{"id":331,"date":"2016-10-19T13:34:37","date_gmt":"2016-10-19T13:34:37","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/essentialhome.eu\/blog\/?p=331"},"modified":"2017-02-27T17:40:51","modified_gmt":"2017-02-27T17:40:51","slug":"learn-decorate-style-cb2-matthew-williamson","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.essentialhome.eu\/blog\/learn-decorate-style-cb2-matthew-williamson\/","title":{"rendered":"LEARN HOW TO DECORATE WITH STYLE WITH CB2 & MATTHEW WILLIAMSON"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Matthew Williamson<\/strong><\/em> isn\u2019t afraid of pattern. Praised for his bold creations, the British fashion designer has emblazoned whimsical, nature-inspired prints on everything from dresses to wallpaper. This month he adds furniture to the list. But while it might seem like a daunting leap, Williamson was unfazed because he was in good company: The new line was produced in collaboration with modern decor purveyor CB2. From Williamson\u2019s boundless creativity and CB2\u2019s craftsmanship emerged a collection of kaleidoscopic patterns in livable silhouettes, punctuated with fanciful accessories. \u201cCB2 liked my DNA, and they wanted to infuse it into their line,\u201d says Williamson. \u201cI was relatively free to do what I wanted but was guided by their meticulous attention to detail, which informed the shapes we used. It was a nice synthesis.\u201d AD<\/em> sat down with Williamson to hear about the inspiration behind the line and to learn a bit from his fearless take on color and pattern.<\/p>\n

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SEE ALSO: THE TOP 10 BEST SUMMER COLORS FOR YOUR HOUSE<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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The collection is so rich. Can you tell us more about your approach to color and pattern?<\/em><\/p>\n

Matthew Williamson: To be honest, I don\u2019t overthink it. I guess I\u2019m the opposite of most people in that way. But it\u2019s funny\u2014three people this morning have asked about doing color in the home, and they were all wearing black. Meanwhile, I\u2019m thinking, how do you do black in the home?! But I do think my stuff can sit quite happily with less colorful items as well. I don\u2019t have rules for color or pattern, but if you\u2019re anxious, I\u2019d say stick to a clear palette, say, three colors, and keep those harmonious. That would help rein in your supposed mistakes. No one wants a rainbow room.<\/p>\n

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How does designing for the home differ from designing fashion?<\/em><\/p>\n

MW: I\u2019m not really scared of designing a table or a sofa or a rug because I see myself more as a lifestyle designer. I\u2019ve focused on fashion, but I\u2019ve always tinkered with designers. I\u2019ve done wallpaper with Osborne and Little and rugs with the Rug Company, so it\u2019s been a slow but steady move into that world, which I assume is connected. My customer wants a great home. My work is rooted in color, pattern, texture, and a sense of the exotic, with cultural references, and I apply the same processes whether it\u2019s on a dress or a table. I have learned a lot from the craftsmen. I\u2019m learning as I go and loving every bit.<\/p>\n

You use such a wide variety of shapes, from the traditional dining chairs to a sofa with a midcentury silhouette. How did you select these?<\/em><\/p>\n

MW: There was a certain parameter within the collection, and that was understanding what works for CB2. So I knew that this kind of a sofa would resonate. I took their lead on their shapes. In that way, it\u2019s much the same as doing fashion; you get feedback on, say, the length of a dress or style of a sleeve, and you incorporate that. It was really a collaboration of their knowledge and my aesthetic.<\/p>\n

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What about the small objects? They\u2019re so fun.<\/em><\/p>\n

MW: That was just me doing what I wanted to! They\u2019re whimsical and meant to make you smile. Of course no one needs<\/em> a blue parrot, but they add character and personality, especially if you are scared to make those more eccentric choices. You can get an eclectic feel without doing your whole room.<\/p>\n

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Do you have a personal favorite piece from the collection?<\/em><\/p>\n

MW: Well, it\u2019s changed quite a lot, but recently, I\u2019m really loving the resin Atol table. A sample came to London for me to check, and I realized that the legs screw off. I just bought a house in Spain, and that ended up going there in my suitcase. It packs quite well!<\/p>\n

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Now that you\u2019ve made your foray into furniture, what\u2019s next?<\/em><\/p>\n

MW: I also want to do tabletop and bed linen. Oh, and beautiful china! And candles.<\/p>\n

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