Tucked into a quiet corner on Place de Fürstenberg sits one of my favorite home décor stores. Here, one can find everything from accessories and dinnerware to furniture, custom draperies, and interior paint – all of which exude a classic yet modern style with a mix of charm and bohemian chic.
Flamant has its roots in Flandres, a region in northern that I love. The brand blossomed in 1978 when Alex Flamant took over his father’s antique shop in Brussels and expanded it into the international concept store it has become today.
While I don’t own a home in France, I can’t help but visit Flamant whenever I’m in the St. Germain des Pres neighborhood. This is especially true during the Christmas season – when the store is decked in holiday cheer, and I’m on the hunt for a few ornaments for my collection.
I was thrilled to be introduced to Arnaud Garel, manager of the Flamant Paris Store, by my sweet friend, May @noisettes1420. May kindly snapped a few photos for me and Arnaud graciously agreed to a Q&A for this week’s post. It was such a treat to learn more about this iconic brand from someone so close to and knowledgeable of the brand.
Can you please me about yourself and your experience with Flamant?
It’s been 10 years that I’ve had the chance to run the iconic Flamant store in the heart of the St Germain district. It’s a unique space of 700m² that has an entrance on the most romantic square in Paris: the Place de Fürstenberg.
What services does Flamant offer to its customers?
We are a full service design firm – offering custom consulting services, with personalized support according to the needs of the project. We create and provide mood boards and hand sketches. In the second phase of a project, we produce computer generated plans and renderings for large projects, such as those over 300m².
Flamant is a global brand that offers many creations for all rooms of the house: sofas, dinner tables, armchairs, chairs, consoles and also lighting, rugs, tableware, candles. We also create our own paint shades whose matte appearance is unmistakable and recognized by professional painters. Our variety of fabric and wallpaper collections complete the package. We are able to create a entire convivial universe to live with the people you love.
Is there an aspect of your work that you enjoy most?
The relationship with our clients who entrust us with their design projects is magical and ever-changing. We work with them to create warm interiors in Parisian apartments, country houses, mountain chalets. We are fortunate to receive the grandchildren of our first customers. As their families grow, they return to Flamant to update their interiors with new pieces from our timeless collections.
The Christmas season is extraordinary, warm, and magical. We have 15 trees in the store – each is decorated with one our collections of baubles and garlands that sparkle, parents and children are amazed!
Do you have many American clients?
Yes, the Americans are back at Flamant! They ask us to open stores in the U.S. They appreciate the inimitable style, authenticity, and simplicity that characterizes our collections.
Are there plans to open a store in the United States? If not, is it possible to deliver abroad?
Currently, we are focused on the European market. We deliver to many European countries and offer delivery with installation free of charge for order of €2,500 or more.
Any final thoughts to share?
I invite you to come and discover our universe and make this beautiful experience in our Parisian boutique, this is the best way to realize the Flamant lifestyle!
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