2. Parisian Apartment Inspired Gold and Velvet Closet
What This Idea Means
Channeling the timeless elegance of Haussmann-style architecture, this closet style pairs ornate moldings, plush textures, and luxurious metallic accents to create a romantic, chic sanctuary.
How to Make It
- Apply lightweight polyurethane crown molding and wall paneling (wainscoting) around the closet perimeter.
- Paint the panels a soft, dusty rose or vintage French gray.
- Install an antique-style gilded full-length mirror against one wall.
- Replace standard shelving brackets with ornate, decorative gold shelf supports.
- Hang a statement crystal mini-chandelier from the ceiling.
Tips and Variations
- Tip: Incorporate a small velvet-upholstered storage ottoman in the center of the room to serve as a functional seating and staging area.
- Variation: Use deep emerald green wall panels paired with polished brass hardware for a moody, dramatic Parisian boudoir aesthetic.
Needs to Make That Thing
- Crown molding and wall paneling kits
- Dusty rose or French gray interior paint
- Gilded full-length mirror
- Decorative gold shelf brackets
- Mini crystal chandelier
- Velvet storage ottoman
