If you're anything like us here at Rockett St George, you'll love a nosy around someone's home - especially when that someone is a celebrated interiors influencer.
We're delighted to introduce the fabulous @colourfulleopard (aka Lois C), and showcase some of her most successful signature looks, some of which feature homeware from your favourite online emporium (aka us). We caught up with Lois and asked her to talk us through the seven looks here...
1. The Leopard Print Sofa
I chose this gorgeous sofa to suit the house we were living in at the time - it had a small living room and high ceilings, so there wasn’t much space for any other furniture. Whatever I bought had to pack a punch! I love a 'more is more' style, so along with some patterned wallpaper, the sofa helped us to achieve the busyness of a maximalist look without the need for lots of clutter. We've moved since we bought it, but the sofa works just as well in our new home. She now has space to shine!
Copy the look:
- The Grace Medium Sofa in Leopard Love Velvet Natural, £1,299
- Natural Leopard Love Nest Of Coffee Tables, £345
2. The Leopard Print Dining Chairs
I’ve had these dining chairs for a few years and they were chosen for one reason and one reason only - because they're leopard print! I love the bold statement they make and everyone comments on them. I’ve paired them with a really modern dining table - this room is open plan, so can take bold patterns and clashes.
Shop the look:
- Small Black & Gold Strawberry Ornament, £30
- Set of 2 Leopard Print Candles, £28
The Leopard Print Bedspread
I love a luxurious bedspread and this double-sided black quilt adds interest and texture to the bed to give the layered look that I love. I like to style my patterned throws with plain bedding and statement cushions to make them pop.
Shop the look:
- Small Off White Heart on Hand Ornament, £14
- Reversible Black & Lovestruck Leopard Print Throw, £200
4. The Leopard Print Tub Chair
This piece was won at auction and originally came from one of the late Peter Stringfellow's nightclubs in London. It’s always a talking point and tends to move around the house as it’s a surprisingly useful occasional chair! I love vintage pieces with a back story.
Copy the look:
- Vintage Footage Planter, £50
- Pink Elephant Stoneware Vase, £35
5. The Leopard Print Bar Stool
We have a tiny breakfast bar in the kitchen - it's so small we weren't intending to use it as such until I came across this fabulous slim bar stool. It helps zone the area without taking up much space but its leopard print-etched design means it's still in keeping with the luxurious look I love.
Shop the look:
- Black Leopard Love Bar Stool, £165
- Pink Ceramic Vase With Luscious Red Lips, £38
6. The Leopard Print Wallpaper
We had a leftover roll of wallpaper from our previous house, and I thought I would reuse it in my downstairs toilet! I love how vibrant the green is and the way it adds some much-needed interest to a functional space.
Shop the look:
- Small Black & Gold Strawberry Ornament, £30
- Gold Dried Flowers Glass Candle Holder, £30
7. The Leopard Print Cushions
The balcony was a huge selling point with this house. I'm intending to slowly turn it into a peaceful sanctuary but until then, these cushions help to add interest to otherwise neutral, practical furniture that stays out all year round.
Copy the look:
- Leopard Love Velvet Fringe Feather Filled Cushion, £40
- HKLiving Peach & Cream Stripe Velvet Cushion, £45
- Set of 2 Rustic Lanterns, £55
What's Secret To Creating A Home You Love?
The secret to creating a home you love is to decorate it with only yourselves in mind, to not save things for best and to fill it with whatever your heart desires. Your home should be your safe space and sanctuary so regardless of your decor style I think that’s something important to work towards.
And Finally...Is Leopard Print A Neutral?
I definitely consider leopard print to be a neutral. It’s certainly how we use it in our home! It fits in with all colour schemes (almost without exception) and it can be used as little or as much as your heart desires. We have rooms with beige walls and the odd leopard print throw and at the other end of the leopard print spectrum we have rooms with colourful walls, wallpaper and several different clashes of leopard print!
