From Farmhouse to Flat: 5 French Renovations

A far cry from minimalism, the renovated 900-square-foot Paris flat belonging to Nicolas Roche, a scion of the French furniture company Roche Bobois, is decked out with vivid hues and vintage furniture. A 1960s orange lamp by Luxus is suspended over the Warren Platner dining table and chairs. The 1950s rosewood glass cabinet is from Soriano. Pod Lens pendants by Ross Lovegrove for Luceplan hang from the ceiling.

The main living area functions as an easygoing lounge, ideal for entertaining, with a vintage billiards table and low-slung sofas from Ikea. The concrete flooring is durable and easy to clean—a rebuttal to precious French parquet.

A tastemaker brings his distinct vision to an industrial loft with a centuries-old pedigree. The space, around 1,000 square feet, has double-height ceilings that make it feel open and inviting. A long wall of windows, covered with simple, semi-sheer cotton curtains, overlooks a grassy and serene inner courtyard.

At no more than $25 a pop, these affordable goodies are downright perfect for everyone you know.