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Inspired By: Katie Rosenfeld

Do you ever come across an image that just stops you in your tracks? 

I shared this photo of an entryway by Katie Rosenfeld in last week's Love List. It's an image that I can't quite get out of my head. There is something about how the designer has pulled patterns and accessories together that just appeals to me in a way that feels fresh, timeless, yet current.



I'm in the mood to add some spring decor in the front entry so this is great inspiration. I thought I'd start a new series, "Inspired By" where I take an image and recreate, reinterpret, and take cues from it in my own way.

Spring Decor for the Front Entry

Before I show you my versions, let's break down what we're seeing here:
  • The wallpaper features a mid-size pattern with a dense repeat. It's kept from being too overpowering in this space by pairing with white beadboard wainscotting
  • A solid dark console provides contrast against the wainscotting and grounds the space
  • The general dark and light tones are repeated in the wallpaper and flooring
  • There's a range of pattern sizes: mid size on the wallpaper, large on the checkerboard floor, and small on the rug
  • The natural tones of the bench, armchair, and planter provide some warmth
  • The fern, textiles, and small floral arrangement and texture
  • The gilded frame really helps the artwork stand out
  • The art itself features very little whitespace
  • The lamp has an interesting narrow, bamboo profile. It echoes the legs of the console and lines in the beadboard
  • Subtle gold accents are found throughout the space, in the flushmount lights, the frame, and the handles on the console
Did you notice all that in the photo? When you take inspiration from an image like this, it can really help to find out what resonates with you. Perhaps it's the dark and light contrast, or maybe it's the play of pattern sizes. You don't need to be literal and use the same materials or objects. Just keep the ideas you like in mind as you put together your look.

Here's a few interpretations I came up with. As you can see, they're not all "my" typical clean, preppy, trad style. But that's the thing about studying the work of great designers. You can be inspired to push yourself creatively in new directions.

Which of these looks is your favourite?

Palm Springs Contemporary Entryway

This Palm Springs inspired look is all about the curvy shapes and playful colours. The modern art and large scale wallpaper serve up bold looks. The rounded lines of the art deco table lamp (in LOVE with this piece!), the inlaid console and the sweet scalloped rug signal that this is a home that doesn't take itself too seriously.
palm springs entryway

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Organic Traditional Entryway

Classic style but make it textured. Floral patterns are reinterpreted in modern colourways and paired with organic, natural shapes and materials. There's a balance of old and new, clean lines and soft shapes with this look. 

warm traditional entryway

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Traditional Maximalist Entryway

If your mantra is "more is more", then this is the look for you. A bold pattern with a dense repeat is a modern foil to a traditional William Morris inspired vinyl mat and a classic demilune console table. The accessories hold their own. The sophisticated rattan table lamp, fluted bowl, and planter with faux fern are attention worthy while the artwork provides a place for the eye to rest.

traditional maximalist entryway
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Sophisticated Coastal Entryway

When bold patterns just aren't your thing, this soothing entryway in tones of surf blue and warm cream might be more appealing. The capiz shell light, shell accessories, and crane artwork definitely bring a coastal vibe. Keep it from getting too themey with a large scale medallion wallpaper and fluted console.


coastal sophistication entryway

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