Interiors: Lee Kleinhelter Takes Black & White to New Heights

Model apartment by Lee Kleinhelter
Model apartment by Lee Kleinhelter

When an Atlanta highrise needed a signature look for its model unit, developers turned to one of my favorite designers, Lee Kleinhelter. I featured her home on Sukio last year, and this design is similar in aesthetic but for one noticeable difference, Lee’s limited palette of black and white. Classic but perfectly on trend, the combination takes several forms throughout the space, demonstrating its versatility and ability to wow!

Model apartment by Lee Kleinhelter
Model apartment by Lee Kleinhelter
Model apartment by Lee Kleinhelter
Model apartment by Lee Kleinhelter
Model apartment by Lee Kleinhelter
Model apartment by Lee Kleinhelter

"When you eliminate color, it forces you to focus on the scale, texture, shape, and pattern of your components." – LK

Model apartment by Lee Kleinhelter
Model apartment by Lee Kleinhelter
Model apartment by Lee Kleinhelter
Model apartment by Lee Kleinhelter

I'm in love with this vignette in the master bedroom. It's serene, modern, and edgy all at once. Both the urchin sculpture and pillow are available at Lee's store, Pieces. (Shop the look)

Model apartment by Lee Kleinhelter
Model apartment by Lee Kleinhelter
Model apartment by Lee Kleinhelter
Model apartment by Lee Kleinhelter

See the full story in this month's issue of Lonny.

Images: Lonny Magazine

Desiré Greene
Desiré is a designer, blogger, and lover of all things glamorous. Though primarily a self-taught decorator, Desiré studied at The Art Institute, where she honed a distinct aesthetic largely influenced by the Modern Glamour movement, the theme of her popular design blog, Sukio. Not only is she considered a "closet fashionista," discreetly stashing handbags and shoes whenever possible, but, as an MIT graduate, she’s also an undercover nerd. Fashion, nerdom, and several years as a Washingtonian have combined to shape her unique perspective on interior design.
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