Contrast isn’t just in our name—it’s our signature.
At Contrast69, we believe true sophistication lies in the unexpected. Our design philosophy celebrates asymmetry and contrast—juxtaposing bold with subtle, raw with refined, light with shadow—to craft spaces that are both visually compelling and emotionally resonant.
Every project is a dialogue between distress and harmony. We lean into the power of contradiction to create interiors that defy convention while maintaining a sense of balance and cohesion. Our work is not about following trends—it's about curating atmospheres where every element has a purpose, and every imperfection tells a story.
From dramatic residential makeovers to high-concept commercial spaces, Contrast69 delivers design that commands attention without shouting. We work closely with clients who are unafraid to express individuality through bold design moves and refined spatial storytelling.
Meet the designers
Cherrón Gardner
Partner & Designer
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Danielle Penn
Partner & Designer
Danielle Penn is a designer who sees space as language—shaped not just by form and function, but by feeling. With a deep appreciation for contrast, asymmetry, and quiet drama, she crafts residential and commercial spaces that speak with nuance and live with intention. Her work balances restraint and richness, softness and edge—favoring spaces that feel curated, not staged; lived in, not just looked at.
Rooted in intuition and guided by storytelling, Danielle’s design practice is both thoughtful and visceral. Whether she’s sourcing a singular piece of art or reimagining the bones of a room, she approaches every detail as an opportunity to elevate the everyday. For her, great design isn’t just seen—it’s sensed.
Danielle Penn earned a BFA in Electronic Design & Multimedia as well as a BA in Media & Communications Arts with a specialization in Advertising and Public Relations from CUNY at The City College of New York. She later obtained her Masters from Pratt Institute in Design Management, a program more focused than an M.B.A. on the special needs of leaders managing innovation and change in creative industries and bridges the disciplines of design, strategy, innovation, and sustainable business management.
Danielle Penn has a strong passion for design, improved relationships between brands and consumers, as well as global environmental and social sustainability. She believes design exists in every aspect of what we do but without the mindfulness of human’s with all physical and neurological differences and the responsible use of technology, great design will never be achieved.
When she’s not working, Danielle can be found at the beach and serving her community with her beloved North Jersey Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
