Time leaves its mark on everything, creating proud battle scars rich in visual and sensory stimulation. When we see the wondrous watercolour mottling of rusted metal, and the eroded indentations on stone, we recall the touch of cool metal on skin, and the sandpaper-like tactility of rough stone.
Time leaves its mark on everything, creating proud battle scars rich in visual and sensory stimulation. When we see the wondrous watercolour mottling of rusted metal, and the eroded indentations on stone, we recall the touch of cool metal on skin, and the sandpaper-like tactility of rough stone.
Like fine wine, the patina that develops on the surface of some metals comes only with the march of time. No painter could do a better job than nature.
Agio leather sofa by Oliver B; Kew indigo square cushion by Linen House; vintage black lamp, and Frasier square black coffee table with polished stainless steel legs, all from Harvey Norman. Oki trays in ash wood and dark grey, and two camouflage cushion, all from Boconcept. Ergon Stone Project – Grey Controfalda Nat tiles, from Rice.
+ Balance strongly textured metallic laminates with fine and smooth surfaces for a sophisticated look.
Kartell Charles Ghost clear acrylic bar stool, from The Design Store by Lifestorey. Burmese teak rustic brushed flooring, from Wood & Wood.
S&P ivy ceramic embroidery bud vase, S&P Ivy ceramic embroidery holder, Carouba ceramic lid white pineapple, Denmark MDF table clock, Copper tea set of two, all from Harvey Norman. Other items stylist's own.
Lose yourself within the cool darkness of walls clad in “metal” plates, and feel a chill wash over your skin (or is it the effect of the sexy speed demon?).
Burmese teak rustic brushed flooring, from Wood & Wood. Other items, stylist's own.
D-Bodhi Fendy console table, and D-Bodhi Fendy high dresser, from Journey East. Rectangular tray in oxidised brass; Hurricane in Zink vase in dark brown; faceted high candle glass in aqua, and faceted candle glass in phantom, all from Dreamweave. Other items, stylist's own.
White Baylee bottles (big and small), and ridged white ceramic teardrop vase, all from Harvey Norman. Quinn bicycle, from Coast Cycles.
+ Imitate concrete blocks by layering grid lines on concrete-look laminates. This instantly creates an edgy, architectural appeal.
Faceted high candle glass in aqua, and small glass in phantom, both from Dreamweave. Birdy table lamp, from Danish Design. Stefy parallel vase, and Como concrete top, from Kuhl Home. Other items, stylist's own.
Exotic Conical Stamen Mauve, Structure blue bowl, Mila round white plate large and small, S&P bud vase, Ottaviana green pitcher, all from Harvey Norman. Other items stylist's own.
Remember the time you stood in awe of a Brutalist architectural masterpiece? Such is the beauty of raw unadorned concrete. Honest and rugged, there’s nothing to hide.
Bruno end table with herringbone pattern overlay; Geormani three-seater sofa; Kings small lamp, and Kings aluminium jumbo spot light, all from Commune. Black Candy Table by Cappellini, from Dream. Frazer silver pedestal glass bowl, from Harvey Norman. Akela leather rug, from Finn Avenue.
Curio cross handle mixing valve for bath and shower witn diverter; bath spout, and counter basin with caststone drain cover, all by Toto from W. Atelier. Painting, from The Design Store by Lifestorey. Soap marble dispenser, and face towel, both from Harvey Norman. Floorgres Reverse – Reverse Zinc tiles, from Rice.
Reflect mirror, and Como concrete top, both from Kuhl Home. Faceted white glass, from Dreamweave. Other items, stylist's own.
Luna Linen Pure Egyptian bathroom towel, and white marble soap dispenser, both from Harvey Norman. Cassina Tabouret Meribel stool in walnut, from Dream. Toto free-standing bathtub, and Toto Mono floorstanding bath and shower set with progressive mixer, both from W. Atelier. Marazzi Solid – Solid Ash R10 tiles, from Rice.
House Doctor Brass lamps, both from Journey East. Petite ash varnished black table; Maison white bed pillow with infill; duvet with cover and grey fitted sheet, and grey knit throw by Linen House, all from Harvey Norman. Other items, stylist's own.
