The Patterned Interior
By (Author) Greg Natale
By (author) Martyn Lawrence Bullard
Rizzoli International Publications
Rizzoli International Publications
18th September 2018
United States
General
Non Fiction
Architecture: interior design
747
Hardback
256
Width 235mm, Height 295mm
At once sophisticated and full of robust character, Greg Natales interiors are renowned around the world for creating environments that traverse serenity and flamboyance. By studying a project from the broadest point of view down to its smallest detail, Natale successfully transforms any space - deftly marrying contemporary accents with vintage pieces through his signature interplay of pattern and design. In The Patterned Interior, an exquisite new photographic monograph by Rizzoli, Natales unique insights are accompanied by stunning images by acclaimed photographer Anson Smart.
The Patterned Interior guides readers through a diverse selection of residences that showcase Natales exploration of the power and importance of pattern. Featuring photographs that span multiple countries and myriad styles, The Patterned Interior tours a rural Oklahoma property that redefines contemporary rustic cool, a unique surf-inspired penthouse overlooking one of Australias most sought-after beaches, a Midtown New York pied--terre that exudes sophistication, a vast country estate in southern Australia with a distinct rock vibe, and a light-filled city apartment in one of Sydneys most iconic buildings.
With a forward by Martyn Lawrence Bullard, a star of the hit series Million Dollar Decorators, and a regular on the AD100 and Elle Decors A-List, The Patterned Interior is destined to become a classic among both interior design professionals and fans of decoration.
"Greg proves himself in this book to be not just a leader in the field in his own country, but to be a world-class tastemaker. His singular style has become admired internationally, inspiring many to be true to themselves, to be more adventurous with pattern, and to live life to the fullest through fun and totally fabulous design. This is undeniably the signature of a master designer, the signature of Greg Natale."Martyn Lawrence Bullard
Internationally feted designer Greg Natale has received numerous awards from the U.S. to his native Australia. Natales work has been featured in magazines including
Architectural Digest, Wallpaper, Vogue Living, Time, Harpers Bazaar, and Belle along with being published in many design books.
Greg studied interior design at the Design Centre Enmore in Sydney, visual arts at Sydney College of the Arts and architecture at Sydneys University of Technology and 2001 founded Greg Natale Design. Among the many awards to his name, one of the most recent is winning International Luxury Designer of the Year for 2016 at High Point Market in North Carolina.
Greg has extended his passion for pattern, line and color into other design disciplines, exploring his love of geometric and organic designs through the creation of ranges of rugs, carpets, wallpaper, tiles, furniture and homewares. He has collaborated with local and global brands such as leading Australian firm Designer Rugs and Italian tile experts Bisazza.
His first book, The Tailored Interior, was first published in Australia by Hardie Grant Books in 2014 and released in the UK and US the following year. Named by Architectural Digest USA as one of the 21 Best Books by Designers and Architects of 2015, it showcases some of the incredible spaces that have made Greg one of Australias most sought-after interior designers.