washed out yet there’s still a lingering pop here and there.

The more I looked, the more I kept thinking how wonderful it would feel to live or work in a space that begins to evoke the feeling I get from looking at the photos. I asked Todd if he would be willing to let me use the photos as inspiration pieces so I could come up with a concept that draws from the vibe they capture, old world charm meets modern day glam, Paris in a nutshell. Neither one of us were completely sure what the end result would become. Scroll down to see more of Todd’s Paris photos and my interpretation.

I began with a restrained palette of beige and stone, pulled from the city’s architecture. Then added natural materials like cotton, leather and wood. These became the basics. 1. Paris isn’t complete without a bike. Preferably one with a basket. 2. Mormor Dinnerware Set. Reminds me of the blue and white table clothes seen in bistros. 3. 1960′s Leather Chairs. A modern take on the traditional Louis XV Bergere Chair. 4. Jielde Signal Lamp. In mustard will add the bright pop of color you need. 5. Steel Tolix Chair. A Parisian classic since 1934. A cliche for this post, maybe, but I could never tire of this chair. Works great indoors or out. 6. Ordinal Dresser. Looks like it came straight from the Paris Flea. 7. Cabana Midnight Rug. The stripes create a graphic pattern and will add interest to a neutral space.  8. Numbered Edition Napkins. Dress up your dinner table and your dinner with cloth napkins.

9. Murano Glass Chandelier. A Parisian inspired home isn’t complete without a glamorous chandelier. 10. Take those wood floors a step further with a chevron pattern and reclaimed wood.  11. Antoinette Fainting Sofa. Louis XVI would be proud. 12. Zap Rug. Designed by Fionna Curran, this rug will add a literal splash of color to any room and echos French Impressionism. 13. Industrial light. Lighting that’s as glamorous as it is functional. This could be on the set of an old film as easily as it could be on the floor in your office. 14. Reclaimed Lumber Pedestal Dining Table. Big, bold and beautiful. This reclaimed table will take you through years of dinner parties, loads of laundry and piles of office work, all in style.

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