To be honest, I didn’t give that much thought to either color choice. The decision was more intuitive. For the entrance area, for example, I knew that I really wanted an all-over paint job. I had imagined something blue or pink from the start, and because the hallway is quite dark, I chose pink. It was the opposite in the kitchen; I wanted to make use of the light that comes in through the large windows and at the same time use a color that embodies joy and life. This yellow was perfect because it is a shade that’s bright but not too bright.

Kaindl had the hallway painted completely pink. The print on the right is waiting to be delivered to its new owner.

Kaindl painted the refrigerator the same color as the kitchen’s back wall.

The bedroom, on the other hand, is completely white. Do you plan on adding color to the walls there too?

I thought about it for a long time, but I probably won’t. For me, it’s important that the bedroom radiates a feeling of calm, and if you follow the principles of feng shui, a flashy color isn’t an option. If anything, I can imagine an off-white, but so far I feel very comfortable with it as it is.

Kaindl deliberately chose a limited color scheme for her bedroom.

How did you go about furnishing the space?

I love mixing vintage pieces with new ones. There are great interior stores in Vienna that stock special pieces, like Salotto Collective, where I found a bronze angel from France and my vintage Tommaso Barbi lamp. I also think that you can really enhance a setting with certain design classics. The same goes for fashion. I think it’s truly an art to make something that’s less expensive but still looks high-quality and stylish. You don’t have to turn to the big labels like Gucci or Prada.

Do you have a favorite piece of furniture?

I don’t know if it counts as furniture, but I love the large piece hanging in the living room. It was my first investment in the art market! It’s by Thomas Schrenk, an artist who works here in Vienna and who I met shortly after I moved here. As soon as I entered his studio—it’s definitely worth a visit—I knew I wanted to own one of his works one day.

Theresa Kaindl bought the vintage Wassily chair from Patina Berlin.

A metal box that Kaindl found at a Berlin flea market serves as an end table and is stacked with books.

Do you spend a lot of time at home with your own photography?