Interior styling: dare to be different with statement colours, sassy textures and tones

STYLING + ART DIRECTION AMBER ARMITAGE / PHOTOS WENDY FENWICK AT FLASH STUDIOS

PRO TIP #1: Strike a balance by teaming an audacious colour (as in this statement chair and wall in Resene Red Berry) with soft neutrals like Resene Zumthor. Combining areas of dynamic interest (this rug, for example) with areas of calm will also help to ensure your bold scheme isn’t visually overwhelming.

PRO TIP #2: When combining two bold colours, try using complementary pairs (such as the red and blue pictured here, or green and magenta) to create a super-strong contrast, then keep your accessories paired back.

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Pale wall in Resene Zumthor, right wall in Resene Red Berry, floor in Resene Colorwood Dark Ebony. Hobnail planter from Republic. Bodhi bookcase from Danske Mǿbler. Albert vase and Rosy Friday vase by Jones & Co from Republic. Figgoscope rug by Marta Figueiredo from Designer Rugs. Panton Classic chair by Vitra from Matisse. Figure 01 artwork and frame from Slow Store. Lombok pot from Republic. All other items stylist’s own. 

Dark wall in Resene St Kilda. Claritas lamp by Nemo Lighting from Matisse. Pemboke candle holders, Yoko vase by Papaya and Aviateur helicopter from Republic. Cassia sideboard from Danske Mǿbler. Panton Classic chair by Vitra from Matisse. Le Chat Chic artwork by Kinfolk from Slow Store. Fold Round shelves and Arch Lean Low mirror from Made of Tomorrow. 

Wall ledge in Resene Blue Bark. Beauty pillowslips and duvet covers from Penney & Bennett. You artwork by Sofia Lind from Slow Store. Rho bedside from Danske Mǿbler. Candles from Ecoya. Carafe set by Ferm Living from Sunday Homestore.Smoking jacket from Penney & Bennett. Aurora pouffe from Republic.