#5 - At Home Series - Bree Leech
We are very honoured to have Bree Leech on our blog. Bree has been one of Capra Designs' supporters since day 1 and we are so proud of having her by our side on this crazy business journey.
Bree is the colour queen. She is an incredible stylist and the Director of her eponymous studio and a true colour specialist. As a trend forecaster with a more than 25 years of experience within the interior design world, Bree works with amazing Australian brands such as Dulux with whom she produces their not to be missed Colour Forecast every year.
We are so lucky to have Bree's styling insights on our blog.
A lovely way to style your bookshelves: playing with patterns, shapes, colours and heights. - featured products: Keepsake Box Set in Salt Terrazzo, Bud Planter in White, Archie Pot Set in White Terrazzo, Banjo Planter in White Terrazzo.
1. Tell us a bit about you. What’s your creative field, style, passion etc?
I'm an interior Designer, stylist and trend forecaster. My style is very much centered around colour and playfulness, I love to mix old and new, colours that are a bit unexpected and interesting patterns and shapes. I'm passionate about inspiring others to experiment with colour and really find their own style that makes them happy.
2. How does your creativity play into your home aesthetic?
Within my home aesthetic I get to experiment with what colours might work together, which products and patterns - so creativity really plays a big part - and I don't always get it right! A big part of being creative is experimentation - so making mistakes and learning what works is super important - at home I can confidently explore all of these things.
Experimenting with shapes and patterns for a very personal home decor. - featured products: Bud Planter in White, Archie Pot Set in White Terrazzo, Keepsake Box Set in Salt Terrazzo.
3. What Capra Designs products did you choose and why?
I chose the Bud Pot, the Archie Pot & Small Archie Pot and the super cute Keepsake Boxes. I was drawn to these for their colour and shapes, the simple white of the Bud planter lets the cute retro shape be the hero and works so well against a coloured backdrop, while the fun shapes of the Archie Pots and Keepsake Boxes make great styling accessories - and they all work together.
Having a Block Colour element in a vignette is great to soften a bold Terrazzo look. - featured products: Archie Pot Set in White Terrazzo, Keepsake Box Set in Salt Terrazzo, Bud Planter in White.
4. What role does colour play in your home decor?
Colour has ‘main character energy’ in my home! Colour is the thing that inspires me, fuels my creativity and provides a necessary hit of dopamine when I see it. In short - it is my ‘be all’ :)
A colourful back wall is ideal to showcase your favourite homewares. - featured products: Dome Keepsake Box & Cone Keepsake Box in Salt Terrazzo.
5. What do you love about living with plants?
My plant collection continues to grow, I'm not the greenest of thumbs but I've learnt which species of plants I can and can't look after so I have a pretty good balance now. Plants really uplift me and make a space feel more complete - and it's such a joy to see them grow and to be able to nurture that.
You can follow Bree on Instagram: @breeleech
Or connect with her through her website: www.breeleech.com
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Thanks again Bree!
If you have missed the first articles of the 'At Home Series' click below:
#1 - Bianca Lambert
#2 - Courtney Adamo
#3 - Maryanne Moodie
#4 - Jason Chongue
xx - The Capra Designs Team
