Taking risks in design is practically my mantra – we constantly push the boundaries with our collection and our interiors. Sticking with one look or going for an all matched scheme in the world of AAA is a major faux pas. So if you want to up the style ratings in your pad consider adding the odd animal inspired object. Designers throughout the globe punctuate their schemes with animal inspired objects as they add interest and depth to a scheme – think Jonathan Adler and Kelly Wearstler. In fact my affinity with the animal kingdom inspired me to design a collection of animal lights that brings an original sense of glamour coupled with a tongue in cheek twist. It’s a collection that’s sensual yet accessible at the same time, highfalutin yet informal.Living without animals is like living without love I say it’s the feeling they emit. Whether that’s our lights or say Ben Di Lisi’s fab animal cushions for example they not only serve a purpose they tell a narrative emit a feeling, enliven an environment. Whether it’s a flea market find or from a luxe showroom it doesn’t matter – what matters is they add an irresistible twist to a room.
Photography Damian Russell
Super cute
Photography Graham Atkins Hughes
Couldn’t really write a post on animals without highlighting our very first collection of lighting now could I?
Excellent post, Abigail. I agree, it’s always enjoyable to see designers who push the boundries and produce pieces that will become a talking point – something a little quirky and different. Both you and Mr. Adler rock at this.
Thank you Will flattered to be in such highly esteemed company as Mr Adler
Omg…. i love Fu dogs like the one in the first picture though ‘supposedly’ they should come as a pair (a male and a female) – perhaps you could design a contemporary set of Fu dogs for me with a quirky twist one day?
WOW . I love it!!I also have those kinds of foo dogs so that lamp would be perfect at my place:)
Thanks for sharing great inspiration!!!
xoxo
Rikke
Absolutely loving the pelican and dog lamps with dinky shades – superb! Mo.x
Reminds me, used to have a rather large sitting leopard which at the time was considered rather tacky. I loved him. He sat in my dark navy hall wearing a rather larger pile of assorted hats.
When we moved, his head got knocked off…sad day! My hallway has felt empty ever since!
ADORE THE ZOO LAMPS ..ONCE UGLY UNWANTED REPURPOSED AND NOW LOVELY AND WANTED.. GREAT TWEAK
I could not agree more! It is the tension created by putting disparate things together that makes decorating exciting. I am always looking for that element of surprise and unexpected synergy that comes with throwing together the things that potentially don’t work.
Loving the original 50′s lampshade and the blue vignette!