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Richard de Barentin
Richard de Barentin is an interior decorator specialised in the French aesthetic of the 18th century and in decorative-painting techniques. Trained in the great ornamental crafts (faux bois, faux marble, painted skies, trompe-l'œil), he designs interiors that are both scholarly and livable, anchored in a demanding artisanal tradition.
He guides private clients and professionals from concept to delivery: fabric and material advisory, sourcing of antiques, custom moulding design, decorative painting and on-site supervision.
His work serves private residences, hotels, guesthouses and prestige rentals. Based in Paris, he works in Versailles, across France and internationally.