In the BOH series What I Love, we’re asking designers to build us a mood board of what’s inspiring them right now.
Britany Simon is drawn to unexpected pieces that feel offbeat yet carefully considered. The Scottsdale, Arizona, designer gravitates toward exaggerated proportions, tactile surfaces and bold color. “My inspiration often comes from fashion, contemporary art and the tension between refinement and irreverence,” she tells Business of Home.
Simon’s current mood board features a collage of what she’s currently coveting, including a mirror-polished stainless steel coffee table and a low-profile sofa with a sinuous backrest. “There is a decidedly cool, feminine energy, balanced by architectural forms, sculptural objects and substantial materials,” she explains. “I love starting with a sophisticated foundation and then layering in those slightly surprising moments that give a space personality and keep it from feeling too safe or predictable.”
The final scheme strikes the balance between polished and playful. “Together, these selections feel fresh, expressive and a little edgy—the kind of pieces that can give an interior its point of view without sacrificing longevity,” she says. “It feels collected and elevated without taking itself too seriously.”
Here, the designer breaks down the details, from a Picasso-inspired painting to a chair with squiggly legs.
1. WOMAN IN CHAIR (PINK AND YELLOW) BY JOHN MILLEI AT ARTSY
“I am a sucker for bold, colorful art; faces; and anything inspired by Picasso.”
2. FLOWER TOWER LAMP BY ATELIER BIAGETTI AT LOUIS VUITTON
“I am always drawn to light fixtures as sculpture, and this was one of my favorite pieces I saw while in Milan for Salone this past spring.”
3. MONTE SOFA 450 BY GARCÉ DIMOFSKI WITH KARAKORUM FABRIC IN DUNA BY DEDAR AT INVISIBLE COLLECTION
“I am drawn to the creative use of curves on the back of this sofa. It is a unique way to give some softness and femininity in a perfectly contemporary way.”
4. BISTROT HORIZONTAL BOOKCASE BY HENGE
“This linear metal bookcase gives such an incredible sculptural edge to any space. It would also be an incredible room divider between living spaces in an open-concept room.”
5. SQUARES AND STRANDS SCULPTURE IN YVES KLEIN BLUE BY LAUREN WILLIAMS
“Fiber art is having such a moment and I love these bold contemporary architectural forms.”
6. EVIL EYE SHEER FABRIC IN GRAIN BY NATASHA BARADARAN
“I’m using this fabric for draperies in our new office space. I love the lace-inspired design, but it features an ‘evil eye’ motif that you don’t notice at first. I hope it brings an extra level of protection to our new space!”
7. AMOIR LIBRE WALLCOVERING IN ROSE THE BY DEDAR
“I’m in a moiré phase at the moment, and I love that [Dedar offers] a coordinating fabric to pattern-drench a space.”
8. KOHLER COMPONENTS RIBBON SPOUT FAUCET WITH OYL HANDLES IN VIBRANT BRUSHED MODERNE BRASS AT FERGUSON HOME
“Kohler is always a go-to for our studio. We recently selected this faucet for our office—I love the Moderne Brass finish and the unique knurled handles from this collection.”
9. CUSTOM COCCOLOBA RUG BY ATELIER AGAHZADEH
“These custom rugs are to die for—each one is so unique and special, and always seem to be on the cutting edge of pattern and color.”
10. SURFACE TABLE IN MIRROR POLISHED STAINLESS STEEL BY STUDIO NAWA AT ADORNO
“I’m really drawn to polished stainless steel right now, especially in this organic form that feels very approachable and unexpected.”
11. ECLIPSE SIDE TABLE WITH CAFÉ AU LAIT TOP AND MIRROR BRONZE LEG BY KÖRNER INTERIORS AT INVISIBLE COLLECTION
“This table would elevate any space, and the top is in the perfect pinkish coral tone.”
12. ELEMENTI TIERED FRINGE IN TARTUFO BY SAMUEL & SONS
“I love the use of fringe to add more character and movement to a stool or sofa. This is a great multicolored option that can be used in a cool, layered way.”
13. FORMA PULLS AND APPLIANCE PULLS IN NICKEL BY LO & CO
“Lo & Co does such an amazing job of creating handles that add character and texture to cabinet doors. I love the art deco feel of the Forma collection.”
14. HONEY CHAIR BY DEYA
“I am a sucker for a playful chair. This one packs a punch of personality with both material and form.”
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