Press + Features | Michel Van Devender | Abstract Artist — Michel Van Devender

PRESS.

A creative life in progress. These features span different homes, different work and different seasons of living and creating.

Woman in floral dress holding a coat, standing by a wall with framed artwork and a modern light fixture in a home setting.

Black modern house with large windows, surrounded by trees. A vintage black car is parked on a gravel driveway in front of the house.

A woman sitting in a stylish, eclectic dressing room. She wears a sequined jacket, artistic pants, and high heels. The room features a collection of clothes, a patterned rug, wall art, books, and decorative items like a disco ball.

Modern living room with white sofas, wooden hand chair, zebra print rug, guitar, potted plant, floor lamp, and fireplace with artwork above.

Text saying 'SHOUT OUT ATLANTA' in bold black letters on a white background.

Photograph of Michel Van Devender, an artist and designer, sitting in front of a collection of black and white artwork and decor on a gallery wall.

Michel Van Devender INTERVIEW

Michel Van Devender’s collage art

A woman wearing a flowing, pastel-colored dress with earrings, sitting on a sandy beach with her eyes closed, resting her chin on her hand, with the ocean in the background.

Magazine layout featuring modern interior design items and a woman in a white dress in a kitchen. Items include a chandelier made of recycled ceramic leaves, a rechargeable lamp with an alabaster dome, a mixed media artwork, a textured swivel chair, and a light wood chest of drawers.

Michel Van Devender’s mixed media art

Cover of Home Design & Decor magazine featuring a dining room with pink upholstered chairs, blue wallpaper with botanical pattern, a black table with green candles, and large window with patterned curtains.

Collection of home decor and accessories, including a tall glass with amber and dark brown gradient (A), white ceramic bowl with two spoons (B), beige fabric tote bag with tan leather handles (C), black and white graphic patterned rug (D), gray cushioned armchair with wooden legs (E), stone mortar and pestle (F), woven basket with handle (G), woman wearing light-colored robe (H), and round decorative wall art with metallic gold and dark brown finish (I).

Michel Van Devender - Black + White Love

The word 'LUX' spelled with large black serif letters on a white background, with the word 'LIFESTYLE' written vertically next to the letter 'L'.

Michel Van Devender’s Black House Tour

CLOSET CRUSH: Michel Van Devender

White shoe shelf with various high-heeled shoes in black, gold, and animal print, with a round mirror reflecting scarves hanging on a rack.

A close-up of a written article or biography about Michelle Van Devender, detailing her education, career path, creative interests, and personal life, including her focus on fashion, design, cooking, gardening, and her family.

A woman in a vintage floral dress and white boots stands in a stylishly decorated room. She holds a brown coat and leans against a white cabinet. The wall behind her features a gallery of framed artwork and a modern black wall lamp. A white sculpture and decorative items are placed on the cabinet.

A stylish woman sitting in a well-decorated walk-in closet. She is wearing a sequined jacket, patterned pants, and high heels. The closet features hanging clothes, wall art, a disco ball, a fur rug, and various decorative items. A small stack of books is placed next to her on a bench.

Photography: Amy Kolo

DESIGN VIEWS: SEE INSIDE THIS BLACK HOUSE

Screenshot of a news article titled 'Design Views: See Inside this Black House Under Blue Skies in Oakhurst'. The article discusses a couple's journey with building a new black modern house in Oakhurst, California, after living in a previous home in Elizabeth, New Jersey. The text details their process, reasons for moving, and the design inspiration for their new home.

Modern kitchen with black cabinetry, marble backsplash, stainless steel appliances, and decorative items. Includes a countertop with cutting boards and a textured rug on the floor.

Front view of Michel Van Devender's Charlotte, North Carolina, modern black house with large windows and outdoor seating area with rocks and gravel.

Photography: Heather Ison

MICHEL VAN DEVENDER’s MODERN SLEEK BEDROOM

A text excerpt about interior designer Michel Van Devender and her husband Lad, discussing their modern design style and history with a renovated Elizabeth neighborhood home.

A bright bedroom featuring a green tufted headboard, white bedding, and a striped throw blanket. Artworks hang above the bed. A modern black ceiling light fixture and two table lamps provide lighting. A small side table holds a lamp and some items. A large window allows natural light to flood in, adjacent to a beige armchair with a gray pillow. A round white ottoman is in front of the bed.

Photography: Patrick Cline

MERRY + BRIGHT: DESIGNER MICHEL VAN DEVENDER DRAWS INSPIRATION…

Split image of a kitchen and a hallway. The kitchen features dark wood cabinets, a central island with seating, and a geometric ceiling mural. The adjacent image shows a stairway with dark paneling, eclectic artwork, and decorative elements. Overlay text provides tips for creating kid-friendly homes, focusing on keeping valuables out of reach, decorating children’s rooms, and using patterned rugs.

Interior design featuring a dark-hued bedroom with vintage decor and a bathroom with pink striped walls and eclectic accessories.

Photography: Patrick Cline

PERSONAL PATTERNS WITH DESIGNER MICHEL VAN DEVENDER

Colorful living room with a yellow patterned sofa, blue walls adorned with a gallery of framed photos and artwork, side table with lamps, and a coffee table stacked with books.

Eclectic living room with colorful decor, featuring two white wingback chairs with patterned cushions, turquoise side table, modern artwork above a fireplace, zebra-patterned rug, white coffee table with books, and a large floral light fixture. The room has dark walls and wood flooring.

Photography: Chris Edwards