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b'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.\\n\\nWhat You\\u2019ll Hear on This Episode:\\n\\nWe gush over David\\u2019s new book Parisian by Design and discuss how it came together.\\n\\nDavid\\u2019s work history started by folding clothes in the Gap and eventually, it led him to Paris.\\n\\nA staple in Parisian design is using and reusing antiques and heirloom pieces.\\n\\nOne of David\\u2019s tips for layering a room is setting a mood and finding joy within the room during the process.\\n\\nGallery 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.\\n\\nDavid doesn\\u2019t limit himself by watching all wood or metal tones; it\\u2019s okay to mix and match.\\n\\nScale is very important to anchor or pull focus in a room.\\n\\nDavid uses room dividers and screens not only for privacy but also to add a layer of color or texture.\\n\\nBlack and white stripes are very classic Parisian and curtains are a good way to add them to a space.\\n\\nDavid loves to use black in a room for punctuation but especially for a lampshade.\\n\\nDavid discusses some of his favorite French designers and how they have influenced him.\\n\\nThe second half of David\\u2019s book gives an insider\\u2019s guide to navigating the Parisian streets.\\n\\nCertain colors are specific to Paris and hold cultural and historical significance.\\n\\nDavid\\u2019s intention with his work is to use his expertise as a catalyst to design a space that reflects you.\\n\\n\\nMentioned in This Episode:\\n\\nPre-Order Parisian by Design\\n\\nDavid Jimenez Studio on Instagram\\n\\nDavid Jimenez Studio\\n\\nMadeleine Castaing\\n\\nHenri Samuel \\n\\nThe Schwartz House\\n\\n\\nFind all of the show notes on our blog, howtodecorate.com/podcast'