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Young Huh Designs a Chic Party Room Around a Randy Polumbo Work

Channeling a 1970s vibe, the groovy lounge is layered with rich patterns and sculptural furnishings

By Jacqueline Terrebonne
Collage of abstract art, including paintings, a sculptural light fixture, and unique modern furniture on a light background.
A groovy lounge imagined by Young Huh.

As a designer, Young Huh may be as equally adept at conceiving traditional spaces as she is streamlined, modern ones—but something that runs through all her projects, no matter how dazzling, is a unique ability to make people feel totally relaxed and at ease. Here, channeling a 1970s vibe, Huh looks to a panel work by Randy Polumbo that reimagines mycelium as an almost topographical landscape to conjure a party room for someone who loves “to entertain, play music, and have a good time. I picked furniture items that look kind of rock and roll and free-spirited but are artworks in their own right.”

A person standing in a stylish living room with modern furniture, large windows, and a warm color scheme.
Young Huh. Photo: SIMBARASHE CHA
Abstract artistic piece with swirling patterns and earthy tones on a rectangular canvas against a plain background.
Apothecium Nebula (2022) by Randy Polumbo. Photo: COURTESY OF CRISTINA GRAJALES
Retro modular seating with leopard print cushions and white geometric frame, creating an eye-catching and unique design.
Safari sofa by Archizoom Associati from Galerie Glustin. Photo: AGENCE ISOLA
Sleek, modern black coffee table with a curved, organic shape and glossy finish.
Dune table by Lorna Lee John Muller Designs for Holly Hunt. Photo: COURTESY OF HOLLY HUNT
Abstract black and gold bowl sculpture with jagged edges against a plain white background.
Water Drop bowl by Elan Atelier from Coup D’Etat. Photo: COURTESY OF ELAN ATELIER
Colorful marbled paper with peacock feather pattern and intricate, vibrant designs in red, blue, green, and yellow.
Bastian fabric by Pierre Frey. Photo: COURTESY OF PIERRE FREY
Geometric pattern rug with brown and beige triangles and stripes.
Mahata rug by Marc Phillips. Photo: COURTESY OF MARC PHILLIPS
Aerial view of abstract green and dark gray landscape with white streaks resembling brush strokes on a canvas.
Avocatus quartzite from ABC Stone. Photo: COURTESY OF ABC STONE
Contemporary chandelier with overlapping circular bronze plates and a small glass bulb at the bottom.
Lustre Pastilles ceiling light by Hervé Van der Straeten from Ralph Pucci. Photo: COURTESY OF RALPH PUCCI

A version of this article first appeared in print in our 2023 Winter Issue under the headline “Party Pad.” Subscribe to the magazine.