Susi Bellamy is renowned for her vibrant, colorful interiors and homeware, and is an inspirational designer to look to for guidance on how to incorporate color and pattern into your own home.
The designer’s creations are based on original and unique artwork painted in the studio, and her hand marbled paper designs are created using a traditional technique. Her artwork is inspired by her great love of color, her background as a fashion editor, and her time working and living in Florence.
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As we’ve all been spending a lot of time at home, it’s the perfect opportunity to breathe some life into your space by adding some print and bold shades.
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FIVE TOP COLOUR AND PATTERN TIPS TO STEAL FROM SUSI BELLAMY
Need some inspiration? Susi’s Instagram account is the perfect source and offers a host of elegant yet characterful looks to emulate.
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1. USE COMPLEMENTARY BUT CONTRASTING COLOURS
Just because you have bright accessories doesn’t mean you can’t apply a statement wallpaper too. The beautiful mint green in Susi Bellamy’s Gelo Verdino wallpaper works perfectly with the rich red-orange hues. These colors are picked out in sumptuous printed cushions, and also on the table lamp in differing prints. A great way to make a room come to life.
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2. MIX UP YOUR PRINTS
Don’t be afraid to go bold and mix up your prints and patterns for an eclectic and visually interesting finish. These marbled cushions look fun and stylish paired with the stripes of the deck chairs. An easy way to liven up any space.
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3. CREATE ANCHORING COLOURS TO MAKE PRINTS POP
Utilising block colour to make colourful prints stand out, even more, is always a great idea. This hot pink vintage velvet chair and the Farrow & Ball Babouche yellow walls make a brilliant base for the colours in the geometric silk cushion and lampshade to really sing.
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4. MAKE THE MOST OF THE FIFTH WALL
Rather than inhibiting a room, using the ceiling as a fifth wall can make an area actually feel bigger, and creates a boutique feel in the space. A brightly-colored headboard creates a break from the all-over pattern and helps to lighten the room further. Don’t be afraid to use a matching cushion for cohesion, but break it up with other complementary colors.
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5. DON’T BE AFRAID TO MATCH YOUR PRINTS AND COLOUR
Mixing up your prints is a lovely way of creating a cohesive yet diverse look, but that doesn’t mean there isn’t room for some matchy-matchy styling. We love how the Susi Bellamy Orange Feathered wallpaper is paired with a matching cushion and lampshade in this beautiful room. The prints are broken up with a color-block headboard in a matching hue, and a slice of extra pizzazz is added with a brightly-colored side table in a contrasting bold shade.
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