Living in Black and White

He is a celebrated interior designer who has been tapped for the interiors of popular high-rise condominiums, hotels, restaurants and residences.

Anton Mendoza is known for his faithfulness to black and white and painstaking detail to lighting. He is also a devotee of Filipino antiques.

Those are reflected in his own personal space at a plush condominium building in Makati’s central district. An intricate wood carving taken from an old Jesuit church adorns the foyer.

Anton is focused on his work. So focused, in fact, that he refused to appear on television so he will not take away the attention from the design of his place.

Anton himself designed a lot of pieces at his pad. He made sure all the wires and other electrical clutter are out of sight for that clean and streamlined look.

A big sofa dominates his living room, but it’s his choice antiques that give a sense of religious history to the place.

His design philosophy is reflected in his most private quarter – the bedroom.

Black and white Zobel paintings add to the aura of an eleagant light and dark.

Unique, low hanging lamps; a huge crucifix; and an indigenous leather rug are some of the best highlights of Anton’s sleeping quarters.

His bath and vanity area also tend to be monochromatic and so does his mess quarters.

His use of eye-catching and uncommon technological pieces like his Bang and Olufsen phone, study light,and wall-mounted flat television,all come together for a modern chic vibe.

Looking back, to get the look of Anton Mendoza’s place: consistently stick to black and white; use religious antiques with intricate wood carving; get contemporary designer pieces; and use acrylic stands for accents.

Check out the full story on Urban Zone, Sunday 12 MN, ABS-CBN Channel 2 =)