Catherine Rowe launches China Dogs and Sea for home interiors

British interior designer Catherine Rowe is having a Florida-Kitsch moment with her new range of colourful hand-painted home accessories and wallpaper, launching two collections China Dogs and Sea, marrying traditional illustration with Miami Vice-like colour.

Catherine Rowe's China Dog wallpaper in jade green.
All wallpaper is printed digitally in the UK using ecological inks and responsible printing methods.

In the China Dogs collection, Catherine features illustrations of ornate vases flanked by proudly standing porcelain china dogs and adorned by tropical palms, rich roses and open shells showcasing a single pearl.  The collection was inspired by her love of the self-labelled Florida-kitsch trend. The choice of a tropical South Florida colour palette offers an eternal summer haze of flamingo pink, cloudless blue skies, an Emerald leaf green and the undisturbed turquoise of the sea, and the designs capture the energy of Florida’s flamboyant, arty communities, full of confidence to merge new and old, says the designer.  Cushions and lampshades in the China Dogs collection add a subtle hint of modern-chintz to the home, whilst Catherine’s signature wallpaper will create a full-on wow factor for those wanting an unmissable, colourful style statement.
In the China Dogs collection, Catherine features ornate vases framed by proudly standing china dogs and adorned by tropical palms, rich roses and open shells featuring a single pearl.  The collection was inspired by her love of the self-labelled Florida-kitsch trend. The choice of a tropical South Florida colour palette offers an eternal summer haze of flamingo pink, cloudless blue skies, an Emerald leaf green and the undisturbed turquoise of the sea, and the designs capture the energy of Florida’s flamboyant, arty communities, full of confidence to merge new and old, says the designer.  Cushions and lampshades in the China Dogs collection add a subtle hint of modern-chintz to the home, whilst Catherine’s signature wallpaper will create a full-on wow factor for those wanting an unmissable, colourful style statement.

Catherine Rowe's Seahorse wallpaper in Coral.

In the SEA collection, Catherine dives into the ocean and features hand-drawn sea creatures such as hand-drawn seahorses surrounded by dancing seaweed, scarlet lobsters on sunset sands and intricate open shells exposing precious pearls. The hues of corals, pinks and lilacs are moody and work well with modern midnight blues exploring the ocean from day to night.
Both collections feature hand-illustrated cushions, lampshades, wallpaper, art prints and fashion accessories which are all made to order and bespoke variations in colourways and designs are available on request.

Catherine Rowe Designs Luxury
Silk Cushions - Tigers & Palms in Jaipur Charlton Island

Catherine Rowe who has more than 10 years’ experience in the wallpaper and textile industry has designed for a wealth of fashionable brands including Anthropologie, Liberty, Paper Chase, and the National Trust.
Catherine won the Liberty ‘Open Call’ competition in 2018 with the winning Palace Gardens designs launching in the luxury department store in May 2019. Her own branded and bespoke designs bring to life her vision for luxurious, playful home interiors inspired by nature, animal-life and long-haul travel.