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Fan first spotted the riotous, joyful work of Kent, England-based designer Sophie Rowell, and that first-ever introduction is so bang on we’re just going to copy and paste it here:
“Côte de Folk founder Sophie Rowell moonlights as a campanologist,” Fan wrote. “Let me save you from having to Google the term and tell you now that a campanologist is one who rings church bells. It may seem like an odd side gig for a fashion stylist-turned-interior designer, but one peek at her projects and it makes sense: Sophie makes homes sing.”
“I believe your environment has a huge impact on your day-to-day wellbeing,” Sophie tells us. “We pride ourselves on always striving to reuse, repurpose, and restore wherever possible.”
Today, Sophie takes a break from projects across the globe—including two houses “that haven’t been touched for 20+ years—such a gift”—to share her best kitchen swap, spicy design opinion, and her (perhaps surprising) source of cinematic inspiration:
You’re invited to dinner. What’s your go-to gift?
Fresh flowers with wine or champagne.
What’s on your bedside table?
My Studio Duggan lamp, always fresh flowers, a ‘luscious pea’ scented candle by Loewe, and a miniature Empire State Building given to me by my partner.
What podcast or playlist do you put on when you need inspiration?
School of Greatness with Lewis Howes.
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What’s a film or TV show whose aesthetic has stuck with you?
All the mafia movies of the ’80s and ’90s, from plush mansions to Nonna’s little Italian-style kitchen.
Which Instagram account do you go to for design inspiration?
Oooo, tough question. So many, but @palefire_studio always has great ‘studio sourcebook’ posts.
What has been your best house upgrade?
I think taking away the ceiling in my bedroom and vaulting it up into the roof. That and getting rid of my all-white kitchen and swapping it out for delicious aubergine and lilac cabinets.
My favorite paint color for the bedroom is…
Rose Uniacke’s Champagne.
My unpopular design opinion is…
Open-plan living is overrated. Bring back individual rooms with character, each with their own purpose.
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My go-to kitchen utensil is…
Small antique chopping boards. I have too many to mention.
Three words that describe my design style:
Thoughtful, innovative, sustainable.
What item from your closet do you have on repeat?
My Marfa Stance parachute parka—especially as summer is still yet to make an appearance here in the UK!
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Favorite design shop to visit (online or in person)?
Merci in Paris.
What is the last thing you purchased for your house?
A Beata Heuman Moon Light.
I don’t leave the house without…
Keys, water, phone, my dog Tippi, and lip balm.
Thanks, Sophie! She adds that she works the world over: “We offer remote interior design options, and this has worked for our US clients really well; from Iowa to Massachusetts we have worked on single rooms to whole houses in this way.” Follow Sophie’s work @cotedefolk on Instagram and via cotedefolk.com.
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