Jan 06

2023

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By Fi

In Colour Consultant, Colour Consultant Auckland, Commercial Projects, Exterior Colour Schemes, Nature's Colour Schemes, Residential Developments

Commercial Exterior Colour Schemes, and Why It is Important to Use the Paint Brand Specified.

Exterior colour schemes for houses; apartments and commercial buildings are a specialty at Sienna Design. You are still buying the paint, so let’s get the colours right. Having the confidence of choosing which colour combination works best for your building comes from years of working in this industry. It is essential you use the paint brand specified, as each paint company has its own unique base and pigment colours, and this reflects in the final complexity of colour. This is particularly important with exterior colours, as outdoor light changes throughout the day and season, impacting on which colours show more predominantly at the time. I would advise you make this clear with your painters before they begin painting.

Colour Consultant – Fiona Small

Interior Designer – Fiona Small

May 21

2020

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By Fi

In Building a New House, Colour Consultant, Colour Consultant Auckland, Colour Specialist, Entrances, Exterior Colour Schemes, Interior Designer Auckland, Nature's Colour Schemes, Residential Developments

Tags A Specialised Colour Consultant Exterior Colour Schemes Interior Designer Residential Developments

Bring Colour To Your Entrances

The first stage of the Pacific Garden residential housing development in Manukau is almost finished. These are a taste of the colours I used for some of the entrances.

Colour Consultant – Fiona Small

Nov 07

2019

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By Fi

In A Place To Simply Be, Garden Design, Nature's Colour Schemes, Planting Plans

Tags Colour Schemes Gardern Design Plant Combinations Planting Plans

Inspiration in Your Garden

Think about the colour combinations when creating a garden, as well as considering the shape and sculptural elements. Does it flow? It may be the leaves rather than the flowers that are the main feature of the plant. These plants are valuable in your garden for all year round interest. Is there a point of focus somewhere in your garden at any time of the year? Do the plants compliment the style and colour of your house? The right plant in the right place can disguise or enhance a wall. Does your garden make you smile?

Aug 02

2019

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By Fi

In Colour & Inspiration, Colour Inspiration, Cushions, Furniture Sourcing, Interior Design, Interior Designer Auckland, Lights, Nature's Colour Schemes

Tags Colour & Inspiration Colour and Design Colour Consultant Colours and Inspiration Colours To Lift Your Soul Contemporary Interior Design Cushions Furniture Sourcing Nature's Colour Schemes

Next Level Greens

Drawn to the colour and form of Dawson’s Ace Chair in olive green velvet, Monmouth’s Dome Pendant lights, along with Weave’s Ava Jade and Impasto cushions, as they bring the calm of nature inside.

Oct 01

2018

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By Fi

In Fabric/Wallpaper, Interior Design, Nature's Colour Schemes, Wallpaper

Tags Contemporary Interior Design

Textures

Textures: create elements of interest by mixing it up.

Aug 29

2018

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By Fi

In A Place To Simply Be, Being There, Colour & Inspiration, Colour Inspiration, Cushions, Fabric/Wallpaper, Nature's Colour Schemes, Wallpaper

Tags Colours and Inspiration Cushions Fabric Nature's Colour Schemes Wallpaper

Replenish Renewel Refresh

Bring the inside out and the outside in – it is time for spring – replenish, renewal and refresh. New fabric from JAB and Salvador, Katie Stratton’s wallpaper, velvet cushions from Mulberi Home, and my favourite Balinese sculpture from JillyJamPots are a few ways to connect our interiors to the outside with a visual flow.

Aug 12

2018

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By Fi

In Colour & Inspiration, Colour Inspiration, Cushions, Nature's Colour Schemes

Tags Colours and Inspiration Cushions

Sensuality, Balance and Spirituality

The deep fuchsia under the lily pads, the violet lotus flowers, and the blush pinks were creating magic amongst the greens in The Winter Gardens at the Domain in Auckland last month. While the velvet cushions evoke an elegant sensuality, the green and purple of the Zebra plant bring balance and spirituality to any space. In perfect synchronicity the Philodendron has just flowered, and is looking divine. Don’t be afraid of adding these colours to your settings, as they bring a sense of heavenly playfulness.