I help interior designers decorate their client's homes with cozy, pattern-filled wallpaper & home decor.
This part always makes me nervous…
Studio SpotlightI’ve mentioned a few times before that I really struggle when it comes to adding color to my designs and illustrations. I’m not entirely sure why. Maybe it’s because there are SO many colors to choose from? Maybe it’s because I’m looking at them on a screen and don’t have them physically in my hands? Whatever the reason, the coloring step always makes me nervous. I tend to really like my line work and then ruin it with the colors. But this time was different! About a month ago, I created a standard palette with some of my favorite colors that I can use as a starting point. I think starting with a bit of cohesion really set me up for success. Here is the color palette I ended up with for my upcoming collection! I thought it turned out well. I have some cool neutrals with the blues that balance out the warmer colors. Plus, I managed to whittle it down to only 8 colors! I started with about 15 colors and I spent time consolidating the ones that were similar or could perform similar roles. Having a small color palette is key to keeping the collection cohesive, but it can be really hard to do when you’re working with 12 different patterns. It took me several hours to balance out the colors so that the designs complemented one another while also standing out on their own. I won’t give too much away yet, because I plan on writing a whole series showing off the designs in the collection, but here’s a little sneak peek at a couple. Mark your calendar, because the full collection will be released on October 7! I can’t wait to share more! ~Rachel |
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I help interior designers decorate their client's homes with cozy, pattern-filled wallpaper & home decor.
One application I was thinking about the most while designing ‘Vineyard Views’ was wallpaper. This year I developed a little obsession for wallpaper and I create most of my designs with it in mind. I’ve always been a fan of gallery walls filled with art prints and wallpaper is kind of like the ultimate version of that. So here’s a look at how you can use my latest collection on your walls! Roses will look great in a bedroom for a little dramatic, moody vibe. Brick for a faux kitchen...
It’s here!! My latest collection, ‘Vineyard Views’ is now available for licensing and purchase on wallpaper, fabric, and home decor. Over the next few weeks, I’m going to be highlighting designs from the collection, the products you can buy them on, and licensing options for those of you manufacturing your own products. Here’s a peek at some of the designs in the collection— Check out the full collection! Find everything you need inside Pattern Portal For my boutique brand owners, interior...
Studio Spotlight Here’s another collection update! Things got exciting this week. My focus was to assemble the bits and pieces of my inked designs and motifs into their final pattern repeats! Now they will repeat seamlessly across a surface. I also threw some temporary colors on them to get an idea of how many colors I want to use. I don’t overthink this. Just toss a little color on so I can see them all together and I will finalize the colors later. Here’s a peek at two of the patterns—...