Take one look at Brett Beldock’s dramatic wallpaper, and it’s no surprise to learn the New York-based interior and product designer has a background in fashion. In fact, an eye for color, texture, material and scale clearly informs all her work for Brett Design, from luxe seating, tables and casegoods to a line of custom rugs for Doris Leslie Blau.
“I was influenced by my early days designing knitwear,” Beldock told New York Cottages & Gardens magazine. “Fashion and interiors have become one these days.”
Back to that wallpaper: It holds our attention like a model sashaying down the runway, and that’s because each design packs a punch.
Traditionally feminine motifs, such as English florals, feel more contemporary when printed at a larger scale on sophisticated-looking copper paper — or, as with one design featuring cascading tulips, in sepia tone. (It’s anything but antique looking.) Another style, Flower Wash, makes an impact with a lot of negative space. Much of this wallpaper design is plain white, except for bursts of painterly abstract blooms in riotous blue.
Ombre feels a bit played-out in fashion and hairstyles, but as wallpaper, it remains mesmerizing. Beldock’s ombre papers are subtle and calming, moving vertically or horizontally from, say, soft white to pastel pink or pale yellow to baby blue.
And those are just some of the latest designs. Past collections include wallpaper inspired by intricate lace patterns, delicate fauna (butterflies, goldfish) and fine jewelry (strewn with diamonds and piled with pearls). Bonus for anyone buying these high-end wall coverings: Brett Design also allows clients to customize any existing patterns by adjusting colors and scale.
To find the nearest showroom, visit www.brettdesigninc.com
