Cool weather equates to warm interiors, which is more than simply turning up the heat. Homes that are filled with rich colors, texture and accessories that cannot be sourced. The ideal spaces if you have an afternoon to dwindle and book to finish, which is what the British do so well. Enter Nina Campbell. If designers were to have a monarchy Campbell would be the queen.
A combination of bespoke pieces to unify color and scheme create a personalized Manhattan living room. Photo credit: Joshua McHugh
In her new book, Nina Campbell Interior Decoration: Elegance and Ease (Rizzoli, New York), Campbell features a range of international homes from her half-century career. Her inauguration to the trade began with such firms as Colefax & Fowler and Mark Birley before embarking on her own interiors firm. The designer’s esteemed pedigree infuses her designs. The rooms are cozy without diminishing their elegance. Detailing abounds with matching lamps, weighty window treatments and portraits of mannered ancestors blocked within heavy frames. Despite her layered technique, the style lacks museum-quality fussiness due to their inclusion of fresh colors and a stealth addition of a modern pattern or accent. Perfect for gatherings with guests who you rather not see leave.
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- Campbell calls upon her elegant and rich color palette that are beautifully supported with stately pieces. Photo credit: Paul Raeside
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- Restorative, timeless and comfort are the strong traits that complete this bedroom’s look. Photo credit: Paul Raeside
Campbell has worked with an exclusive clientele that includes everyone from Rod Stewart to the Duke and Duchess of York. She came to be identified as the arbiter of traditional English style for the dweller who craves their own personal interpretation of the cultivated design no matter where their home may be pitched. Campbell is a firm believer of the collaborative process so the client can tailor her oeuvre in a way that connects to their lifestyle.
Classic English design realized in this elegant bedroom. Photo credit: Bethany Nauert
3 Design Traits that Hallmark a Nina Campbell Space:
- The home is a series of rooms that can remain connected with a unified color or pattern.
- Take classic elements into the present day with an attention to modern elements and understated luxuries.
- Create spaces with fine detailing and craftsmanship by adding specified joinery and bespoke pieces.
An example of Campbell’s balance between wit and function via an injection of contemporary patterns and reflective mirrors aside open windows to bring in more light and the illusion of a larger space. Photo credit: Simon Brown
A home with Campbell’s imprint will make a confirmed minimalist reconsider their aesthetic. Though cluttered spaces they are not. Every piece has a deliberate purpose in relation to the overall scheme. The design mentality is less concerned about square footage allotted to garage space yet reveres craftsmanship. Comfort and style coexist, diminishing the likelihood of a seasonal redesign.
Scenes from Nina Campbell’s comfortable and classic British childhood. Photo credit: Collection of Nina Campbell
Resources:
Nina Campbell Interior Decoration: Elegance and Ease: Rizzoli, New York
