Barclay Butera
Barclay Butera is one designer I think possesses a unique set of design skills. His ability to combine fabrics and textures is unparalleled; his sense of color is outstanding; his approach to accessorizing a room is wonderful; and his design philosophy of “in Interior Design there are no rules” is admirable.
Barclay Butera, in my eyes, is one of the most talented designers out there.
Barclay grew up in the design business, working alongside his mother. As she traveled the world designing homes for clients, Barclay was by her side, obviously learning every aspect of the design business. His natural talent and design sense, along with the technical skills he surely adopted from his mother gave him the foundation to create is own design firm at the age of 25.
Whenever you see a photo of Barclay, it is obvious that he has a strong love for fashion, and that love makes its way into the rooms he designs. He has become known for creating “fashion for the home.”
Here’s a look at a few of the rooms in his Newport Beach, Ca. home…
The grass cloth on the wall and shell framed mirror bring a bit of the beach vibe indoors, but in a sophisticated way.
His love for British Colonial design is obvious in every room of his home. I love the infusion of cobalt blue in this space.
Obviously an admirer of woven and rattan materials, he’s used the chair, oversized ottoman and rug to provided added visual interest to this space.
I love how he takes a classic blue and white color palette and gives it a new and refreshing vibe. The blue and white Chinoiserie ginger jars and wall paper give this space such personality. And the zebra bench is so gorgeous.
To further enhance his design work, Barclay has developed a custom line of furniture pillows, rugs, accessories and artwork.
Here are a few of my favorite pieces from his line…
Barclay has a real love for animal prints, and you’ll see it used in just about every room he designs.
His designs are classic, yet modern! I love the silhouette of this sofa and the refined stripe pattern.
How stunning would a pair of these pillows look of a bed draped in linen and a creamy matelassé fabric?
If you want a touch of Barclay Butera in your home everyday, pick up one of the candles from his signature candle line. So Fab!
One of the best design books I’ve ever seen, Living in Style is absolutely exquisite and a must for anyone that loves interior design.
Check out more of his work, at the Barclay Butera website here!
Photo source: Barclay Butera, House Beautiful