Trusted, dependable and honoured in all aspects of design, from deep charcoals to whispery silver and muted smokey tones; the greyscale has dominated interiors for the past decade.
Of course, grey isn't going anywhere, but a new mood has outstretched its tanned, peachy, toffee arms towards us, and oh, have we rushed to embrace it!
All items and image (of their new Perth store) from Jardan.
A welcome warmer palette has slowly crept its way onto our social feeds, Pinterest boards, shop floors and magazines pages. Ecru, tan, brown, peach, terracotta and the oft-maligned cream have shown up in all aspects of design.
A feeling of "New 70s".
Eclectic interiors, heavy on art, sculpture and iconic furniture pieces, beautifully executed by the likes of U.S. über-designers Kelly, Jeremiah and Athena.
Image and all items from GlobeWest.
The overriding objective here is building a curated interior that invites engagement, curiosity and delight—focusing on a bold mix of furniture pieces, art and lighting. You desire unique. You want a considered and creative approach that can continue to evolve over time.
Santa Monica Pier Hotel by Kelly Wearstler.
Brooklyn Brownstone by Athena Calderone.
Online shopping havens like 1stdibs- Note: for novices, allow LOTS of scrolling time and keep your credit card handy, or... far, far away!- have made hunting for unique, vintage pieces a breeze; no longer do you need to trawl through auction rooms or scour eBay for that elusive gold.
That said, not everyone has the time, or inclination to buy vintage. It's very possible to purchase new items and still have that edge; in fact, becoming an astute editor is all part of the enjoyment.
Styled by Cooper Robinson. Photo by Dan Schache.
Still, the beauty of this new mood is that things can take time, it’s ok to take a slow approach. Colour is the perfect place to start. White walls, prototypic in every way, are integral to allow carefully edited pieces and earthy tones to be showcased to maximum effect. Timber, stone, glass, resin, ceramics and tactile fabric all play their part, anchored by this spice-rack palette and a sense of curiosity.
Bolle Lighting and image from Giopato&Coombes.
And the most brilliant news? It all works with grey! So, there's no reason to hold off updating. Immediately. We'd be only too happy to help!
Contour Bedside Table and image by Zuster.
Reprise Chair and image from Ercol.
Cover image by Northside Studio.