At Home in Paris with Pierre Sauvage

Join us in Paris for a behind the scenes visit with designer, shop owner and author Pierre Sauvage at his glorious 18th century apartment. Hear how Pierre serrendipitously found his ideal Paris home only three doors down from where he was living. See how he approached the vast living room with listed boiserie and grisaille for an approachable and comfortable mix of elegant classicism and modern living. Learn how Pierre fearlessly mixes color and pattern for an exuberant yet balanced combination and see his recipe for successful and stylish entertaining chronicled in his books, Effortless Style amzn.to/3r6iftP and Be My Guest amzn.to/3JH7vIW . Watch to learn how Pierre incorporates in his home many of the products he designs for his celebrated Parisian shop Casa Lopez to bring a contemporary charm to the grand historic spaces. And while it’s a magnificence home of timeless proportions (18’ ceilings throughout), it’s clearly a personal mix of visual variety with a focus on comfort, home as a sanctuary for both recharging and entertaining. You’ll be inspired, informed and entertained!! For more visit quintessenceblog.com
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[@annastamatelou3895]

I'm very happy to see such an enormous, old, aristocratic apartment still intact and not cut up into several smaller, odd- shaped apartments. What an absolute privilege to live there!

[@quintessenceblg]

Agreed!

[@Xavierxavou]

Yes , when you have a lot of money !!!

[@MTMF.london]

@@Xavierxavou Yes, good things cost money.

[@Xavierxavou]

Not good things but big old flat in Paris. After it’s a question of good taste and that , you can’t by it

[@deboramccallum3987]

Too bad the majority of us can no longer afford nice homes

[@diogenes7047]

The man is not afraid of color! His home is so beautiful, love, love, love!

[@quintessenceblg]

So glad you love! We do too!

[@brixandblooms]

This is what I love about Europeans and decor in other countries. Americans are so into white, tan, gray right now its so boring...except me that is.

[@sweetpie7919]

@@brixandblooms Count me in too. I always complain that homes and their furnishings come in the exact same colors as men's slacks. Black, dark gray, light gray, brown, khaki, tan, blech! So boring. I recently heard a woman say she'd love to have a pink kitchen but wants to get married one day, so she knows she can never have anything pink in her home. Well, I'm married. I have a pink kitchen, patterned floor tile, lace curtains, and a blue range. My husband doesn't feel like less of a man because the kitchen is pretty. People in the US are often just afraid of colors. It's the whole "what will people think"? So everybody just conforms to the same dull standard.

[@komalparvez4835]

The colors , patterns reflect the confidence of the designer

[@tigermoon44]

"The more pattern you mix, the easier!!" Love it!

[@quintessenceblg]

Right?! 👍🏻👍🏻

[@happycanadianguy]

The blue walls in the dining room def my favourite

[@VONALEXANDRIA]

The two babies at the end on the balcony! Precious!

[@quintessenceblg]

Aren't they adorable?!

[@janicerivera5570]

Personally, I am drooling over the gorgeous, unpainted paneling in the living room and highlighting it with the use of white, contemporary furnishings. The juxtaposition is enormously appealing and refreshing.

[@quintessenceblg]

Agreed!

[@DanielleLin1]

Beautiful! Is it possible to start making these videos longer? I’d love more of this!!

[@mizzmolly7649]

I know. ❤❤❤

[@hazelbasil6451]

PLEASE MAKE THESE LONGER!!

[@ja-uh9gz]

Same here!

[@loisruthstrom8143]

I love that beautiful, rich blue wall color and the stunning persian rug and matching carpeting!!! ❤😊👍

[@quintessenceblg]

So glad you loved!! 💙

[@olivermahon9509]

That's next level design . Thoughtful, emotive, integrated, holistic, joyous and tasteful. Would love to see the kitchen.

[@quintessenceblg]

Agreed! Kitchen was not available to film!

[@hernanruiz6683]

Totally agree, such a beautiful place and love love all the flowers 💐

[@neweverymorningmercy3491]

The orchids, oh, my, goodness!! The dogs, so cute the little one listening to the conversation. The takeaway, the more pattern you mix the easier it is.

[@quintessenceblg]

Yes to all!

[@SpanishEclectic]

The paneling in that first room...swoon! As he said, just clean it and you have the perfect backdrop for anything that strikes your fancy. I too am glad to see the large rooms kept intact, and not cut up with mouldings that end in the middle of a wall. He seems to have quite the taste for whimsy. I think we can all use things that make us smile.

[@quintessenceblg]

Yes please!

