Nicole Hanley Mellon's home in The Pierre New York is essentially the product of having no time for renovations (they only painted over wallpaper and installed new carpet) and having to pull furniture from here and there (i.e. her parents basement!). Needless to say, the outcome is refreshingly eclectic, yet elegant.
Mellon explains, "We both have a weakness for art at the expense of forgoing some necessities."This is a good point to be made, especially when designing on a budget. There should always be one component you allow yourself to splurge on, whether it be art or furniture.
If you couldn't tell already, I love the idea of using a white room as a blank canvas and building on top of it. It makes the room feel bigger, brighter, more personal, and there is always something new to discover!
While there are a vibrant mix of colors, the living room is pulled together by the black molding and yellow accents.
There is a clear and steady stream of yellow across the space which helps unify the space rather than identify a chaotic mix of colors, textures, and lines.
The colorful border around Peter Beard's piece incorporates the work into the space, while simultaneously allowing it to stand on its own.
The key to an interesting bookshelf is to layer with different frames, shapes, colors, and textures. The book covers should be beautiful but the content itself is just as important. Display books and treasures that feel personal to you.
Mellon keeps her bedroom simple, compared to the rest of her home. Using another one of Peter Beard's pieces as a backdrop in her bedroom was not a design choice, but is still unpredictably intriguing.
This suit hanger... is just... genius.
Mellon maintains a sense of unity with the blue and orange accents. The result? Sophisticated yet amusing and childlike. How amazing is the ladder and the splashes of orange on the crib?!
images via Vogue
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