ISSUE 9, 2023
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LIGHT & COLOUR Interior Decorator Nicole Rosenberg from Liberty Interiors shares her tips on how to embrace striking colours, textures and patterns in your home.
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fter a gruelling couple of years indoors across most of the country, many of us have started looking to incorporate a sense of lightness and joy into our surroundings. Many bold stylistic choices that we previously turned our backs on are now coming to the forefront, as we all look for fun, freedom and chance to try new things. We are all becoming much more interested in cultivating a living space that not only highlights our own personality, but that provides a way to get our creative juices flowing after a time of very little stimulation.
Nicole's Tips Choose a colour scheme that speaks to your personality and creativity, rather than opting for what is ‘on trend.’ With our recent dining room makeover, I stuck to the vibrant and playful Revive palette from the 2023 Dulux Colour Forecast, because it spoke to my client’s sense of boldness and joyous personality- so it was a match made in heaven. It can always be tricky to take the leap of faith into embracing bursts of vibrant colour in your home, particularly if you have always stuck true to white, black, grey and neutral tones. I say, just go for it! You won’t regret it, and it is important to remember that paint colours can always be changed. There are so many creative ways that people can integrate colour into their homes, and it is an incredibly personal choice. Some of my own favourite additions alongside a splash of paint include a colourful rug, bright and bold accessories, a striking statement piece of furniture or introducing a single eye-catching paint colour to your space. If you aren’t ready to jump into repainting your home, consider the importance of layering through different textures and patterns in your home. Introducing a variety of fun elements through soft touches such as cushions, rugs and colourful vessels, may be the first step to revamping your entire home. A great way to gain some colour confidence and embrace the idea of painting is to spend the time to create a mood board with all of your ideas in one space. This can be a great source of inspiration creatively further down your painting journey, and gives you a chance to get excited about the new journey of your space! Once your mood board has been created, for colour surety I suggest ordering A4 Colour Stickers or Sample Pots from dulux.com.au in your chosen colour(s) for your space so that you can view these colours in your home’s natural lighting conditions. A fantastic tip once you have some sample pots handy, is to get some rolls of butcher’s paper and paint a few lengths, and then hang them up in your space. You can let these settle for a week so that you can get a complete sense of whether the colour works with your own personal style and space and has a positive impact on the room. If you are someone who is interested in injecting bold and bright colours into your home, my number one tip is to not be afraid of colour! It’s all about experimenting with your space and selecting colours that reflect your own creativity, rather than opting for ‘on-trend’ hues that don’t work with your personal style or space. libertyinteriors.com.au dulux.com.au
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Visit Where do you draw your inspiration from? I really love seeing some of the beautiful American styles coming through from Studio McGee and Chip & Joanna Gaines, I find their styling really suits out Alpine Country feel. But again, I love letting the key features or existing pieces inspire me and dictate the rest of the design. What have been the most challenging aspects of starting your own business? Many would say I welcome a challenge and try to find the positive in any situation, Naturally the main challenge I faced was COVID, unfortunately not being able welcome guests into our beautiful homes was devastating, but it did give me the opportunity to embrace the design and style side of things, working alongside McPhails Furniture and evolving the business. What can guests expect when they book a Bright Boutique Accommodation property? We are all about experience and abundance, all of our properties are unique and different creating a very special experience for guests, We are a small portfolio which allows us to be very hands on. How does your natural environment (Bright) influence your styling and design? I try my best to stay true to our Region and the properties individual surrounds. Using local products or artists where we can, whether it be artwork or books and a lot of the current ranges from our suppliers are very Alpine and Country style so it’s been great to use many of these on recent projects. Do you have any tips you can share on how to bring warmth and comfort into a space? I really enjoy layering and textures that create warmth and comfort, from beautiful bed linens and layering throws. The use of rugs and warm tones and textures. What's next on the horizon for you? I have a few new exiting new building projects commencing over the next few months. I am really excited to create really unique and creative spaces different to anything else in the area at the moment.
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In the lounge area, built-in seating by More Design is again complemented by upholstered seat pads and cushions in various shades of terracotta linen by More Decor (moredesign.es/moredecor).
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On Our Radar Wattyl's new range maintains the same clean lines and simplicity of the minimalist look but now exudes a greater sense of warmth, softness, and layering. In the past, the minimalist look could sometimes feel chilly and stark. However, Minimaluxe wholeheartedly embraces softer neutrals, infusing warmer tones with undertones of pink, brown, or yellow. The overall aesthetic revolves around a harmonious interplay of shades, featuring subtle color gradients and incorporating earthy tones like terracotta, creams, and browns. An integral aspect of this style lies in the choice of textures and materials that complement these hues. Wood, stone, textile weaves, rattan, and plaster play a key role in creating the desired aesthetic. The overall effect is visually pleasing and soothing, with intricate details emerging from the nuanced color variations and textural materials. To delve deeper into the realm of Minimaluxe, visit wattyl.com.au
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Modern Federation Interior Designer Sarah Neil brings a fresh take to this classic Queensland Federation era home.
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Mixed Berry and Pistachio Crumble Juicy berries with a nutty toppingg - a match made in heaven. Any frozen berries will work, and you can swap the pistachios for hazelnuts or almonds. Serves 4 Ingredients: 60g plain flour 150g caster sugar 50g unsalted butter 100g shelled pistachios 350g frozen mixed berries creme fraiche, full-fat Greek yoghurt or ice cream to serve (optional) Method: Preheat the oven to 200C/180 C fan. Place the plain flour, 100g of the caster sugar and all of the unalted butter in a food processor and blitz until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs. Add the shelled pistachios and blitz again until the nuts are roughly chopped and the crumble has a light green hue. Tip the frozen mixed berries into a mediumsized round or square baking ish (you want a snug fit) and toss them with the remaining 50g of caster sugar. Scatter the crumble mixture on top and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the berries are bubbling and the crumble is golden and crispy. Serve with creme fraiche, Greek yoghurt or ice cream, if you wish.
The Glucose Goddess Method by Jessie Inchauspe. Published by Penguin Random House. penguinrandomhouse.com
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