There is a reason that so many of us look to French style for inspiration - from clothing to interiors to cuisine. The French way of life simply seems to take these things, the comforts in life, the moments of relaxation, the odd glass of wine or the shared smiles over an espresso, a bit more seriously. The two apartments featured in this post, both from designer Margaux Beja, are lovely modern tributes to these French priorities. The designs manage to mix the old world charm of the French spaces they occupy with entirely modern and chic elements for comfortable and timeless looks that are clearly situated in that lovely joie de vivre that is so famous.