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Embrace eclectic style and win a $1,499 Dare Gallery sofa

Looking to update your interior but feeling uninspired? Are the more popular design themes like coastal, contemporary and country not your style? Well if so, don’t be afraid to create your own unique look and adopt an eclectic approach. It’s popular with interior designers and it’s easy enough for you to try at home, I promise!

Maddox 2 Seat - Lifestyle

“The key is to choose pieces that you love, that reflect your own personality and that you will enjoy living with,” explains Marie Lynders, visual designer at Dare Gallery. “Start your eclectic journey with a standout centrepiece such as a sofa or dining table and use this to create your story.”

However, understandably, getting those standout pieces doesn’t come cheap, so that’s where we come in. Thanks to Dare Gallery, we are offering one very lucky reader a Maddox 2-seater sofa, worth $1,499!

Maddox 2 Seat - Ebony

Part of Dare Gallery’s latest range, which features a blend of designer-inspired furniture from retro style pieces through to modern industrial and sleek contemporary styles, the Maddox has a neat solid oak timber frame, sleek arms and legs and button-in upholstery. Available in two colours, you can pick from almond upholstery with a cocoa frame or dark grey upholstery with an ebony frame.

So now you have your centrepiece sorted (if you’re fortunate enough to win that is!) it’s time to continue styling: “Don’t be afraid to mix and match styles; this can really add an exciting edge to your eclectic interior,” says Marie. “Playful use of colour can work really well when creating your individualised interior, as can the use of different materials, such as wood and metal, to add character to your home.”

Maddox 2 Seat

The final step? “Add a smatter of pretty ornaments and accessories to add a final flourish. Choose items to accentuate your look and that won’t over-clutter.”

When it comes to styling your home with an eclectic look, it’s all about being creative and reflecting your unique personality. But of course winning a gorgeous sofa would help! For your chance to get your hands on the Maddox, all you have to do is fill out the form below by 5pm Sydney time on Monday 16 November 2015.

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Homewares

Daring cushions will bring some high-fashion luxe to your home

After working in the fashion industry for many years, Anna Harves and Brianna Pike decided to change tack; launching their interior textiles label Sixhands Collection, which specialises in wallpaper, fabrics, rugs, cushions and accessories.

Anna and Brianna
Anna and Brianna

Their latest Designer Dare cushion range is certainly one to check out. Created in collaboration with Dare Gallery, Sixhands, which was once the secret of the fashion underground has now firmly cemented itself as a respected interiors brand.

Six Hands Designer Dare range Paperflock in Wattle on chair

With the cushions priced at $149, the range includes beautifully detailed designs, inspired by a mix and match of origins and eras such as art, music, street culture, the Australian landscape and day-to-day life. Focusing on hand-painted rendering styles mixed with photorealistic motifs, the cushions have a richness and depth which is created through the fusing of traditional craftsmanship and the limitless possibilities of new technology.

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Designer Dare? Paperflock Cushion in Wattle

Bright, fun and full of texture, the Designer Dare range is available at all Dare Gallery stores now. See the full list of stores here.

 

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Renting

Divide your space with a stylish screen

If you have an open plan space which you want to section off, or some thing (or some mess!) you’d like to hide, a screen can be a great thing!Library

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Interiors Addict

Stylish, great value screens for your home

I think these new screens from Dare Gallery are a great value solution to zone an area in your home or hide some mess! Maybe you need to zone off the home office part of your spare bedroom or hide the overflowing laundry basket?! At just $129 and in several designs, I think you could get a lot of use out of one. This vintage world map design is my favourite.

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Interiors Addict

Buy one get one half price at Dare Gallery

On all their Australian made upholstery, until 31 March. Find out more here.