Explore the Puglia inspired collaboration from Andrew Martin and renowned interior designer Sophie Paterson
Taking its cue from the handsome town of Brindisi and its
surrounding landscape, this artful collection, comprising 34
serenely coloured cushions with luxe trims and fringes, captures
the delicate beauty and understated grace of the Adriatic Coast.
"Drawing inspiration from the rustic charm of southern Italy, the
collaboration mixes Andrew Martin's adventurous traveller spirit
with the cool elegance and effortless sophistication of Sophie
Paterson Interiors," explains Martin.
Photo: Ostuni and Fasano cushions in Celadon and Blush, Prescot 6ft-headboard in Ostuni Celdaon, Americana dining chairs in Fasano Storm, Bryan side tables, Amanda nightstands and Linden table lamps in Plaster White.
With colourways reminiscent of weathered limestone buildings,
dusty olive groves or freshly baked focaccia, a base of neutral
sandy tones is given depth from accent colours such as tan, celadon
and dusty pink. This gives the collection a timeless quality that
can easily be incorporated into any interiors scheme. Alongside
textured weaves and velvets are a selection of designs evocative of
the area's unique architecture. Ostuni's batik style block print
emulates the Romanesque essence of the eponymous old town and the
ornate details that decorate its elegant cathedral.
While the rocky coastline that forms sparkling sea caves and
towering limestone cliffs is depicted in the haphazard lines and
shadowy shapes of Apulia's ikat style print. The assorted patterns,
textures and colours of the cushions are designed to effortlessly
intermingle. As Sophie explains: 'It was important to me that the
cushion designs and palettes could be combined and would work well
together' and she suggests an asymmetric arrangement of five
cushions to accessorise a large sofa, using textural contrasts such
as plain velvets behind linen prints.
It was important to me that the cushion designs and palettes could be combined and would work well together
Sophie Paterson
Photo: Molfetta Chalk/Mattinata, Fasano Storm Vieste and Ostuni Storm/Mattinata Cushions
Photo: Ostuni Storm/Vieste and York Marl/Alezio Cushions