Interior Inspo: Colour Theory, Earthen Vessels, Chairs to that

12 March, 2024 Juvena Worsfold

Portuguese purveyors of all things cool, Covet House have brought together New Zealand wool, Bamboo Silk and some abstract pizazz with the Amazon rug from their botanical collection. Just the ticket for a quick room transformation while adding a touch of warm fuzzies.

Header image Colour Match:
Resene Hathaway
Colour code: Y91-070-086
A gentle yellow with old world charm.

Colour Theory

Opposites have never looked so attractive.

Be it the juxtoposition of bittergreens and forest fruits, muted sage and mulberry or zesty lilac and celery, find a combination of contrasts that suits your fancy.

Style Tip: Balance shades that have equal depth and vibrance for a soothing rather than jarring aesthetic.

1. Resene Permanent Green, from Resene ColorShops | 2. Artwork by Les Kitto, $1250 from The Poi Room | 3. Rug by Kvadrat, $15,780 from Simon James | 4. Dress $359 from Kowtow | 5. Duvet cover from $389 from Citta | 6. Mushroom sculpture by Lorraine Natusch, $375 from The Poi Room | 7. Coupe glasses by FAZEEK, $119 from Sunday home store | 8. Wall rug by Stellar Works, POA from backhouse | 9. Glasses by Tom Dixon $190 (for set of 2), from Simon James | 10. Bench $1199.99 from A&C Homestore | 11. Sofa from $16,590 from BoConcept

Earthen Vessels

Build a warm, inviting space from the ground up with pieces that reflect raw materials. Rustic stone, rich velvet and lashings of molten metal make for a decadent interpretation.

Style Tip: More is more-the layering of mixed materials within a cohesive colour palette does the trend justice.

1. Resene Road Trip, from Resene ColorShops | 2. Pendant light $5718 from Tim Webber | 3. Bookends by Studio Henry Wilson, $465 (for a pair) from Simon James | 4. Cushion $99 from Weave Home | 5. Coffee table by Henge, from $23,225 from Ecc | 6. Side table $829 from Nest | 7. Vase by Margi Nuttall, $490 from Simon James | 8. Wall light POA by David Shaw X Nightworks | 9. Vase $329 from Nest | 10. Portable lamp by New Works, $450 from Slow Store

Chairs to that

Grab the finest seat in the house with a statement chair that delivers on both form and function. In an array of shapes and sizes, textiles and textures, a beautiful, sculptural chair does double duty as a piece of art.

Style Tip: A bold chair holds its own in the corner of a room with just a few complimentary pieces around creating a stylish nook.

1. Resene Quarter Spanish White, from Resene ColorShops | 2. Ghost Chair by Kartell, POA from backhouse | 3. Cabana Chair by Timothy Oulton, $5719 from Dawson & Co | 4. Cape Lounge chair by Warm Nordic, from $4745 from Good Form | 5. Spade Chair by Please Wait to be Seated, $1595 from Slow Store | 6. Chromeo Chair by Sarah Ellison, $2750 from Slow Store | 7. Ekstrem Chair by Varier, POA from David Shaw | 8. Framed Armchair POA from Citta | 9. Sacha Chair by Resident, $2990 from Simon James | 10. Puffy Lounge Chair by HEM, $11,395 from Tim Webber