Matilda Goad
If you could have a second home anywhere, where would you live? Somewhere by the sea, and very modern – maybe the Carribean.
Tell us about your childhood bedroom? I grew up in a cottage in the English countryside with low beams and lots of floral wallpaper.
What’s the first investment piece you ever bought for your house? Maybe the sofa from Pinch – I think you can’t skimp on quality soft furnishings.
In the history of design, if you could hire any designer, who would it be? Terrance Conran – I would love to see how he would work with my style.
No room is complete without great lighting.
People think of me as having a femine aesthetic, but I am really someone who enjoys a bit of rugged edges!
Things you omit from:
A flower arrangement: Lillies/Chrysanthemums
An hors d’oeuvre platter: Eggs
A bar cabinet: Crystal cut glasses
A song for:
Dinner at home: Madame George – Van Morrison
Working at your desk: I love the Beautiful Chorus or Mazzy Star albums
Going for a run: Modern Love – David Bowie
Biggest Vice? Too much coffee
If you were on an Ambien high and internet shopping, what would you buy? A Meneghini refrigerator
Do your clothes reflect your design sensibility, if so, how? Yes, I like simple, refined basics such as denim and Breton tops - like neutral wall colours - topped off with big characterful eccentric accessories such as bags, shoes and sunnies - which are like textures, prints and knick knacks!
What is the one thing you would never decorate your home with, but don’t detest when you see others do it? Sparse interiors; I just couldn’t do it. I can’t help but collect and gather!
If there were a fire, and you could only keep one design book, what would it be? Billy Baldwin on decorating.
For posterity, what would you like your work to be known for? Creating practical pieces with a point of difference.
A Few Favorites:
Movie: Luca Guadagnino’s A bigger splash
Book: My photo albumn
Scent: Comme de Garcons 2
The fabric you always come back to: I love the Howe Thimble prints – particularly the Cypress paisley
Dream project: A hotel!
Meal: A long late lunch with best friends
Drink: Paloma
Hotel: Trassiera, Andalucia
Travel Destination: Italy
Artist: Hilma Af Klint
A cause near and dear to me: We have been supporting Doctors Without Borders for their tireless work on the frontline
Thing to collect obsessively: Shells, Gold lusterware and vases
Era in the history of design: I love right now where we are combining a little of many eras
Museum: Sir John Soane museum is very cool
Paint Color that always looks great: Dimity by Farrow and Ball. It’s a pink white
Favorite person to follow on Instagram: My friend Charlie at @Tatlondon always has great references
Dogs, Cats, or No Pets? Dogs
