HOME TOUR: JOSHUA TREE OASIS

Escape to interior designer Claire Thomas’ desert-inspired Joshua Tree project.

Q: How would you describe your personal design style?

A: Colorful and full of character. I love layering textures and playful touches.

Q: What’s a design tip you swear by?

A: Don’t fear color! It adds a heartbeat to any space.

Q: What was your inspiration for the project?

A: I was so excited about getting to work with a totally blank canvas. I’ve loved the architecture in Greece and southern Italy with white plaster, so that was the inspiration for this space - creating geography and functionality with white plaster, but still bringing in plenty of color in the tile and lime wash.

Follow along with Claire on her blog and on Instagram at @clairethomas

Q: What was your favorite part of the project?

A: I always love the styling push at the end. Adding the elements from The Citizenry did so much to add character and softness to the space. I love seeing it all come together!

Q: Are there any pieces that really make the space?

A: The Citizenry has the best rugs! I chose the Tejal Area Rug for this space. I love the texture and color palette.

Q: Tell us a little about yourself.

A: My career has bounced across so many different spaces, from film maker to food blogger to entrepreneur, that I find "storyteller" the best catch-all. Because whether it's on a plate or in a space or on screen, I love telling a story.

I came to design through production design - every commercial I direct tends to be production design heavy, where I'm designing a kitchen set or a family home, so my approach to what we see on screen is the same as when I approach a space people are going to physically inhabit as well.