For Sydney-based stylist and lifestyle presenter Kerrie-Ann Jones, it’s the act of discovering beautiful furniture, art and objects to add layers of visual interest and curiosity that lights her up. Her signature evocative interiors, crafted to evoke a mood and spark conversations, all balanced with a neutral colour palette, have taken her around the world in search of the perfect piece. 

For our ongoing Designer Selects series, Jones shares the artful pieces she covets to create a uniquely personal home that exudes style.

Artona armchair by Afra and Tobia Scarpa

This chair has been on my wishlist for several years. While shooting for my book (Curated Style) in Europe, I found three and had to take them home. I have kept two as a birthday gift to myself and the third is available via my gallery. It’s an iconic chair part of the Artona series from Afra and Tobia Scarpa, designed for Maxalto, a subsidiary of B&B Italia. I’m drawn to its classic shape and detailed craftsmanship. 

Ceramic chess set by Tatsiana Shevarenkova

Tatsiana Shevarenkova is a Belarusian-Australian ceramic artist based in Sydney. I’ve used many of her sculptures in my styling work as I love the organic, elegant fluidity of her forms. Her ceramic chess set, which is also available in beeswax, looks stunning on any coffee table. It’s a functional chess set, but really, it’s a work of art. 

Otto dining chair by Dimitri Vargas

Dimitri Vargas’ furniture designs have a classic sensibility yet are modern and innovative. He’s created a unique aesthetic that balances the past and the present. I’ve used many pieces from his collections in my work as his furniture brings a unique character to the space. The Otto dining chair is a wonderful example of Vargas’ signature understated elegance. 

Atmospheric No. 11 by Anna Curnuck 

Based in Sydney, Anna Curnuck is a contemporary abstract artist whose work I find evocative of moods and states of mind. In this particular piece, the washes of green tones feel atmospheric, as the title suggests, creating an intimate feeling in a space. Anna has become a dear friend and mentor to me while I’ve been establishing my online gallery, and I love working with people who I also count as friends. I’m in awe of her creativity.

Wood St Lamp by BMDO 

With its oversized scale and archival fabrics, this floor lamp by BMDO (Barns Marshall Design Office) is another example of art meeting functional design. I love the way this piece lends a quirky elegance to a space. Interior designer Braham Perera used this lamp in one of his recent projects and I’ve been obsessed with it ever since. It makes a statement and brings joy to a room.  Photo caption: Available from Melbourne gallery, Oigall Projects. Photography by Alicia Taylor.

Dovetail floor vase by Georgina Davies

Byron Bay-based interior and product designer Georgina Davies is definitely one to watch. Her brushed raw aluminium floor vase is an original concept that is playful yet elegant, and what I look for when curating objects for projects. Standing at a height of 1270mm, the razor-straight lines of the metal edges give it a strong presence, seamlessly blending art and function. The use of brutalist metal pieces in interiors is something we’re beginning to see more and more of, and something I’ve been including in my styling too.

Brazilian quartzite stone

When I was renovating my home a few years ago, I spent six months searching for a slab that had interesting sedimentary detailing yet in a warm, neutral tone to work cohesively with the materials and colour palette expressed throughout the home. When I came across this slab, it was love at first sight. Four years on, I appreciate it more than ever. I never tire of finding new markings and patterns in the stone, which reflect its natural beauty. 

Kerri-Ann Jones’s new book Curated Style is published by Smith Street Books and will be released by Thames & Hudson in April.