Alberta, a textured chenille from Villa Nova. Picture / Supplied.
Alberta, a textured chenille from Villa Nova. Picture / Supplied.
SOFT TO TOUCH
Alberta is the beautifully textured chenille created by UK brand Villa Nova. Soft, fluid and durable, it works perfectly either for curtains or upholstery. Available in 39 shades. For stockists and pricing contact James Dunlop Textiles at jamesdunloptextiles.com.
Otto fan. Picture / Claudia Fagagnini.
COOL CUSTOMER
Keep cool this summer withthe Otto fan from Stadler Form. We love its compact size and stylish finish made from sustainable bamboo. $249.99. Available from Noel Leeming, Mitre 10 and stadlerform.co.nz.
It can be tricky coming up with just the right white, let alone a complementary colour scheme that works throughout your interiors, from room to room. Auckland architectural colourist Peta Tearle's new Colours with Love online kits look set to take the angst out of what can be a long and involved process, with sometimes less-than-appealing results.
Simply visit Peta's online store, pick one of the 24 heart-shaped palettes that you are most drawn to and purchase the corresponding boxed set of 10 paint colour cards that can be mixed and matched to work harmoniously together, no matter how many or few you choose to use from the pack.
My intention is always for my clients to love the space they live in," says Peta, who has worked in colour design on commercial and residential projects for 25 years.
"I really love the beauty that results from placing colours that combine well alongside one another. My palettes mean people can make their own colour combinations with confidence, and allow them to select from an emotional point of view with flexibility, creativity and individuality.
Colour with Love cards. Picture / Supplied.
"One of my favourite quotes about colour is from an architect who says: 'Paint it white and sleep at night'. But one of the toughest dilemmas faced when selecting colours for interiors is which white? Each of my palettes has at least one white to take the guesswork out and confidently coexist with any of the other colours in the pack."
Each boxed set of 10 (125mm x 125mm) Colour with Love cards costs $90 and comes with instructions, paint names and brands used and a grey "isolator" card to help give a true reading of each colour. Pictured above, cards from the Fresh and Flirty palette.
Aromatherapy Company Therapy range. Picture / Supplied.
CLEAN AND GREEN
The Aromatherapy Company has turned its attention to the laundry, introducing a new line to its Therapy home collection to transform another chore zone into a sweet-smelling corner. Therapy Laundry Linen Mist, Hand Wash and Natural Clothing Soap are fragranced with lemon balm and lavender essential oils and are free of mineral oils, parabens, sulphates and artificial fragrances.
There's also a Static Spray, that can be used on clothes, hosiery and furnishings, and a little lint comb with a wooden handle, all priced under $20. The Aromatherapy Company donates 1 per cent from its entire Therapy range sales to Forest & Bird, including from its Kitchen and Garden collections.
Ottoloom bath robe. Picture / Supplied.
Slip into a luxurious Ottoloom bath robe
, made from hand-loomed certified organic cotton in Southern Turkey. Ethically made, they come in a range of stylish colours with smart white trim. Beautifully soft and aborbent, the robes are perfect for lounging around the house or poolside. $170, from
- a bean bag from You're Welcome. Designer Amy Howell's new collection, which also includes cushions and tea towels, is called "Mystic Mary + Memphis Mabel", and is inspired by modern day mysticism and the Memphis art movement. Bean bags from $280. Available from
, and stockists including Terrarium, Superette, and Mildred & Co.
Space line pendant light from BoConcept. Picture / Supplied.
SHINE ON
Metallics are a key player in the new 2015 collection for BoConcept. Copper and brass, shiny and brushed, work to add a warm glow to heavy wood and dark leathers. Our pick? The Space Line pendant light, $499, from boconcept.co.nz.
