Inspired Interiors Fiction

Novels invite us to conjure imagined spaces – to turn our mind’s eye to an author’s creation, and together construct visions of life and scenes in another time, world, or place. Our surroundings and culture influence the way we envision the spaces and places that fictional figures inhabit. Our designers have focused their visionary skills on the imagined spaces of some of the most iconic characters of classical literature, and have updated them with consideration as to how those characters might live in the contemporary world. This is a flight of fancy, and

an indulgence into fine design. Join us.

Jay Gatsby's large home hosted elaborate cocktail parties that attracted flocks of middle and high class New Yorkers in the 1920s. Today, nearly 100 years later, the Roaring Twenties' definitive Art Deco interior style has re-surged in popularity. We’ve imagined Gatsby’s space as we see it in the book: large open rooms with tall ceilings and grand, decorative fixtures and surfaces, crafted from the most luxurious materials. Brass elements echo throughout, illuminating and elevating an already impressive space. Note that as impressive the space is, nothing is overdone, which makes it more modern, and arguably, more inviting.

Willy Wonka is an eccentric character, whose very essence projects "fun." For this reason, we've designed his space with bright, carnival-themed colors, with a wood staircase that makes the look more contemporary. The spiral staircase was inspired by the erratic flow of the Chocolate River. Wonka's appreciation for chaos is apparent here, so a traditional linear staircase doesn’t suit him. The lollypop sculpture was an obvious fit. This is a real sculpture, and part of a limited series by modern pop artist Jonathan Paul (alias: Desire Obtain Cherish / D.O.C.).

This dining room corner hearkens back to the story's most iconic scene, when young Oliver bravely asks the orphanage chef, "please sir, may I have some more?" In contrast to his meager beginnings, this dining room reflects his progression to comfortable living as an adult. The space reflects modesty, but still feels like a cozy, welcoming space. It contains all that one would need, some expression of personal style, but nothing overwhelming. Wood furniture was added due to its prevalence in British architecture and home furnishings in the mid 19th century, the time in which the story is set. The French moldings and paneling also reflect a style then popular in Britain. What looks to be a somber color palette, perhaps to those with access to grander lifestyles, would have felt warm and welcoming to a character who has experienced the depths of poverty, loss, and desperation.

In dying, the Wicked Witch reveals a great irony in her self-perception. Like most children's stories, there is a clear, dichotomous divide between the good and the evil characters, and generally beauty is associated with the good characters, while the evil characters tend to have ugly or frightening traits. Here, we recognize that not only has the Wicked Witch accepted her deviant nature, but she also identifies it as a beautiful quality. This sentiment leads us to believe that she doesn't find her green skin unappealing, but that she embraces her oddity and perhaps even flaunts it. We’ve fashioned her space to do the same. As legend has it, witches may live for centuries - which is a concept we’ve manifested through the traditional Victorian style reflected in older structures like the fireplace. However, we've updated the furniture for a contemporary style and made green the

predominant color for the most obvious of reasons.