[@maddscientist3170]

cannot imagine to be living in a place with such high ceilings!!! marvelous!

[@quintessenceblg]

It's an incredible sense of space!

[@beckysharper6509]

Love his bold fabulous colourful taste. 👏👏👏

[@quintessenceblg]

We do too!

[@japaris75]

Hôtel Duprat is exquisite when decorated by Pierre Sauvage

[@jennifercoralie9158]

Utterly divine. The colours especially.

[@quintessenceblg]

We think so too!

[@lauraschroeder8177]

Gorgeous home. I love the European classicism, and letting the architecture shine.

[@quintessenceblg]

Couldn’t agree more! Glad you enjoyed

[@joliz1234]

Love all the color, you look beautiful, also, Susanna

[@susannasalk7153]

Thank you!!

[@susannasalk7153]

Mille mercis!!

[@barbarawillis5187]

Pierre Sauvage is a delightful designer for home coziness and being surrounded by the objects and colors one loves. I like the color combinations throughout the home. The bamboo red lacquered coffee table is gorgeous. Fun to see the doggies' basket of toys. Love the doggie steps to the bed. Love the doggies.

[@quintessenceblg]

We of course love the dogs too!

[@cliffordl.4022]

Susanna strikes again! I so admire your job visiting these incredible homes. It's so elevated and always inspiring.

[@quintessenceblg]

Thank you!! We feel so lucky to be able to bring you the homes of such talented people!

[@susannasalk7153]

Thank you I’d be nothing without Stacey!!

[@quintessenceblg]

@@susannasalk7153 🙏🏻😘

[@hernanruiz6683]

Totally agree, congrats Susan. 💐👍

[@jadejohns3107]

Genius is the best description of this man’s vision. I live for your vlogs. So inspirational. Thank you! ❤

[@quintessenceblg]

Thank you so much and yes, Pierre has fabulous vision!

[@Nicola-n8t]

Loving all the blue he has used throughout. The table was set beautifully..... particularly loved the tableware. 💗

[@mgoskay]

thanks for the eye wash, beautiful apartment full of unexpected touches

[@quintessenceblg]

Our pleasure!

[@nextwave1314]

Beautiful. The wood paneling is so romantic. I love the colors, which speak of the confidence he has in his taste. And those dogs are adorable.

[@NinSedy]

Stunning house! The host is so nice too. I love Suzanne's dress 🥰.

[@susannasalk7153]

Thank you! It’s from DAscoli 🙏

[@margaretcroft]

There is no way to watch this just once….Oh my goodness…visual feasting to the max….thank you Messr. Sauvage for sharing your apartment with Susanna, Stacey et tout le monde! C’est incroyable et les petits chiens aussi!!! Merci beaucoup!

[@quintessenceblg]

Et merci à vous for watching and your lovely comment!

[@Tm12589]

Wall color is stunning tre! Magnifique!!

[@muhlaynee]

Fa-bu-lous!!! The colour scheme in the bedroom is a showstopper.

[@quintessenceblg]

Agreed - glad you enjoyed!

[@jennywren8937]

Beautiful. Blue is my favourite colour, and I adore the carpets, well everything! May I visit again please, more detail, and maybe play with the little dogs. Thank you.

[@quintessenceblg]

Please do! 😉

[@anttoronto3202]

Would have loved to see the kitchen! Beautiful home!!

[@parisascheepers8364]

Dare to be different and unique thank you for not just opening my eyes but also my heart with your wonderful videos Danke 🙏

[@quintessenceblg]

Vielen dank! Delighted you enjoy our channel!

[@MK-77789]

Just beautiful! Love it! He has such a good taste! Love the colors and prints. Everything just gorgeous! Thanks for another great video! Blessings

[@quintessenceblg]

Our pleasure!!

[@sinainy]

WOW... This is so magnificent gorgeous elegant and incredibly beautiful home tour!🧡

[@quintessenceblg]

Glad you liked it!!

[@debraenston4164]

Absolutely incredible. Saturated colour. Incredible detail. And what a lovely, gentleman! Thankyou!

[@quintessenceblg]

Our pleasure!

[@karenreiter533]

The more patterns you mix…the easier it is . This is life changing information. Thank you for another beautiful video. 💕💕💕

[@quintessenceblg]

Exactly!!

[@BrunieStudios]

Susanna! I almost cried over that dining room, the beauty in this space is overwhelming…loved the dog climbing up the little blue ladder to the bed, THANK You for the tour! ❤

[@quintessenceblg]

Thank YOU for watching!

