Fashion, interior and lifestyle designer Matthew Williamson discusses pattern, colour and his new collaboration with lighting brand Pooky.
PRINCE OF PRINTS
I began my career in design as a print designer, so colour and pattern organically find their way into everything I do. Designing patterns and choosing the elements, colours and repeats is such an exciting and stimulating process for me. I think it would have been next to impossible for me to become a minimalist in my approach to interior design. I understand and respect minimalist principles, but I could never part with colour, pattern and an eclectic mish-mash of furniture in favour of clean lines and clear surfaces.
ARTISTIC EYE
Being studio-based, both in London and in Mallorca, I really relish my alone time to dive into a project – sketching, painting and moodboarding to bring an idea into the world in physical form. Depending on the project, my creative process can be collaborative or entirely individual. The decision to work with Pooky stems from a long standing admiration of the brand’s artful steer on eclecticism and quality craftsmanship. Bringing the quintessential Matthew Williamson look to the classic Pooky shades allowed both parties to play to their strengths to create this diverse collection.
WELL DRESSED
My career in fashion has been incredibly informative and useful for my move into interiors. The elemental principles of proportion, colour, materials and functionality are absolutely transferable. In many ways, dressing a room can be likened to dressing a person. I love any excuse for maximum impact with pattern and colour, so it’s a similar approach! As well as working with Pooky, other favourite projects have been my wallpaper collection with Osborne & Little and my online shop – it’s such a pleasure to curate an edit of larger items alongside accessories such as lighting, candles and stationery.
Pooky
35cm straight empire shade
Matthew Williamson pooky.com
£82.00
CREATIVE COLLECTOR
I feel very lucky to be able to divide my time between two aesthetically inspiring places: London and Deià in Mallorca. I think that your home should reflect who you are, so if you love maximalist patterns, antique finds, artful clutter and quirky lamps, let this come across in your home. Each room in both my London townhouse and the finca in Mallorca are truly elevated by my collection of candlesticks, which I’ve been acquiring for years. Friends often buy me one for Christmas and birthdays, so my collection is growing! I also collect antiques and enjoy the chase of finding gems among the bric-a-brac at fairs, markets, auctions and online.
MIX AND MATCH
Bold colour choices, heavy patterning and a sense of rustic decadence define my style. The look is about being optimistic and playful, with my main rule being that there are no rules! It’s my belief that your home should inspire optimism, positivity and joy in every room.
18cm pendant shade in Pink iIkat by Matthew Williamson, Pooky
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Cream Oak Hallway Open Shoe Storage Bench
Home Source amazon.co.uk
£69.99
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Velvet Duck Egg Blue Storage Ottoman
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Bosco Storage Bench
Ercol furniturevillage.co.uk
£639.00
In a light wood, this Ercol storage bench is ideal for placing at the end of a bed. With a cream-coloured cushion on the top and plenty of storage space inside, it certainly hits the spot.
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Round Rattan Storage Bench – Small
Made from rattan, this storage bench has space inside for you to store shoes, baskets or toys. It’s great if you need extra storage for a smaller room.
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Chatham Fabric Storage Bench
Stow away everything from household clutter to soft furnishings with this stylish fabric number. Perfect for a dining room or living room, this bench is great to pull up if you need an extra chair.
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Upholstered Ottoman Storage Box
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Neva Blanket Box
House Beautiful x Dreams dreams.co.uk
£249.00
In a plush navy velvet, this gorgeous on-trend ottoman storage box has geometric quilting and heaps of space inside. Part of the House Beautiful collection at Dreams, it’s perfect to place at the end of your bed for that real wow factor.
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Bromley Grey Storage Bench With Cushion
Dunelm dunelm.com
£149.00
With a cushioned seat, this grey wood storage bench offers ample space and boasts a classic country design.
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Hallway Storage Bench
Keep your hallway clutter free with this practical storage bench. As well as a little seat on top, it provides three wooden compartments for shoes, coats and accessories. Stylish and practical!
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Chapman Hallway Bench
gardentrading.co.uk
£280.00
We love this classic style from Garden Trading, which has space for shoes and room for people to sit down. Crafted with an oak veneer top, it has been finished off with a coat of white paint.
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Rustic Modern Country Storage Bench
Eden Bridge Designs amazon.co.uk
£138.99
Add a modern rustic touch to your home with this practical storage bench. Whether you reside in the country or city, this ready-to-assemble black and wooden style is ideal for all.
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Ren Blanket Box
House Beautiful x Dreams dreams.co.uk
£199.00
Want to make a real statement? Upholstered in a velvet-finish grey fabric, this gorgeous ottoman from the House Beautiful collection at Dreams has slim dark wood-effect legs and a gold diamond pattern on top. With deep storage space, this is an excellent choice if you need more storage but don’t want to compromise on style.
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Wooden storage bench
swooneditions.com
£299.00
With a modern appearance, this wooden storage bench has four square mesh shelves underneath to provide a practical spot for shoes, wellies and bags.
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Hallway Storage Bench
amazon.co.uk
Simple yet oh-so stylish, this plain white hallway storage bench keeps items neatly out of sight. Simply hide away your belongings and use as a handy seat when the padded trunk is closed.
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Indie Velvet Storage Ottoman
Hit refresh on your interiors with this stylish velvet storage ottoman in grey. Upholstered in a plush velvet, it has a quilting detail, ample storage space and contrasting Scandi-style wooden legs.
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Hallway storage bench
Argos Home argos.co.uk
£85.00
Practical for smaller hallways, this storage bench from Argos has two willow baskets to neatly hide up to six pairs of shoes. Finished with a classic white paint, it’s a charming addition to any home.
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Habitat Pandora Velvet Ottoman – Pink
We’re crushing on this velvet ottoman storage bench, which has vented lid detailing and pink velvet upholstery for a glam finish. If the colour is not quite for you, it’s also available in grey.
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