They're known for their similar funky vintage fashion, but Pearl and
Daisy Lowe reveal this shared sense of style goes further than that -
they also rock the same decor vibe.
Interiors and fashion designer Pearl, 47, and her daughter Daisy, 29, a
model, have opened the doors to their bedrooms to show off their
remarkably similar taste as part of the Hillarys Mother's Day Design
Challenge, to design the perfect boudoir.
Daisy's happy to acknowledge that 'Mum knows best' when it comes to
decor. "My mum's an amazing designer," she says. "She's certainly passed
her sense of style onto me. We're very much on the same wavelength. She
has impeccable taste and her home is like taking a walk through a golden
age of interior design. Art Deco, Victoriana and Boho vie for attention
in every room. She has this unique ability to create a look that's
rooted in the past but still feels contemporary and fresh."
Pearl's just as much a fan of her daughter's decor look. "Daisy has a
wonderfully eclectic style in her fashion and brings this into
interiors," she enthuses. "We love going to antique fairs together to
source furniture for our respective homes. It's exciting, you never know
what treasures you're going to find. It's lovely swapping ideas and
being inspired by each other."
Wondering how to channel this dreamy look in your own home? Read on to
discover the mother-daughter duo's style secrets...
Present it like Pearl
Pearl's home is a glorious, sprawling 11-bedroom Georgian country house
in Somerset. She describes its decor as 'a bit Miss Havisham' - but with
a nod to the glamorous Twenties mixed with a Seventies vibe.
"I've always had a similar style," says Pearl. "But living in Somerset
has given me access to many more antique dealers and flea markets, so I
can find considerably more variety, and the painted Rococo furniture
that I'm so fond of."
"I love being surrounded by pieces that tell a story," adds Pearl. "We
live in such a throwaway world, it's comforting to surround yourself
with furniture and objects that have a history."
As for Pearl's favourite trends for 2018, she says: "Glittery golds,
saturated hues, super-bold colour pops, fringing details on everything
from cushions to throws, and gelato pastels are all strong themes.
Small-scale prints are a key design trend, and as I'm completely
obsessed with ditsy floral and pastel paisley printed wallpaper, this
makes me very happy."
Do it like Daisy
Daisy's home is a three-bedroom Victorian terrace in London, and she
describes the decor as having a more pared-back feel than her previous
abodes, because she wanted to conjure a "calm, relaxing setting, made
interesting with textures and a few antique pieces".
She explains: "I like traditional pieces, although as I'm getting older,
I'm more about blending both modern and vintage decor, for a clean,
relaxed and neutral aesthetic."
"My colour scheme is sky blue, ivory and classic French navy, with
metallic touches to bring a warm, luxe feel. I wanted it to be chic but
sophisticated with a pastoral country feel," says Daisy.
"I've gone for lots of different cosy textures - sheepskin, quilted
items, linen - so it's all very tactile. For the windows, I've chosen to
mix a couple of prints together. I love the surprising combination of
the ticking fabric with the toile."
"My taste is very much based around vintage, antique and old things - I
love key antique pieces. They make me happy when I look at them. I have
an original 18th Century chest of drawers," adds Daisy. "I love
combining colour, pattern and texture and, for me, layering - with lush
fabrics and lots of cushions - is essential to make an inviting space."
For more inspiration, visit hillarys.co.uk
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