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63 "ROSE TARLOW ONCE SAID TO SURROUND YOURSELF WITH THE THINGS YOU LOVE," HE SAYS. "WE FINALLY DID IT HERE." — Christopher Alexander Opposite page: A seating area at one end of the living room includes a custom sectional designed by Parker. Martyn Thompson and Carol Piper pillows. Painting Andrea Rosenberg from Moody Gallery. Above: The 1960s Italian mirror is from M Naeve. T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings ottoman from 1stDibs. Bronze console from BDDW, New York. At right, pink-and-red painting by Paul Lee from David Shelton Gallery. Left: Margaret Naeve Parker. atmospheres, Parker effortlessly blends French, Belgian, and Swedish antiques with edgy contemporary furnishings. Her interiors have been featured in Elle Decor, Architectural Digest, and Veranda — in other words, her style and expertise provided just the sophisticated refresh the couple wanted. The four-story townhouse on Sunset Boulevard is one of a cluster of townhomes with black wrought-iron railings, doors, and windows. "It felt very cool and European," Parker says, "So the goal was to do a Parisian townhome feel." Inside, walls were skimmed in white plaster, which naturally brightened everything up but also had enough texture to add interest. The slate floors, black doors, and black window mullions were left untouched. "With all the white, the floors provided a nice grounding effect," Parker says. "Black isn't something I'd normally do on a door, but it was exciting to try out and adds a great moment." The entryway perfectly sets the Parisian tone with a wrought- iron stair railing, black-and-white marble floors, and gleaming brass hardware. In the second-floor dining room, Parker makes a dazzling statement with a 19th-century Italian chandelier. "I'm known for mixing old with new, so I paired it with a custom concrete dining table I designed," she says. "I love the sculptural quality of concrete, and it contrasts well with the crystal chandelier and the brass legs of these very new velvet chairs." Michelle wanted to keep the recessed mirrored ceiling above the table, and to Parker's surprise, it's become one of