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Athena Calderone

Tonal modernism, the artful interior

Contemporary · 2015–present · Brooklyn, NY

Signature styles

  • Tonal Modern
  • Sculptural
  • Editorial

Profile

Athena Calderone built EyeSwoon, a content brand that became an interiors and product practice. She publishes Live Beautiful and Cook Beautiful, and her own Brooklyn brownstone (renovated with husband DJ Aoki) is the model for tonal modernism — limestone, oak, plaster, no color, all sculpture.

Visual language

Tonal palettes, sculptural seating, plaster fireplaces, oak millwork.

Wallcoverings that match this designer

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