opposites attract.
it's one of the reasons i find myself mesmerized by the spaces designed by UK's rose uniacke.
initially, an antique refinisher and dealer, rose began to use her studied eye to assist her clients with their antique purchases. she followed with advising their placement and subsequently her design support grew to include all the spaces surrounding her classic antiques.
the results were not fanciful, cluttered, chintz-laden nor gold filigreed halls and suites. instead uniacke's signature spaces take on the austerity of a minimalist's hand combined with the placement of singular "pieces" either antique or modern to create spaces that are voluminous and architectural while being surprisingly inviting and do i dare say...cozy? there's a few opposites for ya!
for more on rose, see her website or check out this great interview and more photos from NYT.