What is interior designer Athena Calderone’s number one decorating rule?
“Never follow any rules! I am all about mixing and contrasting elements. I think a room should never strike just one note. I love combining polarizing qualities and using elements that seem like they shouldn’t work, but do. I think it creates a tension that brings intrigue and curiosity to a space. So, a clean environment with eclectic oddities, luxurious textures next to raw ones, old pieces with new ones, that’s what gives a room character and depth.”
Her ‘don’t follow any rules’ approach is echoed not just tthroughout her beautiful Brooklyn home but in no-joke wardrobe, more of which is after the jump!
p.s. she blogs too: eye swoon. click, click!
Photos: Refinery 29
14 comments
Amazing house,. I love the relaxing atmosphere and unique style!
xxx
Nina
http://trendsurvivor.com/
Amazing house,. I love the relaxing atmosphere and unique style!
xxx
Nina
http://trendsurvivor.com/
Very nice and great inspiration.
http://www.fashiondenis.com/
Wow it's so pretty! When can I move in? 😉
xo Andrea
Wonderful and Marvelous
beautiful, beautiful space.
grace
http://herumbrella.com
Absolutely heaven! I would move in, in a New York minute and I wouldn't change a thing. Ahh I cant wait to move out and decorate
In love with those wedges in the first couple of photos!
LOLA LAGERFELD XO
http://LolaLagerfeld.blogspot.com/
http://LolaLagerfeld.blogspot.com/
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Love this sparse, but uber stylish home! I could see me doing this one day… it is so beautiful.
xo Nancy
Powellbrowerhome.com
This home is so cool the interior is so chic! I would love to live here. Holly xx
http://caramellacouture.blogspot.co.uk/
Inspirations!!
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Maud Ferron
http://maudferron.blogspot.com
http://www.facebook.com/LeBlogDeMaudFerron
Can't get over this apartment. Mine is a rental, can't change anything. Major jealousy!
Lainy
lainy@hauteinhabit.com
Thanks for all the incredible compliments! xx athena http://www.eye-swoon.com
Thanks for all the incredible compliments! xx athena http://www.eye-swoon.com
Thanks for all the incredible compliments! xx athena http://www.eye-swoon.com
I absolutely love this! <3