Matthew Williamson x Dusty Deco: A maximalist design match made in Mallorca

The sun-drenched Balearic island of Mallorca has long been a home of synergies – a place where land dissolves into sea, where history infuses the present, and where nature and craftsmanship coexist. It feels only fitting, then, that it also became the birthplace of a special collaboration between two leading forces in interior design: Matthew Williamson and Sweden's Dusty Deco.

What began as a friendship has unfolded into a playful take on curated maximalism. Bright colours and lively patterns play out across the collection: two richly textured blankets – Stargazer and Wildcat – as well as Dusty Deco’s Lola Sofa and V Daybed, each upholstered in Green and Peach iterations of Williamson’s fabric 'Beaten Track'.

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An internationally acclaimed British designer with nearly three decades of vibrant fashion and interior credentials behind him, Matthew Williamson needs little introduction. Since the early days of his career in the '90s, the Mancunian has been synonymous with bold palettes and fearless patterns, a visual language that has threaded its way from his ready-to-wear to interiors. His 1997 London Fashion Week debut, staged just a year after founding his eponymous label, was nothing short of a revelation with Jade Jagger, Helena Christensen and Kate Moss cascading down the runway in a riot of colour – marking him as one of fashion's most exciting new talents at the time. His kaleidoscopic aesthetic quickly captivated a discerning, high-profile following, perhaps most iconically embodied by muse Sienna Miller, whose red-carpet moments helped propel his work to global acclaim.

By 2010 – after a fashion career that included a lauded tenure as creative director at Emilio Pucci – Williamson had begun translating his vibrant design language into the world of interiors. Collaborations and international acclaim followed in quick succession, culminating in his 2023 book Living Bright, a distilled manifesto of his colour-driven philosophy. Enchanted from his first visit to Deià, he and his family eventually relocated to the small village in Mallorca’s Tramuntana mountains, where a visit to Dusty Deco’s immersive Palma showroom introduced him to founders – and fellow island residents – Edin and Lina Kjellvert.

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“Matthew moves with such a naturalness in colour and pattern, something we have long admired,” says Edin Kjellvertz. “In this collaboration, our expressions have met in a very beautiful way: our love of contrasts and materiality, and his ability to use colour and print. The result is a collection that pushes us in an even more expressive direction without losing what is at our core.”

What began as Williamson attempting to buy a Dusty Deco table soon evolved into a series of lively exchanges and, ultimately, a creative friendship. The Swedish Kjellvertzes founded Dusty Deco in 2011 after careers in fashion and an ever-growing passion for collecting unique objects pushed them naturally toward interiors. Their penchant for scouring flea markets and sourcing vintage treasures quickly filled their home – quite literally – prompting them to turn their hobby into a business during a trip to Barcelona, where Dusty Springfield’s voice inspired the brand’s name. From its vintage roots, Dusty Deco has grown into an international design studio spanning furniture, lighting, rugs, art, and objects, with a footprint that now includes global retail representation and a flagship store at Storgatan 1 in Stockholm.

Of the genesis of their joint collection, Williamson explains that he wanted to find a balance, creating items that he would want to have in his home, and that the Kjellvertzes would as well. “I wanted everything we’ve done to feel 50% me, 50% them. So, I started to think about what Dusty Deco does as a brand, and it was interesting, but it was also a process of looking at why they approached me in the first place. Then I worked out that I’m probably much more about colour and pattern than they are in their natural habitat. There’s a lot of beige, green, and greys, so I think they wanted a bit of unexpected colour.”

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And colour there is at Storgatan 1. The space is not only a physical manifestation of the brand's vision to unite interior design, art and lifestyle all under one roof, but is conceived as an ever-evolving gallery, continually shape-shifting with new environments and exhibitions. The art that graces much of Dusty Deco’s flagship walls (and which Edin says he often sources from Stockholm’s Loyal Gallery), is, as Williamson puts it, “quite out there, but then the furniture is more muted. So, it is all so brilliantly put together.” Pointing at the Stargazer throw with its striking shapes and colours, “I suppose that’s also quite whacky”, he continues, “and it’s selling really well.”

With the collection’s emphasis on throws and rugs, texture takes centre stage. Williamson describes aiming for “textures that you almost feel before you touch them, and combinations that create energy… not about maximising, but building a layer-on-layer whole with clear character.” The wool-rich throws and hand-woven rugs, including 'Beaten Track', embody this ethos – tactile pieces designed to anchor a room. “I wanted to create spaces that feel rich and alive, where colour and pattern aren’t decoration but supporting elements,” he explains.

Drop One is notably expansive. “I think I’ve done more with Dusty Deco than they would normally do,” Williamson says with a smile. As for what comes next, he hints at future possibilities – “You don’t want to overwhelm it, and we’ve become friends… but there might be something down the line.” He gestures to the Wildcat throw: “That blanket may get another colourway – a sort of honey-ginger-biscuitey two-tone. It’s gorgeous. I’ve got it on my bed at home.”

Never one to slow down, Williamson also unveiled his design for the 2026 BRITs trophy last month. This year’s ceremony will take place in Manchester rather than London – a fitting full-circle moment for the Mancunian designer. “Back to my roots,” he says. Crafted in amber resin and rich with symbolism, the trophy bears the same instinctive touch he brings to interiors. “These artists are going to care – they have stylish homes,” he notes. “So how do you create a trophy someone wants on their sideboard, not tucked away as a doorstop?”

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As for what’s next, Dusty Deco is settling into its expansive new flagship while preparing to launch an interior design service. Williamson, meanwhile, turns his attention back to Mallorca, where he will open his own store, Caserra 71, in March 2026. The name, he explains, merges “casa” (house) and “serra” (mountain), with the year of his birth: “It’s surprisingly hard to find a name, so we made one up,” he laughs. The space spans three rooms: one dedicated to homewares – “mostly vintage, small goods, and a gallery wall of my paintings” – another to fashion and archival pieces, and a third filled with elevated outdoor essentials, from beach towels to children’s goggles. In true collaborative spirit, he notes that Edin and Lina Kjellvertz will stop by to help bring the store to life. “Because they’re brilliant at it,” he adds.