Design Crush: Katie Ridder

As a designer, blogger and all-around creative, I read about and study lots of interior designers.  One of the designers that has recently stood out to me is Katie Ridder.  Although Katie has designed since 1995, after a stint at House & Garden and House Beautiful magazine, her work has made an impression on me because of her use of color.
In today’s design world so many designers are creating rooms that are “quite” and “soft” often using totally neutral color palettes.  While these low-key rooms are on trend and have their place, it’s refreshing to see a designer like Katie designing rooms that are just as stylish, just as on-trend, just a sophisticated yet full of color.  Color is obviously a signature design element for Katie and she does it well.  Take a look as some of Katie’s work…

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I love that Katie has used the same color on the wall and chair fabric resulting in a room that feels very cozy and relaxed.

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A colorful sofa is something you will find in lots of Katie Ridder designed spaces.  The sofa is always the attention grabber but plays beautifully with the other textiles in the space.

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I love this combination of yellow and teal which makes the room feel pretty without being too cute.

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A colorful bed, something you don’t see a lot of these days.

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Oh how I love this orange sofa against the creamy walls and flooring.

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This is one of my favorite Katie Ridder rooms.  I love the Americana feel with a touch of eclectic glam and whimsy.

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Americana with a traditional spin. The pops of red really give this room energy.

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A great example of saturated colors mixed with pastels.
I recently added Katie Ridder’s book to my design library and have been inspired by so many of the spaces she has designed.

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To learn more about Katie and view her complete portfolio, visit her website!

XO Shelly

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