Artistic combinations: RESENE

  Bauhaus design is renowned for its unique aesthetic combining fine arts with arts and crafts, as well as for its enduring influence on modern and contemporary art.     Bauhaus principles focus on minimalism and form following function, meaning spaces that follow these guidelines are filled with simple but elegant geometric shapes designed to […]

Colours to inspire

  Each December, The Pantone Colour of the Year is looked upon to spark inspiration in the interior and design world. In 2021, for only the second time in its 22-year history, Pantone selected two colours to define the year. The two independent colours, Ultimate Gray and Illuminating, a bold and brilliant yellow, show how […]

Into the wild blue yawn-der: Resene

It’s pretty easy to imagine nodding off in this calm and cool monochromatic lounge.     *Rug from The Ivy House, armchair from Freedom Furniture, Gidon Bing vase from Mr Bigglesworthy and art by Margaret Petchell from endemicworld. Watery teals, like the Resene Fast Forward on the console and lamp shade, are a hot trend […]

Colour Therapy

We’ve long paid heed to the critical nature of colour when it comes to our homes, but it’s high time we took this into consideration when filling our wardrobes. Research shows that fashion is one of the simplest ways we can transform our emotions and confidence may just be a power outfit away!   So […]

Bold Moves

The new decade is well and truly here, and it’s time to dial up the boldness with colours that are loud and proud. We’ve sought out the top three most glorious colours trends reigning supreme in 2020.       Classic Blue Meet Pantone’s Colour of 2020 – Classic Blue. A solid, dependable hue, classic […]

Signature Liveliness

Turquoise is one of most calming and soothing colours you could use to make your space feel relaxing. Named after a mineral of the same brilliant chroma, its hue is reminiscent of Tiffany boxes to some and Caribbean waters to others.     Turquoise is often confused with aqua, teal and light blue. While it’s […]