Photos by Sam McAdam-Cooper
Legendary Australian stylist and bowerbird Sibella Court, recently collaborated with Pottery Barn to create this divine bedroom look. It’s both sublimely Sibella and perfectly Pottery Barn! As ever, she makes this aesthetic look easy, but if you’ve ever tried it yourself, you’ll know it really isn’t!
Since Pottery Barn entered the Australian market five years ago, the global retailer has gained new fans fast. In a nod to the almost chameleon style of Pottery Barn, Sibella was invited to bring her vision to life in a series of original images depicting Australian living.
“Imagine yourself sleeping the summer nights away in a repurposed boatshed,” Sibella says of the look. “Cover the floors with layers of natural and striped rugs, paint the walls in a soft grey and surround yourself with books and games. Maintain the boatshed’s original appeal by using exposed hardware, workmens’ lights and simple joinery and then pile the bed high with blue and white and natural weaves.”
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ABOVE: Raleigh Upholstered Bed; Alama Side Table; Nellie Pick stitch comforter (available in store); Culver Reversible Stripe Grainsack Cushion Cover; Nautical Rope Comforter; Luella Synthetic Rug; Belgian Flax Linen Quilt Cover & Pillowcases – Midnight from Pottery Barn. Stoker’s Cage Light (on wall) + light cord, Sutlery Pin (clipping fish on wall) and Trader’s Hook from The Society Inc. Gunnersen Shiplap Cladding in Murobond paint colour Singing Stones.
ABOVE: Carlisle Upholstered Grand Sofa Flynn Recycled Glass Pendant, Raylan Outdoor Occasional Chair, Global Glaze Ceramic Accent stool from Pottery Barn. Decorative celtic knot from The Society Inc; art on walls: Sibella’s own; Braided Wallpaper – Ocean, The Textiles Company (Phillip Jeffries).
ABOVE: Galvanized Metal Party Bucket; Indio Sofa; Concrete Fluted Planters; Hose set from Pottery Barn.
“Sibella Court has a quintessentially Australian style – intelligent, artful and classically comfortable. We knew she’d bring a fresh new perspective to what Pottery Barn is. Enduring quality, timeless pieces that continue to improve with age, infused with her bowerbird instincts. Sibella’s vision is a very Australian re-imagining of a classic American aesthetic, an homage to curated living spaces that tell a story of family, space and time,” said Lexi Kentmann, Director – PR and Brand Marketing, Pottery Barn Australia.
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I can’t believe you’d give Siibella Courts look air time, it’s neither new or exciting. The items in “her” look have been around for years.
Pity as there are truely gifted people out there trying to get a start.
Hi Lucille. Each to their own, we say! Plenty of people like Sibella’s look and we give air time to many many stylists, both emerging and established. Jen
That’s a ridiculous comment above. Sibella is amazing. I haven’t seen anyone do ‘her look’ quite the way she can. The way she brings together colour, pattern and texture and makes vintage look so fresh and contemporary. She has been styling for years and is an inspiration to all of us in the design world. Not only that, she’s home grown and self-made from hard work. We should be supporting our aussie talent. I’ve also met her briefly and she’s a lovely person too!
I agree, I think this was a look when shabby chic was in. It looks nice but not anything new or special.