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Interior trend: Navy is back

Post author By Amy Collins-Walker
Post date February 15, 2016
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Lighter than black, but still as sophisticated, navy is the latest design classic to experience a resurgence. Quite the chameleon, you could consider navy a neutral as it complements most colour schemes. Check out our top picks.

West Elm Sloan upholstered chair in navy leather: We love this club chair’s clean lines (Jen recently bought it for her new place), rich navy hue and solid wood legs, $799 on sale.

Country Road Drew king quilt cover: The large scale of this gingham design makes this quilt clean and modern, rather than fit for grandma’s bedroom, $249.

Target Coastal Navy Stripe paper hamper: With a fabulous nautical feel, this hamper is perfect for laundry or simply general storage, $20.

Eco Chic Emilia bedside table in navy: The bamboo detail in this bedside is gorgeous — as are the high-gloss finish and glass handles, $1,620.

Citta Design Globe bath towel range: We love the soft feel of these velour towels and their super smart, masculine style, from $6.90.

Freedom Becker pedal bin 3L in navy: Who says a bin needs to be entirely utilitarian? It’s the matte finish that piqued our interest. $29.95.

Eco Chic Panel navy linen cushion: Yes it’s pricey but this chic number will never date. $190.

Country Road Baxter knit cushion: The perfect pop of navy for your little one’s room. $59.95.

Tags bedding, Cite Design, country road, cushions, eco chic, freedom, furniture, homewares, interior design, interiors, linen, navy, styling, target, textiles, west elm

Furniture

What’s not to love about rattan furniture?

Post author By Jen Bishop
Post date May 17, 2013

Rattan furniture is having a serious revival, don’t you think? Everywhere I look, I’m seeing peacock chairs and bedheads, brought bang up to date with the latest paint colours. I also love old school, untreated rattan paired with wonderful contrasting textiles on cushions and linen.

The patterns in pieces like this screen also work well with the trend for geometrics. If you have the patience and a creative streak, you can pick up some secondhand gems at op shops or on eBay and give them a new lease of life by painting them yourself.

If, like me, you’re a bit useless like that, you can buy it in just about every colour under the sun. All of the furniture pictured is by Lincoln Brooks, used by many of the country’s top interior designers but also available to retail customers through stores like EcoChic and Naturally Cane. It’s lightweight, affordable, eco-friendly, made from natural materials and can work both indoor and out. Plus, it’s easily given a new look with new upholstery should you move house or change your colour scheme, for example. So versatile!

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Emerging trends in decor from Echo Chic

Post author By Jen Bishop
Post date January 30, 2013

Will 2013 bring terrible trends in décor, will it break new ground or will it just be more of the same? Here’s what Eco Chic founders Cris Bucknall and Paula Breckman are predicting will be big this year.

Manly swagger – we have seen a lot of fondant shades, delicate touches and feminine finishes over the last three years, so it’s not surprising the pendulum is swinging in favour of the men in our lives, who probably prefer leather to lace. Expect pinstripes on walls and on fabric, dark leather making a return, and a gentlemen’s club flavour emerging for lounge rooms and libraries. Check out our Darcy range of sofas and armchairs.

Golden sunshine – yellow and gold will be prominent tones, used especially for accents and accessories, sometimes even for large items such as sofas. Gilding on wallpaper and for details on pictures and mirrors will be especially popular. Eco Chic’s sunshine inspired outdoor rugs are the perfect accent homewares in golden shades.

Feathered friends – animals, birds and feathers will still feature prominently. It’s amazing how long this bird trend has lasted! This year it’s hello to gaudy parrots and peacocks and goodbye to owls and ostriches. Feather details are tipped for the top and elephants forecast to be big!

Tags eco chic, furniture, homewares, interiors, parrots, rugs, sustainable, suzani