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Ghislaine Viñas Curates a Bold and Bright Living Room Around a Mark Mulroney Artwork

The designer imagines eye-popping color and striking patterns for an interior inspired by one of the artist’s vibrant canvases

By Jill Sieracki
Collage of colorful abstract furniture and art pieces including a yellow sofa, chandelier, and decorative rug on a light background.

“I get so much delight out of having two things that would never live together coexist,” says designer Ghislaine Viñas, whose whimsical residential interiors can be found from Philadelphia to Los Angeles. For an imaginary living room, the in-demand talent looked to a painting by Mark Mulroney to sync up with her spirited take on modernism. 

“I love Mark Mulroney’s use of color,” says Viñas. “It’s really bold and I’ve always identified with it because I feel like that’s what my interiors are like in a way.”

Person with glasses and blonde hair, wearing a light jacket, looking thoughtful against a gray background.
Ghislaine Viñas. Photo: Bill Zules
Abstract art featuring a classical bust with blue accents and geometric shapes on a neutral background.
The Hard Way #14 by Mark Mulroney. Photo: Courtesy of Mrs. Gallery, New York
Unique chair with tall, decorative black backrest and a rounded seat adorned with a natural fiber fringe skirt.
Moisart chair by Christian Astuguevieille, available from Holly Hunt. Photo: Courtesy of Holly Hunt
Green ridged cylindrical stool with textured surface on white background.
Mitako stool by Christian Astuguevieille, available from Holly Hunt. Photo: Courtesy of Holly Hunt
Modern geometric chandelier with black outlines and white panels, featuring five light bulbs on a central hanging fixture.
Cut & Paste chandelier by Annebet Philips for Seletti. Photo: Courtesy of Seletti
Colorful cabinet with blue legs, polka dot pattern, and a red drawer, inspired by modern geometric design.
Quarzo cupboard by Nathalie Du Pasquier, available from Artemest. Photo: Courtesy of Artemest
Abstract design featuring vertical brown and beige geometric stripes.
Sir Stripe-a-lot fabric by Ghislaine Viñas, available from HBF Textiles. Photo: COURTESY OF GHISLAINE VIÑAS
Yellow modular sofa with button-tufted cushions and armrest on the left.
Polder sofa by Hella Jongerius, available from Lumens. Photo: COURTESY OF VITRA
Tall black modern floor lamp with a perforated shade and round base on a white background.
Prometheus floor lamp by Olivier Gagnère, available from Ralph Pucci. Photo: Courtesy of Ralph Pucci
Ornate oriental rug with intricate geometric patterns in shades of red, cream, and blue, featuring central medallion and border designs
Shirvan rug from The Rug Company. Photo: Courtesy of The Rug Company

A version of this article first appeared in print in our 2021 Winter Issue under the headline “Graphic Language.” Subscribe to the magazine.