Written + Contributed by: Jill Walker, International Designer + Stylist
Jill’s Circular Interactive Mood Board (pictured above) is available to view at our studio, located at 912 Lincoln Ave. Steamboat Springs, CO Monday-Friday 10am-6pm
STYLE OVERVIEW
To highlight the greater connectivity we all desire to our home environment + to nature.
For maximum impact + perspective, I created a Circular Interactive Mood Board with detachable/ interchangeable paint, material + tile samples.
The Mood Board is ‘circular’ as one style feeds into the next as you move across the board + then it loops back to the start again, as well as in reverse. My desire with this mood board design is to inspire curiosity in the creative process + broaden perspective by integrating international designers - mainly English + Italian, 2 of my primary influences
Footnote
One of my ‘design pillars’ missing from this board is the importance of biophillic design. This varies with geography, however in mountain regions such as Colorado, you can integrate boulder-work, water features or dry creek beds, trees, and other plant life within the home. Architecturally, this compliments large scale window use, blending the outside in. I encourage this for wellbeing + to create focal points + mood. For example, uplighting natural biophilic features is a design favorite of mine.
Another design pillar of mine missing from this board is Art - whether it be media based, paintings, sculptures, or otherwise. Although a broad a topic + very personal to the client + space, it is of great inspirational importance from my design perspective.
3 STYLES
STYLE 1 - Shapes + colors are natural + organic with focus toward raw materials + mixed metals + diffused light.
Light, fresh, playful, earthy.
Wall coverings
@phillipjefferiesltd natural textured wall coverings x 3 ways: course natural herringbone weave; vinyl soft metallic; + a finer sophisticated satin weave.
Porcelina Halls Walls for a solid color, natural clay-plaster effect sage + blush * Circular-interactive paint swatches
* Manufacturers on some board samples
Flooring
@annsacks Mixed marble flooring with earthy green tones.
Marble mixed with natural wood accents*
*Tile manufacturers on samples which are circular/interactive
Lighting
@moooi Rick Tegelaar’s Meshmatics Chandelier in mixed metal silver tone mesh + gold-tone accents. Light + airy.
@roseuniacke Fluted Pendant Lights in a shiny gold-tone for warmth + contrast to soft matte earthy materials and colors.
Furnishings
@gubiofficial Croissant chair from the Spring 2021 Collection. Playful, cozy, organic shape in warm caramel tone suede.
Accessories
@lasscobrunswickhouse Wall Mirror in organic shape + gold tone frame.
@lasscobrunswickhouse antique mixed finish door handles*
@cb2 Stone pillars in organic shapes + varied heights
* antique mixed finish door handles interchangeable across all looks - as are all accessories!
Fabrics
Range of organic + geometric patterns + solids in neutrals integrating sage greens to blush + stronger playful lilac patterns with consideration of all 4 seasons + various applications.
@chase_erwin_textiles on board as transitional sheer options.
*Range of fabrics on circular/interactive rings + manufacturers on file
STYLE 2 - stronger colors + contrast - mainly caramels + blues with off whites + neutrals.
modern styling with focus on warm shiny gold tones mixed with bronze.
Organic shapes accentuated by lighting + wall coverings.
Wall Coverings
@lindsaycowlesllc natural textured wall coverings in organic abstract design. Porcelina Halls Walls for a solid fresh neutral color + natural clay-plaster effect in off-white. * Circular-interactive paint swatches
Flooring
Natural slate transitioning through to contemporary blue + metallic with an Artistic Tile geometric ombré
*Tile manufacturers on samples which are circular/interactive
Lighting
@hudsonfurnituresoho Designer Barlas Baylar’s Horizontal Valiant Chandelier in neutral organic abstract composition. Light + airy on bronze frame with assorted marbled, speckled + statuary bronze globes.
Furnishings
@hudsonfurnituresoho darker wood table with artistic contemporary gold tone base. @gubiofficial The Coco Chair by @oeo_studio curved leather chairs in simple, classic style. @gubiofficial Flaneur chair in simple styling with generous cozy proportion + contemporary lines + legs. Available as sofa.
Accessories
*not featured yet pillars for dimension, biophilic features such as plants + art are suggested. See Style 1.
Fabrics
Range of organic + geometric patterns + solids in neutral, blues + oranges with consideration of all 4 seasons + various applications.
@chase_erwin_textiles on board as transitional sheer options.
*Range of fabrics on circular/interactive rings + manufacturers on file
STYLE 3 - Final + most contemporary
gold-tones moving to warm coppers and rose golds - yet still keeping organic shapes, colors + diffused lighting.
Wall Coverings
@porterteleo wall coverings in organic, abstract shapes handmade x 2 ways: @jeffschlarb bespoke green + navy abstract artwork; + a ‘Fauves’ in fresh copper + white. Natural wood effect wall covering* for warmth.
* Manufacturers on some board samples
* Circular-interactive paint swatches
Flooring
@annsacks Mixed marble flooring in organic leaf shape.
Marble mixed with gold tone metal accents*
Playful organic green + white patterned tile*
Oak wood flooring.
*Tile manufacturers on samples which are circular/interactive
Lighting
@tomdixonstudio Mirror Ball lighting. Highly reflective + large scale, in gold finish. @bertfrankltd Revolve Collection table lamp in multiple finishing colors [from experimental Ferrari engine paint] in brushed or polished brass. Soft filter lights in extensive range of styles from floor to table to ceiling.
Furnishings
@minotti_spa Andersen Corner Sofa in neutral with contemporary lines + legs. Versatile sectional-modular sofa.
Accessories
*not featured yet pillars for dimension, biophilic features such as plants + art are suggested. See Style 1.
Fabrics
Range of organic + geometric patterns + solids in neutrals integrating muted greens with consideration of all 4 seasons + various applications.
@chase_erwin_textiles on board as transitional sheer options.
*Range of fabrics on circular/interactive rings + manufacturers on file
Thank you Rumor Designs!
I hope this inspires + expands horizons!
Jill Walker
About Jill Walker
Jill Walker
International Designer + Stylist.
A US-UK citizen, Jill has homes in both countries + travels extensively with 28 years of design + production experience across the UK, Europe + Asia.
Jill co-founded 2 international companies - an international advertising company in London, followed by a luxury brand based in Singapore, where she specialized in design + development of collections in unison with her leather artisans in Italy + jewelers in Thailand.
With much cross-over from fashion to home design, as well as countries, Jill curates culture in the spaces she designs.
Follow her story, influences & style on Instagram @the_style_eye