"The client took a little persuading to the idea of using
duck egg blue in such an extensive way, but the results
are exceptional,” says Roselind. "We used fabrics that were
neutral but textured to let the tranquillity of the pale,
blue walls dominate the space. And we varied the metallic
finishes throughout the room by using materials such as
antique brass, bronze and blackened steel to enhance the
sense of timelessness."
A TEXTURAL APPROACH
How do you create a predominantly blue scheme while
still achieving contrast and interest to please the eye? The
answer is texture. In the guest room of Roselind Wilson
Design's Broad Walk project, the star of the show is a braided
hemp grass wallpaper from Maya Romanoff. This deep
navy paper sets the overall tone of the room with its heavy
texture and dramatic feel.
“When paired with layers of rich texture, deep shades of blue
create a real sense of luxury,” says Roselind. “In this case,
the texture of the wallpaper really grounds the interior feel,
particularly when married with the highly textural, circular
charcoal mirror."
The team then continued the look with the addition of
bespoke bedside tables clad in blue-grey gunmetal with
horsehair drawer fronts featuring a blue-and-amber stripe.
Even the rug beneath the bed hints at the blue palette with
its plush pile and teal trim detail. The bronze wall lights and
charcoal mirror veer slightly from the all-blue theme, but in
doing so they add visual interest and a sense of luxury.
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