Ancient Greek Design Ideas for Modern Interiors, Inspired by 'The Odyssey'

Interest in ancient Greek aesthetics has been reignited by Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey.' Designers Max Rollitt, Rachel Chudley, Paddy O'Donnell, and Nicholas Hodson-Taylor are showcasing Greek influences in contemporary interiors. Rollitt advocates for a blend of beauty and disruption within classical design. In an east London project, Chudley utilized Greek key wallpaper from Adelphi Paper Hangings. O'Donnell created a playful broken pediment and recommends using limewash in earthy tones. Common features include plaster busts and columns; Chudley showcases miniature friezes of the Parthenon, while O'Donnell displays a Hercules head in his bathroom. Shopping options include Stoned & Plastered and various antiques fairs. Hodson-Taylor adds hand-cut mosaics inspired by the Villa Kerylos, a Greco-Roman dream by Théodore Reinach.