One local designer played with texture, color and pattern to create a showstopping house.

Vibrant, wow factor interiors are sweeping the design world, captivating viewers with fun patterns and eye-catching colors. This style certainly found its way into a Wellesley abode by Kathryn Hufton of Kathryn Hufton Design (kathrynhuftondesign.com)—and the choice was personal, as the project is her home. “The house felt dark and dated, so the main goal was to brighten it up and give it new life,” she says. “I wanted the house to feel fresh and inviting with a transitional style throughout. Lots of layered textures with classic textiles and clean, contemporary pieces.” Here, Hufton offers a closer look at the home’s most captivating details.

“The walls and ceiling are wrapped in Brunschwig & Fils, Bird and Thistle (kravet.com) wallpaper. The Worlds-Away sideboard (worlds-away.com) and Restoration Hardware (rh.com) burl dining table add a contemporary touch and work well with the more traditional bamboo wood and brass chandelier”

“There is a big fireplace in here, and I’m a sucker for a wood-burning fire, so I knew this space had to be cozy and casual enough to have frequent traffic but still feel a bit more formal than the family room. Laying prints, colors and textures gave the space that lived-in-look while still being fun and fresh.”

“The relatively neutral palette and linear pieces like the Serena & Lily (serenaandlily.com) console and the lattice mirror from Palm Beach Regency (palmbeachregency.com) helped highlight the pretty arched doorway, a favorite detail in the house.”

“When designing my daughter’s room, I wanted it to feel magical with lots of color and texture but also to be a space that could grow with her. The Thibaut (thibautdesign.com) vinyl wallpaper helps ground the space and is super durable.”