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Gingham bed linen: Our pick of the latest hot trend

Post author By Amy Collins-Walker
Post date October 6, 2021
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There’s no doubt that uncertain times have led to nostalgic homewares trends and we are very much here for the latest one. Having eschewed any hokey associations, courtesy of a variety of contemporary reimaginings, gingham is back in the style spotlight in a major way. Akin to the little black dress of bedding, gingham bed linen is a timeless, versatile look that suits most spaces.

Castle & Things: From bedding to cushions and blankets (in small and large scale gingham designs) we absolutely love this range and its glorious rainbow colour palette. From $49.

Castle & Things gingham — Navy and white gingham is a bonafide classic

Castle & Things cushions — The oversized check is a statement making look

Linen House: Available in gorgeous neutral colour ways (black, caramel and stone), the classic and versatile Springsteen range can be mixed and matched and is made from soft, washed cotton. From $59.99.

Sheet Society: The brand’s checkerboard range is available in mini and mega designs in sage green, blush and beige. We absolutely adore the mix of small and large scale prints. From $50.

The Sheet Society — The combination of small and large scale checks is such a modern look

Adairs: With a colour range that covers the entire spectrum, Adairs has certainly embraced the check trend. From $69.99.

Adairs orange check — Home Republic printed orange check sheet set

Adairs dusty mauve check — Home Republic vintage washed linen dusty mauve check sheet separates

Adairs sunshine — Adairs Kids gingham sunshine sheet set

Kip & Co: The brand’s Tuscan gingham design, combining an unlikely pairing of deep green and peach, is a statement making look. The range is made from French flax linen. From $45.

Society of Wanderers: From lilac gingham to a bold green and gold and a fuchsia and red check, this gingham range is not for the faint hearted. We love the ruffle detail and we love the range mixed and matched. From $99.

Mix and match bedding tips from Kip & Co

It’s the time of year where we’re all adding extra layers to our beds for warmth but the more we add, the harder it can be to achieve a cohesive…

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Tablescape ideas: How to create a Pinterest-worthy dining table

Post author By Amy Collins-Walker
Post date February 2, 2021
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Along with an increase in furniture sales and at-home entertaining, COVID-19 has spawned yet another interiors trend in the form of ‘tablescaping.’ No doubt inspired by a desire to break the monotony of lockdown, and bring a little bit of magic back to the domestic sphere, what was once referred to as simply ‘decorating one’s table’ is now emerging as a serious interiors hobby – there’s over 1.3 million hashtags for the term ‘tablescape’ on Instagram alone.

From candles to placemats, cutlery, napery and decorations, here are our favourite online destinations to help make your table sing.

Sage & Clare: Home to napkins and tablecloths in bespoke prints plus a gorgeous range of resin serving ware and cutlery, one of our favourite bedding, cushion and bath brands is emerging as a strong player in the tabletop scene too.

Aura Home: One for the minimalists, the Aura tabletop range features gorgeous linen tablecloths and napkins plus ceramic dinnerware, coloured glassware and cutlery in simple, understated designs.

The Sourceress: The home of interior stylist Belinda Cendron, here you will find a chic array of interesting wares to add that final flourish. There’s giant clamshells, polished shells, coral, glass cloches, flameless candles, crystals and much more.

Oh It’s Perfect: A one-stop party shop, here you’ll find stylish plates, napkins and cutlery of the disposable variety but it’s the fabulous array of colourful candles and glass holders that caught our eye.

Pillow Talk: There’s plenty of reasonably priced tabletop finds to be found here from runners to jute placemats, coasters, table cloths and more.

Everbloome: A natural element (flowers, foliage or both!) is key to a fabulous tablescape and this range of preserved blooms is second to none. Our pick is the hydrangea which is available in every colour of the rainbow.

This hydrangea will last forever making it an ideal dining table styling prop

Mrs Alice: Arguably the queen of tablescaping, English socialite Alice Naylor-Leyland sells full tablescaping kits shipped worldwide. Containing everything from candles to plates to placemats, napkins and bud vases, these sets provide everything you need to create a whimsical, very British, tabletop experience.

A family home designed for entertaining

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Deep green shade named Taubmans 2019 Colour of the Year

Post author By Amy Collins-Walker
Post date November 6, 2018
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Taubmans 2019 Colour of the Year 'Night Watch'

Just as Pantone’s Greenery was considered a calming antidote to the chaos and distraction of modern life, Taubmans’ 2019 Colour of the Year has similar aspirations. Called Night Watch, it’s a deep luxe green that is the perfect way to bring the outside in. It’s also bang on trend with indoor plants, jungle motifs and green of almost every shade popular at present.

“Green is a colour we will be seeing so much more of in 2019, from forest to sea foam and all tints and shades in between. It makes perfect sense that we are seeking to bring the calmness and soothing power of Night Watch into our decor given the trend to bring the outdoors in,” says Taubmans colour consultant Grace Garrett.

And with apartment living on the rise, and the 2016 Australian Census revealing that people in developed countries are spending 90 per cent of their time indoors, it makes sense that we are longing to bring some greenery inside.

The dramatic green shade is also a highly adaptable one. “Night Watch uses a tone that can be adapted to an array of styles using a variety of furniture and accessories from the velvet and marble of Hollywood glamour to the raw, natural materials that belong to the eclectic and tribal trends. In terms of a colour palette, Night Watch’s versatility means it pairs well with a multitude of tones such as Taubmans Ionian, Dusky Taupe and Rusty Rail,” says Grace.

Taubmans 'Night Watch' — Taubmans ‘Night Watch’

Taubmans colour palette — Complementary colours

Master renovator Cherie Barber recently used the colour to transform a small apartment. “I made over a small apartment using Taubmans Endure Interior in a matte finish to maximise the depth of colour. Creating a feature wall of Night Watch and using Taubmans Crisp White on the others means that you can bounce and regulate the light in the room. If you wanted to create a cosier feel, you could even use Night Watch on all of the walls,” says Cherie.

Cherie Barber reno — Cherie Barber used ‘Night Watch’ in this small apartment

The Taubmans Colour of the Year is the result of an annual workshop that the paint brand holds, bringing together over 20 global colour stylists from the automotive, consumer electronics, aerospace and home paint industries. Night Watch is just one of the 200 colours in the brand’s 2019 Global Colour Trends Forecast which looks to guide homeowners, designers and architects alike.

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Crystal homewares: Gems are big on the interiors scene!

Post author By Amy Collins-Walker
Post date March 9, 2018
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The interiors answer to the wellness trend, we’ve noticed an awful lot of crystals and gem stones in the home sphere of late. Regardless of whether you believe in their healing powers, like the indoor plant trend, perhaps our embrace of crystals is just another way of connecting with the earth while living in the urban jungle. From bedding to bookends, there are plenty of chic crystal pieces around, with not a whiff of hippy to be seen.

Kip & Co Little Gem cotton quilt cover: Combining plenty of on-trend purple, with a rainbow of gem stones, this fun quilt would look fabulous in a teenage girl’s room. From $149.

West Elm Eduardo Garza crystal box: I love this jewelley box and its combination of white marble, resin faux crystals and brass. $89.

Target topaz printed cushion: You know a trend has hit the mainstream when Target weighs in. This is a snip at $15.

Sourceress the Store pyramid crystal stones: Available in lapis, howlite, quartz and fluorite, these pyramids are ideal for coffee table styling. $59.