By Ashley Hotham Cox

Natalie Papier

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When it comes to interior design, Natalie Papier can em - phatically say that color—broad brush strokes or subtle doses—is her calling card.“To say I have a love for color, whimsy, and vintage is an understatement,” says the designer, who recently moved to Charlotte from Chicago.

“Bright, bold pops of color grounded with warm woods and crisp black and whites let unexpected details shine, like painted ceilings and funky art. I never settle into neutral territory. Whether I choose to highlight a graphic wallpaper print, a six-foot fiber - glass ostrich statue, or dynamic blue built-ins, I strive for the unexpected twists.” The mother of four often achieves these surprising design elements by placing artwork not only in her clients’ homes but in hers, as well. “A majority of my designs center around the character of these art pieces,” she explains. “I have a strong belief that homes should be a reflection of the people who live in them—full of life, character, and warmth, and not just the passing trends.” Papier’s classic layering of color with texture and combining vintage and heirloom with modern results in “colorful, eclectic spaces that still have livability.”

Persimmon Art Print by Susan Hable / $422 / chairish.com