Aug 02
20190
commentsIn Colour & Inspiration, Colour Inspiration, Cushions, Furniture Sourcing, Interior Design, Interior Designer Auckland, Lights, Nature's Colour Schemes
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.
Storie – Florim ceramic tiles from European Ceramics; the timber tray and bowls display at Apartmento; the stunning granite slab from SlabCo; my favourite antique cane chair, and Pierre Frey’s cork wallpaper from Atelier – all creating interesting texture and tones, naturally.
Aug 29
20180
commentsIn A Place To Simply Be, Being There, Colour & Inspiration, Colour Inspiration, Cushions, Fabric/Wallpaper, Nature's Colour Schemes, Wallpaper
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.
Mar 07
20180
commentsIn Colour & Inspiration, Colour Inspiration, Cushions, Furniture Sourcing, Interior Designer Auckland, Nature's Colour Schemes, Rugs & Carpet
We are surrounded by inspiration, so when developing paint colours, and creating colour schemes, I am always on the look out for new combinations of saturations and tones. The colours of these dried Kawakawa leaves are rich in indigo, soft green, walnut brown, and blushed taupe. It’s one of my favourite teas for a revitalising tonic too. I loved the synchronicity at the launch today of new furniture and furnishings in similar colours.
BTW note no ‘chopped’ cushion in sight !! Stop it with the chopping people.
Apr 23
20170
commentsIn Colour & Inspiration, Colour Consultant, Colour Inspiration, Cushions, Fabric/Wallpaper, Nature's Colour Schemes
Auburn; henna; copper and hazel – Reddish brown colour combinations inspired by a giraffe at the Gibbs Sculpture Farm and a friend’s chestnut pony.
Try a combination of Dulux’s Cumberland St and Te Puke with the rich dark chocolate of Khandallah.
Thanks to Adam Gatley for the birds photo.
Dec 05
20110
commentsIn Colour & Inspiration, Colour Inspiration, Entrances, Nature's Colour Schemes
The interior entrance wall painted in Dulux Gibbston Valley at Chelsea Park was inspired by nature’s colour schemes.
