In the living room, a sofa from Maison Interni and pouf upholstered in water resistant fabric. Jolts of colour are provided by a Vietnamese lacquer vase on a pedestal, cushions from Nur Shop and rug from Artcurial Gallery, Paris. Specially treated linen blinds installed by a French upholsterer lets in light

Left The main entrance of the Ambassador’s apartment dictates the colour scheme for the rest of the house. The carpet, originally woven for the embassy by the Parisian interior designer Annie Tribel in 1985, was redesigned by Anne-Sophie in 2009

Clockwise from Top Left A turquoise vase brought from France in 1985 and Vietnamese orange candle stands light up the fireplace salon; “Bindu” by Sayed Haider Raza is complemented by geometric vases; All the furniture for the Minister’s salon were sourced in 1984 – a Book collection console and chair from Protis, and ceramic vases from the House of Koska; A red lacquer bowl from Vietnam holds pride of place on the coffee table