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Last week House & Garden reported that “chintz is back (as if it ever went away) and looking better than ever…. There is something unashamedly old fashioned about a good chintz,” they say adding “We think it’s time to fly the flag for chintz again!” Well I adore “old fashioned” so of course, I agree. Click here to read more.
The January issue of House & Garden features the New South Wales country house of designer Cameron Kimber… It is full of chintz, and the blogosphere and Instagram have been abuzz! There is definitely a renewed interest in traditional design elements including chintz, antiques, oil paintings, and English country style. Let’s take a look at Kimber’s home, along with some other beautiful images from his portfolio.
“I’ve always liked the English country house look, so I decorated this house with that sort of interior in mind,” said Kimber. “It’s refreshing being here after being in the city all week, where my apartment is more streamlined. Here it’s all flowers, porcelain and pretty colours.” The curtains are Lee Jofa’s iconic Althea. Click here to read his guide to pelmets.
This light-filled room is used for entertaining. Kimber says the combination of the slim shutters, paneling, and pale walls was partially inspired by rooms decorated by Bunny Mellon.
This image from Instagram shows the true warmth and coziness of this room.
Note the Fuchsia chintz by Colefax & Fowler. Image via Pinterest.
Kimber was inspired by pelmet designs of the Thirties and Forties for the bathroom. “I felt this particular design had a whimsical touch, and suited the custom-printed Colefax and Fowler fabric,” he said.
For more, please visit House & Garden. Below are more interiors from Cameron Kimber’s portfolio…
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I don’t think there is anything more inviting than a chintz covered chair. It says come on over and have a seat.
Much as I love traditional design, i am going to need new inspiration.. chintz is not happening for me yet 😉
Love all of it! So cozy but sophisticated at the same time!