Ep. 269: How to Decorate Like a Parisian with David Jimenez

How to Decorate

Caroline McDonald

Arts, Business, Design

4.2 • 785 Ratings

🗓️ 6 September 2022

⏱️ 52 minutes

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Today we are joined by designer David Jimenez, owner and founder of David Jimenez Studio. David is a creative force who got his start working at household names like Banana Republic, Pottery Barn, and Restoration Hardware. Six years ago he left his corporate job to move to Paris and start his design business, and he now designs spaces all over the world for his clients in that enigmatic Parisian style. His style is effortless, dripping in antiques, but also livable and fresh. This fall he is publishing his first book Parisian by Design: Interiors by David Jimenez. What You’ll Hear on This Episode: We gush over David’s new book Parisian by Design and discuss how it came together. David’s work history started by folding clothes in the Gap and eventually, it led him to Paris. A staple in Parisian design is using and reusing antiques and heirloom pieces. One of David’s tips for layering a room is setting a mood and finding joy within the room during the process. Gallery walls are a big component to Parisian design and one David has adopted; he likes to lay pieces out on the ground first before hanging. David doesn’t limit himself by watching all wood or metal tones; it’s okay to mix and match. Scale is very important to anchor or pull focus in a room. David uses room dividers and screens not only for privacy but also to add a layer of color or texture. Black and white stripes are very classic Parisian and curtains are a good way to add them to a space. David loves to use black in a room for punctuation but especially for a lampshade. David discusses some of his favorite French designers and how they have influenced him. The second half of David’s book gives an insider’s guide to navigating the Parisian streets. Certain colors are specific to Paris and hold cultural and historical significance. David’s intention with his work is to use his expertise as a catalyst to design a space that reflects you. Mentioned in This Episode: Pre-Order Parisian by Design David Jimenez Studio on Instagram David Jimenez Studio Madeleine Castaing Henri Samuel The Schwartz House Find all of the show notes on our blog, howtodecorate.com/podcast

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0:00.0	Welcome to How to Decorate from Ballard Designs, a podcast all about the trials and triumphs of decorating and redecorating your home.
0:08.7	Each week will help you unleash your inner decorator.
0:11.5	I'm Caroline, and I'm on the marketing team.
0:13.7	And I'm Taryn, and I'm a product designer.
0:15.8	And I'm Liz.
0:16.5	I head up the Ballard creative team.
0:18.2	We're your host. Join the expert team at Ballard Designs for tips, tricks, and tails from interior
0:23.2	designers, stylists, and other talents in the design world.
0:25.9	Plus, we'll answer our listener question at the end of each show.
0:28.8	So don't forget to send them to podcast of Ballarddesigns.net.
0:31.9	Yes, we love answering them.
0:33.5	Now on with the show.
0:35.6	All right. So our guest today is a creative force who got his start at household names like Banana Republic,
0:42.8	Pottery Barn, Restoration Hardware.
0:44.6	But six years ago, he left his corporate job to move to Paris and start his design business.
0:49.4	He now designed spaces all over the world for his clients, all in that enigmatic Parisian style. His spaces are
0:55.7	effortless, dripping in antiques, but also livable and fresh. This fall, he's publishing his first
1:00.3	book with Rizoli, Parisian by design, interiors by David Jimenez. Welcome to the show, David.
1:05.8	Thanks for joining us. Thank you so much for having me. Such a pleasure to be here.
1:09.5	Your book has a very unusual structure,
1:12.9	and I absolutely loved it. The first half showcases your homes over, I imagine the last like
1:18.3	decade, maybe more, homes in Paris, the French countryside, Kansas City, San Francisco.
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