For the second piece in the Art inspiration series I chose a beautiful spring garden that has hints of both a spring and fall color palette.
I love orange and salmon florals, and when I saw Alfred Parsons' piece Orange Lilies, Broadway, Worcestershire, c 1911, I knew immediately I wanted to take this piece and turn it into a beautiful interior design space
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While this is clearly a beautiful, blooming spring garden,Parsons' color palette has a subtle sepia tone that feels both spring and fall at the same time. When translating this to home design, it means you can chose pieces that invoke a year round style.
Bright orange hued flowers aren't a common sight, but they make a seriously wonderful visual impact against lush leaves and a bright blue sky. Playing on this contrast I created a living room that evokes fresh young growth as well as a timeless, classic garden palette.
The contrast of the beautiful blue sky with the bright orange lilies immediately made me think of a graphic area rug. I was inspired by this beautiful Marrakesh Orange and Sky Blue Doormat that shows how colors that you wouldn't necessarily put together can compliment each other wonderfully. A rug with an unexpected color combination can become the statement piece in the room.
Once we have decided that the rug makes the statement, a beautiful, neutral sofa builds upon the look. This Art Deco-inspired Cream Sofa is feminine and striking without competing with the graphic pattern of the area rug. The channel tufting mimics the layering lines of the petals amongst all the flowers in our inspiration image. Pair the sofa with a green shag throw pillow to bring in the presence of rich spring foliage.
Finally, choosing a lighting option that fits in this interior garden scene is important. A soft yet structured fixture like the Planetarium Ceiling Light from Possini Euro imitates the movement of the clouds in our inspiration piece as well as the lines in the sofa.
Be sure to check out my previous post in the Art Inspiration Series about Caillebotte's Colorful Spring Gardens!
Images: Allison Rosenberg