Priya Patel
TLDR:
- Alma Canovas, a rising design talent and daughter of Manuel Canovas, draws inspiration from English country house style for her Parisian apartment.
- Canovas left a role at Hermès to start her own interiors studio.
Alma Canovas, a 36-year-old interior architect and daughter of Manuel Canovas, a prominent figure in the French fabrics and papers industry, has made a name for herself in the design world. She resides in a Haussmann block in the 16th arrondissement of Paris, where she draws inspiration from English design icons like David Hicks and Kit Kemp for her apartment decor.
Canovas, who left her position at Hermès to pursue her passion for interior design, showcases her father’s exuberant large-scale patterns in her apartment, adding a touch of French flair to the English country house style she adores. With her high ceilings and elegant windows overlooking the Parisian streets, Canovas creates a unique blend of French sophistication and English charm in her living space.
