A Food Artist’s NYC Home Is Incredibly Colorful Despite All-White Walls

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Adrienne Breaux
Adrienne BreauxHouse Tour Director at AT Media
I grew up watching TV shows like "This Old House" and "New Yankee Workshop" with my parents, and learned early on that not only is it possible to remake your home’s surroundings to fit your lifestyle and personality, but that it’s also fun. When I got to college, I started…read more
Erin Derby
Erin DerbyPhotographer
Originally from California, but turned New Yorker since 2000, I've been shooting my entire life and am still inspired and excited about it. Lately I have been putting my energies into my Fine Art, which can be seen on my website and on Saatchi Art. Being infatuated with interior…read more
published Jul 25, 2024
Color Month

A Food Artist’s NYC Home Is Incredibly Colorful Despite All-White Walls

Written by

Adrienne Breaux
Adrienne BreauxHouse Tour Director at AT Media
I grew up watching TV shows like "This Old House" and "New Yankee Workshop" with my parents, and learned early on that not only is it possible to remake your home’s surroundings to fit your lifestyle and personality, but that it’s also fun. When I got to college, I started…read more
Erin Derby
Erin DerbyPhotographer
Originally from California, but turned New Yorker since 2000, I've been shooting my entire life and am still inspired and excited about it. Lately I have been putting my energies into my Fine Art, which can be seen on my website and on Saatchi Art. Being infatuated with interior…read more
published Jul 25, 2024
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Food artist and baking enthusiast Lili Song has a passion for design and storytelling, and the 900-square-foot New York City apartment she shares with her boyfriend is proof. “Together, we’ve embarked on a journey of collecting vintage designer pieces since 2020, scouring auctions globally, and exploring local Facebook Marketplace treasures,” Lili explains.

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“Every item in our apartment has a story to tell, a narrative of its journey before becoming a part of our lives,” Lili continues. “This eclectic mix is a reflection of our personalities and interests, creating a space that is both personal and intriguing. Despite the limited space in our apartment, our collection continues to grow, with many pieces currently in storage waiting for their moment to shine.”

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Lili says they aren’t trying to stick to any one specific style. They are just picking out pieces that they love and that work together. “This approach has resulted in a home that is consistently inconsistent, filled with items we love and enjoy. It’s a playful, artistic environment that evolves with our ongoing discoveries and acquisitions,” Lili writes.

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Although Lili reports that they do have a fondness for specific types of pieces like lamps and chairs. Among their most treasured pieces are the Broadway chair by Gaetano Pesce, the Hat Trick chair by Frank Gehry, and the Gaudi chair by Vico Magistretti. “Most of our collection is vintage or secondhand — each piece bringing a unique history and character into our home. We’ve almost never purchased new, preferring the charm and stories that come with items from different eras and places.”

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LIVING ROOM

  • Noguchi Akari Lamp x 3: VB13, BB1-30DL, UF3-L6 
  • Hat Trick Chair by Frank Gehry — Knoll
  • Gaudi Chair by Vico Magistretti — Artemide
  • Broadway Chair by Gaetano Pesce — Bernini
  • Pink Panthella Lamp — Louis Poulsen
  • VP Globe by Verner Panton — VerPan
  • Alvar Aalto Stool 60 — Artek
  • LC2 Sofa by Le Corbusier — Cassina
  • Eileen Gray E1027 Table — ClassiCon
  • 606 Shelving System by Dieter Rams — Vitsoe
  • Saarinen Tulip Table — Knoll
  • Bruno Rey Stool — Dietiker 
  • Series 7 Baby Barstool — Fritz Hansen

Thanks, Lili!

This tour’s responses and photos were edited for length/size and clarity.