23 WWW.CHARLESTONWOMENPODCAST.COM | WWW.READCW.COM | WWW.INSTAGRAM.COM/CHARLESTONWOMEN Photo by Kayla Rochelle Photography FASHION + STYLE DESIGNER SPOTLIGHT Breaking Rules, Creating Joy Creating Joy Interior designer Ruth Campbell approaches both fashion and design with the same fearless philosophy: take risks and break the rules. "My personal style is unique, whimsical and fun," Campbell says. "I'm not afraid to take risks and wear things that are unexpected and funky. This is a practice that I constantly use in my work." Her bold approach extends into client relationships, where she studies wardrobes as a starting point for design decisions. "Do they wear bright colors, patterns? Neutrals, all black? Do they wear a lot of accessories and jewelry?" she asks. "If someone is always wearing neutral colors and simple jewelry, they are likely inclined to be most comfortable in a home with layers of neutral pieces." Campbell believes fashion and interior design are deeply interconnected, influencing each other through color trends, textures, silhouettes and storytelling. "Fashion walks the runway; design lives in a room. But both speak the same language— of taste, culture and individuality," she explains. "I personally love strong, saturated colors because I believe they evoke warmth and energy," she says. "This shines through in my design work by blending bold, vibrant colors with intricate patterns and textures." She consistently encourages both fashion and design risks. "I truly believe that your home should spark joy and often that joy is found in unexpected ways by breaking the rules," she says. "By all means, wear white after Labor Day and put the modern lacquered table with your grandmother's traditional Chippendale chairs. Take risks!" Her home office embodies this philosophy— blending mustard yellow geometric rugs with deep blue floral settees—a space where comfort meets creativity. Ruth Campbell wears looks by Love Bella.
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