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"Decorator Timothy Corrigan\u2019s Paris pied-\u00E0-terre is a study in traditional design\u2014albeit with a Francophile twist. Napol\u00E9on III crystal chandeliers hang from plaster ceilings and gilded mirrors sit above marble mantels, while richly embellished curtains frame sun-drenched windows and vintage rugs cover chevron-planked hardwood floors. Given his background as an antiques addict\u2014he once lived behind the City of Light\u2019s most venerable auction house before starting his interiors business back home\u2014the Los Angeles\u2013bred designer unites his maximalist rooms with a timeless collection of heirlooms, from mirrored obelisks to vintage Jansen stools. The combination is bound to make any student of traditional design take notice. So, using Corrigan\u2019s home as a primer, we\u2019ve rounded up seven classic decor elements that every traditional home should have, from lighting and seating to accessories. Even if you\u2019re not blessed with a setting as charming as Corrigan\u2019s, these essential pieces will help you get his space\u2019s look in no time.\n\nPinterestFacebookThe study in designer Timothy Corrigan&amp;#39;s Paris apartment.\n\nMolding\nNothing imparts a sense of timelessness and character quite like these classic ornamentations. Opt for delicate picture-frame molding on your walls or intricate crown molding or medallions on your ceiling for a portal back to a more elegant time. \n\nGilded mirrors\nFor those living in rental apartments, gilded mirrors leaned against or hung on a wall offer a variation on intricate wall molding but without the construction work. They also add richness and seemingly expand the proportions of a room.\n\nCurtains\nDisplayed in a vibrant chinoiserie, floral, or other classic print, full-length curtains add a brilliant splash of color, texture, and dimension. Hang them in a room with tall ceilings to instantly draw the eye upward for an elongating effect.\n\nPinterestFacebookThe master bedroom, crowned by a vintage Gilbert Poillerat chandelier, is curtained in a Corrigan print for Schumacher.\n\nCrystal chandeliers\nA grand statement-making light fixture sets the tone for traditional formality in an entry or living room. Many vintage-inspired models now come in smaller proportions, for those who have less space to work with.\n\nAntiques\nThough Corrigan\u2019s home is filled with antique furnishings, it\u2019s really his collection of vintage accessories that transforms the space. Neoclassical-style columns, marble busts, porcelain urns\u2014such smaller-scale objets lend an outsize sense of age and give patina to any interior.\n\nCane-backed chairs\nSlightly more unexpected than its upholstered siblings, cane-backed seating adds texture and a sense of irreverence, balancing some of the style\u2019s more formal elements.\n\nMarble mantels\nThe focal point of any room, a mantel commands attention and presents a spotlight for inspired styling. Corrigan\u2019s become backdrops for diminutive sculptures, vases, and objets\u2014each rendered all the more exalted for its pride of place.\n\nRelated:\n\nWhat Is Your Design Personality?\n\n Great Design: Home Decor Ideas and Inspiration for Every Style"^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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