FRENCH INFLUENCE

Alpharetta-based interior designer Emilie Péchadre of EP Interior Design (ep-interiordesign.com) brings the hallmarks of her French upbringing to Atlanta’s opulent homes. After practicing design in Paris, she made the move down South, where one thing surprised her most: the universality of French culture.

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“You see French culture or influence everywhere, but every time you experience it, it feels unique and so different,” Péchadre says. “This kind of magic is what inspires me.” Bringing the comfort of Provençal villas and the elegance of Parisian apartments stateside, Péchadre has put her worldly stamp on Atlanta manses. Here, the design mind shares what’s on her wish list.

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“I love to play with the light in the interiors I design, and my clients will always find a mirror in my shopping lists.” maisonsarahlavoine.com

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“Rouge Coco is an iconic color for a French musthave. It’s my favorite lipstick.” chanel.com

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“Isidore Leroy is a fantastic partner I discovered two years ago in Paris—fantastic wall decor that will make you travel from your living room.” isidoreleroy.com

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“L’Oiseau is a key piece in my collection of design objects from French designers.” dwr.com

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“I love how the Jali table lamp projects the shadow of its patterns in a very decorative way.” ligne-roset.com

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“Sézane is the hottest fashion label in Paris right now. So Parisian and so chic!” sezane.com

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“Diptyque has the best candles with amazing and delicate fragrances. My favorite is Opopanax, and I love its limited editions for the holiday season.” diptyqueparis.com