and secret passages that lead to the other side of the building. IN House & Home How many homes do you have? Just this Paris apartment, which I'm very proud of. I'm not very good at holidays but some years I rent a house on Formentera [the Balearic island] or stay with friends in the Ronda, Spain. How would you describe the decor and did you have professional help? The decor is simple, a blend of technology and classicism. The wall of light with neon tubes and LEDs [light-emitting diodes] is the inspiration of designer Vincent Thiesson, a great friend. I like white-painted walls, which offset the furniture, paintings and my nostalgic objects: family photos, an 18th-century Vietnamese screen, an India Mahdavi light bought at auction, a few flea market finds. When I moved into the apartment I worked closely with RMDM, a group of young architects. Recently I spray painted all the ceiling chandeliers white and made a wall of mirrors in the entry hall with oval glass panels from a very cheap builder's merchant. The effect is stunning. Luxury doesn't have to be expensive. How much time do you spend here? Not as much as I'd like. Since I became "a brand" I travel a great deal in America and Asia. I'm a perfume maker but I have to say I really enjoy the entrepreneurial and diverse sides of Maison Francis Kurkdjian. One of my lines is Apom, an acronym for A Piece of Myself, another is a