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Paris-Dreaming in Singapore: 11 Ideas to add a French Icon to Your Home
It's down to reminiscing about the romance of the Eiffel Tower and extending a sense of joie de vivre into the home
Chiquit Brammall
20 September 2016
Design journalist and freelance editor. Dollhouse architect. Serial renter.
Whether you’re a Francophile, had a Parisian honeymoon, or planning your dream French Riviera holiday, the image of the Eiffel Tower is likely to stir up happy thoughts. In ways big and small, these homeowners bring French flair to their home using decals, figurines and more.
1. Faux view with a panel
How about waking up every morning to a view of the Eiffel Tower? This bedroom in a Yishun HDB flat does that for its owners, with a full-height panel that divides the sleep space from the study and walk-in wardrobe. Keep the room monochromatic, like this, to enhance the black-and-white ‘view’.
How about waking up every morning to a view of the Eiffel Tower? This bedroom in a Yishun HDB flat does that for its owners, with a full-height panel that divides the sleep space from the study and walk-in wardrobe. Keep the room monochromatic, like this, to enhance the black-and-white ‘view’.
Photo by Fabian Ong
2. Serving French flavour
This contemporary HDB kitchen in Compassvale benefits from pops of fresh green in the backsplash and shelf backing and some Scandi-style wood surfaces, but it’s the huge figurine of the Eiffel Tower on the kitchen bar that’s really its focal point.
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2. Serving French flavour
This contemporary HDB kitchen in Compassvale benefits from pops of fresh green in the backsplash and shelf backing and some Scandi-style wood surfaces, but it’s the huge figurine of the Eiffel Tower on the kitchen bar that’s really its focal point.
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3. Leaning tower of Paris
Look closely towards the dining area by this apartment’s bay window to see a flat sculpture of the Eiffel Tower leaning against one wall.
Look closely towards the dining area by this apartment’s bay window to see a flat sculpture of the Eiffel Tower leaning against one wall.
4. On the floor
This Pasir Ris HDB seems typically Scandi-industrial enough, until you notice the black and white area rug with its huge Eiffel Tower print.
This Pasir Ris HDB seems typically Scandi-industrial enough, until you notice the black and white area rug with its huge Eiffel Tower print.
5. Oh the places you’ll go
In this country-Scandi HDB in Clementi, illustrations on the wall indicate favourite destinations via their iconic landmarks and polaroids, with the Eiffel Tower enjoying a prominent spot.
In this country-Scandi HDB in Clementi, illustrations on the wall indicate favourite destinations via their iconic landmarks and polaroids, with the Eiffel Tower enjoying a prominent spot.
6. Setting the tone
Paris starts at the foyer in this apartment, with a niche bearing a small Eiffel Tower. The entire home has been designed with French flair, in stylish monochromes and sophisticated lines.
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Paris starts at the foyer in this apartment, with a niche bearing a small Eiffel Tower. The entire home has been designed with French flair, in stylish monochromes and sophisticated lines.
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7. Subtle and sweet
Paris meets Pop Art when two romantic icons – the Eiffel Tower and Robert Indiana’s Love sculpture – are placed side-by-side on the bay window seat.
Paris meets Pop Art when two romantic icons – the Eiffel Tower and Robert Indiana’s Love sculpture – are placed side-by-side on the bay window seat.
Photo by Jack Chan
8. Now that’s a sight for sore eyes
This daybed setup with a framed print of the Eiffel Tower hung at just the right place lets you daydream of Paris when you’re taking a break from studying or doing your work at home.
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8. Now that’s a sight for sore eyes
This daybed setup with a framed print of the Eiffel Tower hung at just the right place lets you daydream of Paris when you’re taking a break from studying or doing your work at home.
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Photo by Otaku Interactive
9. Spotlight on toile
The Eiffel Tower-centric toile-style pattern of the wallpaper completely transforms this narrow HDB living room to a charming, arty space.
9. Spotlight on toile
The Eiffel Tower-centric toile-style pattern of the wallpaper completely transforms this narrow HDB living room to a charming, arty space.
10. Double-take on this triptych
Where’s the Eiffel Tower in this home? A slightly distorted version, as an angled perspective shows, is spread out over three panels on the dining area wall. See it now?
Where’s the Eiffel Tower in this home? A slightly distorted version, as an angled perspective shows, is spread out over three panels on the dining area wall. See it now?
11. Paris is always a good idea
Forget the bomb shelter. That’s what the decal on the bomb shelter door seems to be saying, as it illustrates one of the most romantic skylines in the world, framed by a ‘window’. There’s even a Parisian ‘lamppost’ nearby!
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What icons have you decorated your home with? Share with us by posting a photo in the Comments section.
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How to Achieve That Authentic French Style in Your Home
Soak in a Parisian-Style Bath
Forget the bomb shelter. That’s what the decal on the bomb shelter door seems to be saying, as it illustrates one of the most romantic skylines in the world, framed by a ‘window’. There’s even a Parisian ‘lamppost’ nearby!
TELL US
What icons have you decorated your home with? Share with us by posting a photo in the Comments section.
MORE
How to Achieve That Authentic French Style in Your Home
Soak in a Parisian-Style Bath
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