Quatrefoil {love}

Last week I had the opportunity to guest post on Jamie Herzliner’s blog. My post? Quatrefoil {love}. The response was great and many were asking to see the photo’s enlarged so the detail can shine through. For those who we asking, today is your lucky day!

Quatrefoil is one of my favourite patterns and has made a comeback recently popping up in design magazines. To me, it’s classic, yet modern and I’m coveting anything quatrefoil these days.

Quatrefoil means “four leaves” and represents a flower with four petals or a leaf with four leaflets. The simplistic design first appeared in traditional Christian symbolism as a symmetrical shape with four partially overlapping circles. Prominent in Gothic Revival and Renaissance architecture, Quatrefoil is often found in Moorish and Gothic architecture. Today, quatrefoil is being used more and more in modern interior design. You can find the simple yet elegant design on rugs, fabrics, wallpapers, light fixtures and furniture. The shape continues to evolve and has been updated as a statement piece that fits with many design schemes.

Here’s a round of accessories and inspiring spaces with quatrefoil. Enjoy!

Gorgeous right? What do you think about the lovely quatrefoil motif?

Accessories Credits: 1: Horchow 2 & 3: inVU Drapery Co. 4: The Kellogg Collection 5: CSN Stores 6: oomph 7: Circa Lighting Photo Credits: Khachi Design Group, Meredith Heron Design, Thom Felicia, Susanne Kelley Design, Houzz, elle decor and Thai Cong