[@tvelicia]

The stairs and railing shown at the beginning reminds me of the entrance of Centre de Danse du Marais 😊

[@quintessenceblg]

I’m not familiar with it - will have to check it out!

[@mariabanholzer5960]

Susanna looks georgous in this beautiful blueish dress matching the blues from the home from Pierre Sauvage,charming man and his sweet dogs!🥰💖💕🧡💛💛💙 La maison est infiniment magnifique,luxurieux,original et pleins de couleur. Les fleurs, j'adore! Merci pour la visite💐🌹🌻🌼🏵️🌺🌸☀️⭐🌟✨💫

[@susannasalk7153]

Mille Mercis!!!🙏🙏

[@renedugarte3898]

Very nice thank you for showing us this amazing video well done 👍

[@quintessenceblg]

Our pleasure!

[@ronvermont3119]

Wonderful use of color in a period Apt. Details Baby he didn’t well. Flowers are to die for. That pot of orchids what a statement! Ron in VT.

[@jefflawrentz1624]

That was genius. I loved everything about that apartment. Gorgeous !

[@quintessenceblg]

👍🏻👍🏻

[@debbebunch9973]

I LOVE the way Susanna always dresses to match the house!!!

[@quintessenceblg]

👍🏻👍🏻

[@davidjohnston9356]

Yes, she looked fabulous with the bedroom coloring.

[@bettinarossi7908]

Eye candy through out!!..I especially loved the huge colorful Foo Dogs and those fluffy puppies❣❣❣

[@anamt585]

I have a shih tzu too oh my god the dogs stole the show this time . I was distracted by their cuteness. Had to watch the video again to look at the house .

[@quintessenceblg]

LOL totally understand! Glad you loved!

[@jiminhart]

Love the blue bedroom (and everything else)!

[@peggyrannick7812]

Gorgeous collaboration of colors and pattern…..shades of blue with red, Devine!🥰

[@quintessenceblg]

👍🏻👍🏻

[@leslikuyweski4576]

Susanna, you have the best job! I love Pierre's use of color. He certainly isn't afraid to mix them.

[@quintessenceblg]

We love what we do and we adore Pierre's use of color as well!

[@digvijaysingh4960]

Wow what a privilege to be able to call such a historical abode home. The way Pierre has done it up is peculiar too. Wish Susana made videos more frequently.

[@quintessenceblg]

We feel lucky to be able to visit so many talented designers and beautiful homes! We post home tours once a month with other content (like travel and fashion pieces in between) - Stacey (behind the camera)

[@susannasalk7153]

We do it every month!

[@rneustel388]

I thought the living room was stunning, but the room with the large fig trees and their beautiful planters has my heart! I can’t tell from my screen if the colors are tones of lavender or more of a berry shade. Whatever the color, the whole room is exquisite and fills me with joy. I always, always love a home tour with dogs! Thanks for sharing!!

[@quintessenceblg]

The planters are definitely more lavender and they are fabulous! Thank you for watching!

[@AnnaP-qk4qm]

This designer really understands color and scale in a way that many do not. Such fun to go room to room. Save this one for future inspiration. You can learn by osmosis just by watching.

[@rneustel388]

@@AnnaP-qk4qm I agree wholeheartedly!

[@anna-taniatransylove5762]

oh my heavens the dinningroom is so beautiful...velvet furniture or velvet curtains is a nogo for me...love the 3 dogs..so cute

[@ginafriend1690]

Magnifique! Would love to see more of this home. Les fleurs sont le bonheur 🌺

[@NimrodTargaryen]

Congratulations... one of the best ever🎉

[@quintessenceblg]

Thank you!

[@anngelagreen6246]

Absolutely stunning!

[@quintessenceblg]

It really is!

[@Daunou777]

J'ADORE Pierre Savage ! J'aime son esthétique, son sens du respect de l'héritage et du mélange de modernité juste assez pour que tout fonctionne bien ensemble. merci encore Suzanne !

[@quintessenceblg]

We do too! So glad you enjoyed! - Stacey (behind the camera)

[@Daunou777]

@@quintessenceblg hi Stacey (behind the camera😉🥰😉👍🏻) poor girl you have to work in such dreadful locations 😂. I wish 😃

[@quintessenceblg]

@@Daunou777 🤣🤣🤣🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@MizJilly]

The entire place is incredible, but I don't think I've ever seen a bathroom like that with that stunning rug! Merci, Pierre is right!

[@quintessenceblg]

👍🏻👍🏻

[@alannothnagle]

What a wonderful apartment! I love how the cobalt blue walls interact with the Persian rugs. It must be a dream being invited into such remarkable homes!!

