By Greg Natale
This barn-style, three-bedroom holiday house in the Midwest US was relatively new and full of potential but completely lacking in character when we assumed the role of architect and interior designer for its refurbishment.
The first steps were repainting the exterior from cream to a graphic grey and white, and gutting the interior to create a fresh, dramatic and unforgettable look. The brief for this house was based around tailoring its design to its location and rich history – the state of Oklahoma is home to the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum, and hosts the annual Red Earth Native American cultural festival.
A palette of rich timbers, reds, blacks and plaids was chosen, mixed with Navajo-inspired decorations and furnishings.
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Greg Natale, founder and director of Greg Natale, is a multi-award-winning Australian designer known for his innovative approach to creating highly detailed and uniquely curated spaces. His designs have featured in numerous local and international publications, including Architectural Digest, Elle Decoration, Vanity Fair, Vogue Living and Belle. Among the many awards to his name are Belle Interior Designer of the Year for both 2011 and 2014, and the 2021 Australian House & Garden Room of the Year. He has been named one of The World's Most Influential Designers by AD Mexico and a Design Visionary by Harper's Bazaar Interiors Middle East.
At the core of Greg Natale's intricately layered approach is tailoring to his client's individual tastes and needs. His passion for materiality, colour, pattern, and geometry motivates the designer to consistently explore new avenues and design genres through his work, weaving various references from classic to contemporary into his designs.
Greg has released three books on interior design showcasing his unique style: The Tailored Interior (published by Hardie Grant Books Australia in 2014), The Patterned Interior (published by Rizzoli NY in 2018) and The Layered Interior (published by Rizzoli NY in 2022). He continues to expand his business and currently has his own line of products available online and at the Greg Natale flagship store in Sydney, as well as leading homewares stockists in Australia, North America, Europe and Asia.