Farrow & Ball and FLOWER: Showcasing Design in Baton Rouge

 Left Hallway: Check BP 6004 | Ceilings: Au Lait No.CB9 in Modern Emulsion | Woodwork: Au Lait No.CB9 in Modern Eggshell. Right Dressing Room: Cabinet doors and woodwork: Inchyra Blue No.289 in Full Gloss | Door detailing: De Nimes No.299 in Full Gloss | Wallpaper: Dot 5904 .  Photographs: Paul Costello

Today we’re heading to Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Specifically, Ivy House. This 6,000 square foot space is the latest FLOWER magazine showhouse and showcases a selection of truly talented designers. Using a range of colours and finishes, the designers set out to impress — and impress they have. Let’s take a look around.

This showhouse certainly starts as it means to go on. As soon as you step inside, you’re greeted by a spectacular sight from designer Ware Porter. Our Check wallpaper from the Carte Blanche collection in Au Lait , Liquorice and Roasted Macadamia covers the walls of the double height space. Paired with Au Lait on the ceiling and the black metal railings, the combination creates a sophisticated statement that draws you in.   

When talking about his grounded colour scheme, Ware explained: “We see colours all around us and colours in nature, the neutrality of the sky and the ground, and I believe in bringing all of that inside.” 

He also paid us a rather lovely compliment too: “I can’t say enough good things about Farrow & Ball. The one thing I will say is, they’ve nailed colour.” 

With a curated choice of colour, finish and wallpaper, Arianne Bellizaire has transformed an often-overlooked space — the dressing room. De Nimes takes centre stage in the statement shine of Full Gloss, creating an elegant, luxurious feel. Details of Inchyra Blue and Dot wallpaper from our Carte Blanche collection add extra special touches to make this dressing room truly decadent.  

Talking about her project, Arianne said:  

“The Carte Blanche collection is really bold and I loved the challenge of figuring out how to use it in my space, because my space is very traditional when you look at it. How do you take a paper that specific and let people see it in a way that feels relevant to them, feels approachable to them? That’s the power of design. Taking something and putting it in the right context and making it work.  

Charmingly eclectic and yet thoughtfully curated, this study feels as though it’s been filled with carefully collected treasures over the years. Created by Laura Roland, it has a timeless, relaxed feel. The ultra-matt Dead Flat® finish makes soft Lichen look even more enticing on the walls and ceiling.   

When talking about her colour scheme, Laura said: “I choose Lichen because it is neutral but also has colour. It’s a little dusty like how a library should be. It’s one of my favourite colours that Farrow & Ball has.”