Interior designer Kit Kemp is synonymous with vibrant patterns. Her signature designs have transformed hotels on both sides of the Atlantic, while also enhancing stylish residences. Known for her daring color pairings, her patterns are bold yet thoughtfully curated.
In her design insights, Kit shares a powerful tip for creating striking patterns: scaling.
This approach is one she showcases in her hotels, and now she’s ready to help you implement it in your own space. Here’s what you need to know.
“When merging various patterns, the key is to utilize different scales. This allows each pattern to breathe and not clash with others,” Kit explains.
This technique encourages exploration of eclectic designs without overwhelming the area while leveraging scale in design. But what exactly does scaling entail?
Kit illustrates this concept through her design choices at The Whitby Hotel (shown below). In this setting, she paired Carla Kranendonk’s large-scale artwork featuring bold brushstrokes with smaller photographic elements to form a striking focal point.
While Kit noted that the area required minimal adjustments, her design studio couldn’t resist adding a backdrop with a mix of patterns. “It may seem busy, but it’s well-balanced,” she asserts.
She recommends using textiles for scaling, as they offer numerous opportunities to creatively mix patterns and craft memorable moments.
The trick is to embrace bold prints and contrasting colors, presenting them in a way that promotes harmony rather than chaos.
Kit’s home ideas consistently promise a stylish outcome, and we anticipate her scaling technique will deliver the same results. It’s time to recreate the essence of Firmdale and Kit Kemp's stunning London townhouse in our homes, one pattern at a time.
