With warmer weather on the horizon, it’s only natural that our thoughts start to turn towards our next summer break.

And while a beach holiday can certainly be restorative, there’s nothing quite like exploring another city in the sun.

If Paris has been on your to-visit list for a while now (or even if you’re a fully paid-up fan of the French capital who’s been searching for a reason to return), we’ve found the perfect excuse to make the journey across the Channel in the coming months. Hotel group Mama Shelter has unveiled its latest Parisian outpost in La Défense, the city’s buzzing business district – and if interior design tends to be a top priority when it comes to booking your accommodation, then the venue’s idiosyncratic style is sure to pique your interest.

The third Paris venue for Mama Shelter, which follows previous openings on the east and west sides of the city, the La Défense hotel has been brought to life by the brand’s in-house designers, who have taken an eclectic approach to creating a space that is packed with pattern and character – a maximalist’s dream, in other words.

These are the design lessons we’re taking from the hotel…

The interiors lessons we’re borrowing from this stylish Parisian hotel