The West Elm

The West Elm: Île-de-France

With a prime location on Paris' famous Avenue Foch and decent views of this tree-lined street from the cute balcony, this sleek pad is the perfect spot for those who appreciate the finer things in life. The tasteful interiors speak for themselves – you'll find plenty of eye-catching pieces of modern furniture mixed in with traditional pieces to create an overall contemporary style with a streak of luxury. The home also scores highly in the amenity stakes thanks to a large smart television and Bose speakers, as well as a kitchen that will please keen home-cooks. Location-wise, you have the choice of heading east along the avenue to reach the Arc de Triomphe or the opposite direction for the sprawling greenery of Bois de Boulogne.

Home truths:
*There's little in the way of storage space in the bedrooms
*There's a sofa-bed in the office that can accommodate two guests if necessary
*There's no air conditioning in this home
*We found the wi-fi to be a little temperamental in the living room-side of the flat, but it performed much better in the bedrooms and office
*This is a lived-in home – you may find the host’s personal belongings
*The bed linens, towels and kitchen equipment could do with an update