Lauren Samuelsson, University of Wollongong
10.08.2023 - 13:47 / bhg.com
David Tsay
Nathan Turner is a seasoned maximalist. His ability to mix adventurous combinations of color, pattern, and texture is showcased in his joyful table settings, layered interiors, and punchy wallpaper and textile collection at Wallshoppe. So what’s his secret for getting it all right? For this table, the answer is repetition.
“If you look at the table without the flowers, it’s almost all the same color scheme: green, blue, white,” he says. Even though it’s colorful, the consistency sets a quiet base on which the bright vases and flowers stand out. Each vase contains one type of flower in a single color. “Mixed bouquets would have gone too nuts,” Nathan says. “This color-blocking story is bold but fundamentally simple.”
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The idea for this lush table setting started with what Nathan describes as an easy DIY project. “I saw these plain bisque vases, and I immediately wanted to dip them in paint,” he says. “Once I started, I couldn’t stop; it was so satisfying.” He knew he wanted to use them as a centerpiece, so he picked their colors to pair with his own collection of blue floral linens (available at wallshoppe.com).
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Nathan approached the tablescape in stages. First, he did the setting (linens, plates, flatware, glassware), then he focused on the centerpiece of dipped vases and candleholders and flowers. To tie them together, he repeated shades of green and blue throughout, with splashes of hot pink for energy. A large fig leaf breaks up the white-on-white napkin and plate.
I'm definitely a maximalist—more is more. This table could make the same impact with half the stuff, but I love the drama of 'just keep going.'
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To determine the palette for the vases and candleholders, Nathan says: “I
Lauren Samuelsson, University of Wollongong
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