[@quintessenceblg]

It is - we love our jobs!

[@susannasalk7153]

It truly is!!

[@hrhpaula6067]

Genius eye for design and all things beautiful. Love the use of color throughout this fabulous home. Thank you!

[@quintessenceblg]

Our pleasure!

[@marionchanson5479]

The combination of colours and patterns is amazing!

[@quintessenceblg]

Agreed!!

[@marionchanson5479]

@@quintessenceblg And agree when he says that it gets easier with more pattern.

[@quintessenceblg]

@@marionchanson5479 yes! Great advice

[@marianunes8747]

Hello! Wonderful ... what a magic mix! Thank you!!!!

[@quintessenceblg]

Our pleasure!!

[@viviancrawford114]

This home is beautiful and rich.

[@tommoncrieff1154]

How lovely to see something this evening from Paris which isn’t in flames or being looted! The impression the news is giving is that all France is consumed in a violent national breakdown. This video restores my faith that French art, design and culture will survive this latest crisis just as they’ve survived the Revolution, Occupation and everything else in the last few hundred years.

[@quintessenceblg]

We certainly hope so!

[@jarmazwright2785]

What a beautiful space, such a great use of color and texture. That bathroom was my favorite the blues and marble! Just stunning!!

[@dawnitalutz1953]

This has to be the most beautiful interior I've ever seen.

[@missmurrydesign7115]

Merci! Enchanting...

[@quintessenceblg]

Thank YOU!

[@pamjames2161]

The colors are so gorgeous! I love the florals and patterns too! The bright blue delphiniums used with the orange florals. I have flower gardens and am just amazed at this gorgeous homey home. His plates in dining room are to die for! Thank you for my favorite home I’ve seen!

[@quintessenceblg]

Our pleasure! So glad you loved!

[@annjohnson8437]

Such a beautiful home! The library is a dream come true! Adorable pups, too! Thank you for the lovely tour. ❤

[@quintessenceblg]

Our pleasure!

[@janetstear8906]

I love his use of pattern on pattern on pattern….and I heard loud and clear that the more pattern the better!!! I also noticed he uses colors that don’t match at all and yet, somehow, they look scrumptious when all together!!! And let’s talk about his flower arrangements with those amazing containers….LOVE!!! Mr Sauvage is a design savant!!!👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@susannasalk7153]

So agree!!

[@neo5kali]

He's so talented. Love the details and his aesthetic view.

[@quintessenceblg]

Agreed!

[@kevmagill5163]

It's gorgeous and thoughtful.

[@quintessenceblg]

👍🏻👍🏻

[@Mary-fv4bn]

A visual feast !

[@jimandjudyc48]

I love his fearless mixing of color and pattern in this very formal apartment. And the secret doors everywhere…what fun!

[@mrscindymargaret2736]

Omg yes!!! Been waiting 😘

[@quintessenceblg]

👍🏻👍🏻

[@TheFairwinds1]

BREATHTAKING!! GASP WORTHY!!! franki

[@quintessenceblg]

You can imagine when we were there!

[@marinedrive5484]

I was watching an old Alain Delon movie from the 1960s last night and the things I noticed about the apartment of the character he was playing, were the boldness of the colour schemes and the rather experimental combination of luxurious antique furniture with quite striking modern pieces - very Parisian! It's the same with Pierre's apartment, although his apartment has a softer more elegant feel due to the inclusion of more patterns and a strong floral influence. It's something you find in Italian interior decoration too - very sumptuous!

[@susannasalk7153]

So agree!!

[@quintessenceblg]

Agreed!! Thank you!

[@elizabethperry3458]

Yes please! Wow, formidable!!!

[@daniellekorneliussen4244]

Can’t wait for your Part 2 when you show us the kitchen and the gardens. In the meantime, excuse me while I run out to try to color~match that glorious electric blue paint in his dining room‼️

[@quintessenceblg]

😂😂

[@joyful6489]

What shade of blue on the painted walls in the dining room? I'm in love!

[@kbechtel33]

Love his use of color.🎉

[@SandraCDavis]

Thank you 😊 💓 ☺️ 💗 💛 💖

[@billhayward1585]

Amazing color sense. This house was so full of great ideas. I was a little disappointed he didn't have 3 different color poodles. Keep up the Great work.

[@quintessenceblg]

🤣🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@franceslovato9842]

Beautiful classy colorful home & not cluttered at all. He has a very symmetrical style to his design. I love it! 😍

[@quintessenceblg]

Delighted you enjoyed!

