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The 8 Best Interior Designers in Paris (2026)

Updated November 2026 · 8 picks

The best interior designers in Paris in 2026 include Pierre Yovanovitch for sculptural, craft-led interiors, India Mahdavi for color, Joseph Dirand for pared-back classical calm, and Laura Gonzalez for exuberant, pattern-rich rooms. Tristan Auer and Jean-Louis Deniot are the names for grand residential decoration, and Chzon for hotel-style flair.

In France, 'architecte d'intérieur' is a professional description rather than a protected title, and good studios often handle a whole renovation: plans, contractors, site supervision, furniture and art. The names below are among the most sought-after in the world, so expect minimum budgets; many also design furniture you can buy without commissioning a full project.

1. Pierre Yovanovitch — Le Marais (3rd)

Sculptural, craft-led interiors and furniture, from Paris to New York.

Specialty Residential interiors, restaurants, hotels, furniture designBest for Private clients and hospitality projects at the top end

Pierre Yovanovitch began in fashion before founding his interior architecture studio, and he is known for calm, sculptural rooms built around bespoke furniture and the work of French craftspeople. His furniture line is sold through his own gallery.

The studio works on homes, restaurants and hotels in France and abroad, including Le Coucou in New York.

Good to know: If a full commission is out of reach, his furniture collection is the way into the look.

4 passage Sainte-Avoye, 75003 Paris

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2. India Mahdavi — Saint-Germain (7th)

The designer behind London's all-pink Gallery at Sketch, famous for her use of color.

Specialty Interiors, hospitality, furniture and objectsBest for Private homes, restaurants, hotels and brands

India Mahdavi is an architect and designer whose joyful, color-saturated interiors made her name, most famously the pink Gallery restaurant at Sketch in London. Her studio works on homes, hotels, restaurants and boutiques around the world.

Her showroom on rue Las Cases in the 7th sells her furniture, lighting and objects, and is worth a visit even if you are only browsing.

Good to know: The rue Las Cases showroom is the easiest way to see her pieces in person.

3 rue Las Cases, 75007 Paris

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3. Joseph Dirand Architecture — Saint-Georges (9th)

Minimal, classical interiors in stone and light, from Monsieur Bleu to Loulou.

Specialty Residential interiors, restaurants, hotels, retailBest for Private clients and hospitality

Joseph Dirand's studio is known for serene, classically proportioned interiors with a restrained palette of marble, stone and pale wood. In Paris you can see the style at restaurants such as Monsieur Bleu at the Palais de Tokyo and Loulou at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs.

It suits clients who want a timeless, quiet apartment that still feels unmistakably Parisian.

Good to know: Book lunch at Monsieur Bleu or Loulou to see the studio's work before you call.

51 rue Saint-Georges, 75009 Paris

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4. Jean-Louis Deniot — Invalides (7th)

Grand, layered residential interiors for clients around the world.

Specialty Residential interiors and decoration, furnitureBest for Private clients with large homes in Paris and abroad

Jean-Louis Deniot runs an international interior design studio from the quai d'Orsay, and his work is mostly private residences: layered, elegant rooms that mix antiques, contemporary art and custom furniture.

His studio works on homes around the world, which makes it a natural choice for an international client furnishing a Paris pied-à-terre as one of several homes.

Good to know: Residential projects are the studio's core; ask about timelines if you need an apartment ready for a specific date.

39 quai d'Orsay, 75007 Paris

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5. Laura Gonzalez — Saint-Germain (7th)

Exuberant, pattern-rich rooms, from the restored Lapérouse to Cartier boutiques.

Specialty Residential, restaurants, hotels, boutiques, furnitureBest for Private clients, restaurateurs and luxury brands

Laura Gonzalez is known for generous, decorative interiors full of color, pattern and craftsmanship. Her best-known Paris project is the restoration of the historic restaurant Lapérouse, and she has designed boutiques for Cartier.

Her furniture and lighting are sold from her showroom on rue de Lille, a good place to see her style up close.

Good to know: Visit the rue de Lille showroom first; the studio itself is in the 16th.

3 rue de Lille, 75007 Paris

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6. Tristan Auer — Faubourg Poissonnière (9th)

A decorator who worked on the Hôtel de Crillon's renovation, with a refined residential practice.

Specialty Residential interiors, hotels, yachtsBest for Private clients and luxury hospitality

Tristan Auer is a Paris interior designer whose studio worked on the renovation of the Hôtel de Crillon, along with private homes and other luxury projects.

His interiors combine classic French elegance with contemporary comfort, a good fit for a historic Paris apartment that needs to live like a modern home.

Good to know: See his work in the Crillon's public spaces on the place de la Concorde before you book a meeting.

1 rue Ambroise Thomas, 75009 Paris

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7. Chzon (Dorothée Meilichzon) — Sentier (2nd)

The designer behind some of Paris's most stylish boutique hotels and cocktail bars.

Specialty Hotels, bars, restaurants, residential, furnitureBest for Hospitality brands and private clients who love a hotel feel

Dorothée Meilichzon's studio, Chzon, is best known for playful, graphic hotel and bar interiors, including many projects for the Experimental Group such as the Grand Pigalle Hotel and the Hôtel des Grands Boulevards.

If you want your apartment to feel like a favorite boutique hotel, this is the studio to talk to.

Good to know: Have a drink at one of the group's Paris hotels to see the studio's work in person.

54 rue Greneta, 75002 Paris

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8. Hauvette & Madani — Champs-Élysées (8th)

A Paris interior architecture and furniture studio working on homes and hospitality.

Specialty Interior architecture, furniture designBest for Private clients, restaurants and hotels

Hauvette & Madani is a Paris studio for interior architecture and furniture design, working on private homes as well as restaurants and hotels.

Designing the furniture in-house means rooms are built around pieces made to measure, which is valuable in Paris apartments where the proportions rarely suit off-the-shelf furniture.

Good to know: Ask to see residential projects similar in size to yours.

32 rue Washington, 75008 Paris

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Frequently asked questions

How much does an interior designer cost in Paris?

Fees vary hugely. Many designers charge a percentage of the works and furnishing budget, others a fixed design fee plus a markup or a fee for site supervision. The studios on this list work at the top end and often have high minimum project sizes. Ask for the fee structure and an estimated total budget in writing.

What is the difference between an architecte d'intérieur and an architect?

An architect is registered with the Ordre des architectes and can sign building permits and take responsibility for structural work. An architecte d'intérieur designs interiors and often manages the renovation, but the title is not protected. Many large renovations use both.

Can I buy furniture from these designers without a full project?

Often, yes. Several of these studios sell their own furniture, lighting and objects through showrooms or galleries, such as India Mahdavi on rue Las Cases and Laura Gonzalez on rue de Lille. That is an easy way into a designer's style.

How long does a Paris apartment renovation take?

Allow a few months for design and quotes, plus the time needed for your building's co-owners to approve any work affecting common parts, then typically several months on site for a full renovation. Many buildings restrict noisy work to weekday hours, and August is quiet because many contractors close.

Do I need an architect too?

Only if you are changing the structure, the façade or adding floor area. See our guide to architects in Paris.

1. Pierre Yovanovitch — Le Marais (3rd)

2. India Mahdavi — Saint-Germain (7th)

3. Joseph Dirand Architecture — Saint-Georges (9th)

4. Jean-Louis Deniot — Invalides (7th)

5. Laura Gonzalez — Saint-Germain (7th)

6. Tristan Auer — Faubourg Poissonnière (9th)

7. Chzon (Dorothée Meilichzon) — Sentier (2nd)

8. Hauvette & Madani — Champs-Élysées (8th)

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