Aug 20

2023

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By Fi

In Colour Specialist, Cushions, Interior Design, Interior Designer Auckland

Add texture with cushions and throws

Texture holds a visual weight which adds interest, movement and an all round good feeling to your interior. Linen, wool, cotton and velvet all add that extra level, and can transform your room easily. It can be a seasonal addition or simply when you want to add a variation of colour to your interior design. A word of advice … don’t chop your cushions – a gentle push down on some of them is more than enough. You want it to look random and effortless.

Interior Designer – Fiona Small

Aug 20

2019

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By Fi

In Cushions, Furniture Sourcing, Rugs & Carpet

Tags baskets Cushions rugs throws

Nominated for the Amara Blog Awards

I am honoured to have been nominated for UK’s Amara Interior Blog Awards, in the Design Inspiration section. If you would like to vote I would love your support. There is a Voting Badge at the bottom left of the home page, which takes you to the voting page. Thanks xx. For this week’s blog I have been spoilt for choice finding these fabulous products from Corcovado to David Shaw, Seneca to Atelier.

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.

Jul 21

2019

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By Fi

In Colour & Inspiration, Colour Inspiration, Cushions, Kitchens

Tags Colour & Inspiration Colour and Design Colours and Inspiration Cushions Interior Designer Auckland

Add Black With That

From the leaves on the wet Ponsonby Rd pavement; a client’s kitchen with its mink brown tiled splash back; to the chevron floors at Artedomus, with that table!! The striking cushions from Elle Maison will liven up any room.

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.

Jul 01

2018

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By Fi

In Cushions, Furniture Sourcing, Hotel Refurbishment, Interior Design, Interior Designer Auckland, Lights, Rugs & Carpet

Tags Creating a space Cushions Furniture Sourcing

Treat Yourself

Some days it is a treat to discover new pieces – some of them mixed with more established favourites, and some holding their own because they are just so darn sexy. Imagine sinking into one of these Timothy Oulton sofas from Dawson & Co, under the rock crystal Elysium Ball Pendant.