[@franceslovato9842]

@@quintessenceblg Thank you! 😊👍

[@rosalindhambleton9012]

Bonjour mes chères amies. So, so lovely to see this video which you posted a day ago. What a beautiful apartment, of course "les boiseries" are stunning; I totally understand why he moved into this place. The use of flowers and so many colors add joy and a very particular "charme" to the place. Thank you for sharing, always such a pleasure. - Rosalind -

[@quintessenceblg]

And always a pleasure to see a lovely comment from you Rosalind! So glad you loved!

[@susannasalk7153]

Mille mercis!

[@lindacox3062]

Absolutely stunning, and as always your videos end way too soon. We have all missed you. Looking forward to more.

[@elenap3096]

Beautiful! All of it, though my favorite was the fabulous bathroom and his adorable dogs :-)

[@quintessenceblg]

👍🏻👍🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@boysullen3632]

Love the choices on all the floors.

[@quintessenceblg]

Us too!

[@juliancoulden1753]

Such a joy to see the beautiful bones of the apartment still shining through, sympathetically and carefully furnished in order not to detract from the original. Seriously furnished with lovely things but also nods of whimsy as said in the commentary.

[@MsBritishwoman]

Ahh, how I've missed your presence Q. You've spoiled us with this home. Such rich textures and luxury. What a treat finding this place. Thank you for sharing! Ps love your dress 👗

[@susannasalk7153]

Thank you so much! It’s from DAscoli!

[@quintessenceblg]

Thank you - we recently shared two other videos - and the link to the dress is in the video description!

[@Hansa7122]

C'est trop beau!!!!

[@quintessenceblg]

👍🏻🙏🏻

[@fleurdursanter9452]

Can we just take a moment and say who the real stars in this episode? The doggies! ❤ So cute. A very beautiful home. 😊

[@quintessenceblg]

They are indeed adorable! And rescues!

[@fleurdursanter9452]

@@quintessenceblg That’s wonderful! ❤️

[@EEN63]

I know it’s all about the decor but I have to exclaim how his puppy dogs are incredibly adorable! I particularly enjoyed seeing you hold the ultra relaxed pup as well as watching them sit on those fabulous windows while supervising the world as it passes by. The architectural details in his home are gorgeous! Loving all the hidden doors too!

[@quintessenceblg]

We love all those aspects too - and the adorable pups are rescues!

[@EEN63]

@@quintessenceblg I’m a huge advocate of rescuing pets and encourage people to adopt and not shop. Bravo for all who don’t provide the demand that inspires so many heinous puppy mills! 👏🏻💗🥰

[@jet7865]

The best of the very best ❤

[@Murillo-zb4vr]

Wonderful.

[@quintessenceblg]

So glad you enjoyed!

[@cherylb2008]

The arrangement of flowers, was absolutely beautiful. Just breathtaking. Beautiful home

[@lindabowen-trujillo1086]

Beautiful art collection too!!

[@claudiamann7111]

What a beautiful place. Love the use of color. Wish you would make these videos longer since there is so much to see and we miss a lot.

[@quintessenceblg]

Thank you but you saw all the public rooms!

[@mollierocket705]

I wish this was much much longer

[@davidcattin7006]

Beautiful! I had to hit pause to take in all the details. Your dress is perfect for the apartment. And, I need the shark bag!

[@quintessenceblg]

Yes! SO many wonderful details! And isn’t it amazing how perfectly our Prudence dress complemented the space?!

[@sharonkaysnowton]

I love the chandelier by Herve van der Straeten. It has antlers!!!! How unique. His dining room is beautiful. All the colors weld well together with the wall and the rugs and the pots. His purple velvet sofa is beautiful. His blue claw foot bathtub is soo unique. I also fell in love with the library. Every home needs a library. Beautiful.

[@seviregis7441]

I’d love to spend a lot more time with this designer. He has created a magnificent space, he’s so attuned to all the design elements used. And his dogs are adorable, a beautiful person. Maybe follow up with him again sometime, would like to see more.

[@quintessenceblg]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@TrusellaLouise-ng3pl]

So beautiful 😻

[@quintessenceblg]

It really is!

[@claudinedenys5237]

J’adore les appartements parisiens! This one is a dream. The panelling room is absolutely stunning. There is an eclectic mix in this wonderful apartment and it works so well. I do not like the blue pelmet (do not know the exact name) around the bed. That is the only thing I would have done differently. And I regret we could not see the important kitchen. Thank you for this lovely visit!

[@quintessenceblg]

Our pleasure!