The clocks spring forward this weekend and it presents us with a perfect opportunity to think about how to usher this fresh, uplifting new season into our homes. Maybe you’ll go with decorating an entire room, but more likely you’ll be looking for key items that will bring a dash of color, pizzaz and joy to what you already have.
Kit Kemp, Creative Director of Firmdale Hotels and Homewares Designer Annie Selke have collaborated and just debuted their first collection of rugs, bedding and home accents. Here’s some delightful eye-candy to spark ideas for shaking things up in your living room, bedroom or dining room.
Drawing inspiration from her favorite destinations — New York, Barbados and London, Kit weaves her well honed sensibility for color, craft, textures, patterns, comfort and a dash of whimsy to create a well integrated collection of 50 styles that are destined to become instant classics.
From the Barbados Collection
From the Barbados Collection
I’ve always been captivated by Barbados for both its beauty and aura of elegant relaxation. The throw pillows and rugs are part of the Barbados Collection and they are set off to great effect against the white linen upholstery - the abundance of foliage beyond the terrace makes a magnificent backdrop. For Kit, “Barbados is wild, lovely bright colors and it’s really joyful, lifts the mood, and spices up your life.”
From the New York Collection
Combining leather armchair seatbacks and fabric is a signature Kit Kemp touch…I’m loving how the leather picks up the mustard in the carpet’s whimsical pattern and picture frame, unifying the room’s color scheme…a masterful example of layering pattern on pattern on pattern.
From the New York Collection
This sophisticated bedroom is full-on with a calm soothing palette of green, cream and dusty pink paired with shimmering metals. As described by Kit Kemp…”New York is much cooler, much more subtle—it’s like barefoot elegance in a concrete city.”
From the London Collection
From the London Collection
Kit was inspired for the London Collection by the famous early 20th century Bloomsbury Group, whose members included English writers, intellectuals, philosophers and artists. Unexpected layering of color, pattern and texture add warmth that bring depth to the room…”we can all do with a good splash of British eccentricity and style.” Kit Kemp is intent on “adding character and style to interiors to make rooms look magical and sing.”
Pillows in Nip Tuk, Arrows and Boogie Board from the Kit Kemp Collection with Annie Selke Photography: Simon Brown
The Safety Net Kilim flat woven rug is inspired by the fishing boat nets in Barbados. Photography: Simon Brown