In the BOH series What I Love, we’re asking designers to build us a mood board of what’s inspiring them right now.
Patrick Fox remembers where he came from. The designer at New York–based Crafted Interiors grew up in Ireland, and often draws inspiration from the country’s ever-changing seasons when working on a project. “I will never forget my roots,” he tells Business of Home.
For his current flat lay, Fox employed a mix of warm earth tones and soft cool hues to evoke everything from the fresh floral pinks of spring and summer to the misty greenish grays of fall and winter. “Each element reflects the natural beauty and dynamic weather patterns that define Ireland's unique landscape throughout the year,” he says.
An impressive range of tactile organic materials—think solid oak, silk, stone and wool—ultimately pulls the scheme together. “I love striking the elegant balance between meticulous design and unrestrained nature,” says Fox. “It creates a polished yet serene aesthetic.”
Here, the designer breaks down the details, from custom carpets to crackle-glazed cocktail tables.
1. SEVENTH HEAVEN FLOORING BY CARLISLE WIDE PLANK FLOORS
“A mood board inspired by nature wouldn’t be complete without a beautiful natural wood floor. This comes in solid or engineered, and we love the variation in the tones.”
2. LUSH AF-475 PAINT BY BENJAMIN MOORE
“This paint color is a crowd favorite at Crafted. It ticks all the boxes.”
3. NO. 788 CHAIR BY A. RUDIN
“I think all designers have a favorite tub chair, and this is mine. The custom wood outer shell and metallic detailing elevate a very classic profile. We love to pair it with Brentano fabrics for the extra layer of personality.”
4. VERIA CARPET IN TURQUOISE BY STARK
“This carpet is beautifully subtle and adds color in a quiet way.”
5. GYPSY COCKTAIL TABLE BY CLIFF YOUNG LTD.
“I love the movement in this table [by Cliff Young Ltd.], especially its crackle-glaze finish.”
6. BRUGES FABRIC IN SMOKE BY SAVANNAH HAYES
“This has beautiful misty gray tones.”
7. CAROLINA RICE BELGIAN LINEN FABRIC IN BLUSH BY EMILY DAWS TEXTILES AT SOMERSELLE
“We strongly believe a good blush tone can work in so many color palettes. This fabric comes in that perfect shade and works perfectly in this intricate pattern.”
8. HEM RUG IN SIENNA RED BY CLOAK
“This custom rug is hand-knotted in 100 percent jute and adds warmth to the flat lay with its muddy-red tone.”
9. CIPOLLINO STONE BY AKDO
“If you stare at this stunning stone long enough, it starts to move. The deep tones make it feel like a river stream.”
10. 1150/5 SIDEBOARD BY PATRICK FOX FOR CRAFTED INTERIORS
“This was custom-designed for a client. It incorporates a custom black-painted oak with a walnut interior. We added a beautiful Cambria stone on top—for added durability—and multimetal legs.”
11. HELLEBORUS WALLPAPER IN 5602 BY FARROW & BALL
“We were drawn to the large print of this wallpaper and its unique citrus colorway.”
12. SKYGARDEN 2 LIGHT IN GOLD BY MARCEL WANDERS AT FLOS
“Nothing screams luxury more than an oversize gold dome with a surprise plasterwork floral moment.”
13. BRIAR FABRIC IN SNOW/NAVY BY REBECCA ATWOOD
“Rebecca is known for her beautiful watercolor patterns, but she also has great base indoor/outdoor fabrics. We love this fabric for its stitch detailing.”
14. GEODOT FABRIC IN WINTER SUN BY JENNY SAN MARTIN
“I married a Canadian, so I always try to support Canadian designers. We found this fabric through Somerselle and fell in love with the geometry and spots of yellow.”
15. CUBBY FABRIC IN INVERNESS BY A. DARLING FOR THEO DECOR AT SOMERSELLE
“I’m a sucker for subtle injections of color, so I love this fabric for the speckles of blue and turquoise on the soft pink background.”
16. CALACATTA VIOLA MARBLE BY BAS STONE
“I love the depth of color in this natural stone with subtle splashes of green against the rich purple. We love how no two slabs are the same.”
17. WALNUT NIGHTSTAND BY EBENUS FURNITURE AT ETSY
“This nightstand is designed and made in Spain, and it is one of my favorite finds in recent years. I love the delicate legs balancing the stone top. The detailing is flawless, and everything I love about furniture craftsmanship.”
18. ESSEX TILE IN CUSTOM COLORWAY BY ARCHSPARX
“This is a beautiful handmade tile by Archsparx with custom color options, which means you can bring true craftsmanship to a space.”
19. SIGNATURE SATIN BRASS CABINET KNOB BY SCHAUB
“The standard knob profile is elevated with the knurled detailing. This offers great texture and elegance.”
20. PERFORATED FLUSH DOME BY ALLIED MAKER
“I love the simple shape of this light with the beautiful combinations of brass, black and walnut finishes and added perforation for depth. We love combining it with the alabaster sconce.”
21. ARSENE FABRIC IN FIGUE BY PIERRE FREY
“I love the vintage vibes of this soft fabric—it’s super soft and rich in color.”
22. CUSTOM RUG SAMPLE BY RIRI CRAFTS
“We love this family-run business based in Nepal. They create incredible bespoke rugs only available to the trade, and each piece has vegetable-dyed silk or wool.”
