Turn Your Home Into a French Pied-à-Terre With These Decor Accents

The City of Light gets its glow in part from the Lutetian limestone used to construct grand apartment buildings and landmarks such as the Louvre. This creamy gray stone reflects light beautifully, and you can bring the same concept into your space by choosing a rug with a slight sheen. This hand-knotted Jake Arnold Chiltern Rug ($1,498) has the hallmarks of Parisian luxury: a plush pile, light-catching qualities, and a blush-meets-beige tone that looks beautiful against creams, beiges, and jewel tones. Another smart and affordable floor-covering option? An antique rug — especially if it's well-worn.