White out
Getting your whites right is crucial in creating the right atmosphere for your home.
Getting your whites right is crucial in creating the right atmosphere for your home.
styling Amber Armitage @ MARIGOLD
photos Wendy Fenwick @ Flash Studios
wall colours resene paints
The best way to make sure you're choosing the right white is to either order an A4 drawdown paint swatch or paint a testpot in the room you are wanting to paint. Remember to try it in both well-lit and darker areas of the room as it will look very different depending on the light.
PIC ABOVE: Walls painted in Resene SpaceCote Flat in Resene Designer White and floor painted in Resene Walk-on in Resene Alabaster. Floor vase painted in Resene Spacecote Flat in Resene Alabaster (stylist’s own). Wavy floor standing mirror, $989 from Danske Mobler. Painterly Impressions original painting by Calla Wu-Zheng, $600 from Endemic World.
Resene Black White (walls) is a calcite grey white, chalky and soft. Resene Alabaster (floor) is a near white with a light blackened edge.
PIC ABOVE: Walls painted in Resene SpaceCote Flat in Resene Black White and floor painted in Resene Walk-on in Resene Alabaster. Chair and lamp base painted in Resene Lustacryl Semigloss in Resene Black, vase painted in Resene Spacecote Flat in Resene Alabaster (all stylist’s own). Malena console table in black, $239.99 from Mocka. Batu Hemp String 47cm floor lamp shade, $129 from Lighting Plus. Formation Black 2 framed artwork, $999 from Danske Mobler. Dior Catwalkbook, $129.99, and The Art of Kinfolk $194.99, both from A&C Homestore.
When you’re decorating, there are a myriad of whites and off-whites from icy bright white, through to clotted creams and delicate ivories, all with varying touches of yellow, green, brown or grey, to turn them into a huge cast of interesting shades.
Resene Designer White is a cool blue white, frosty and austere, styled and smart.
PIC ABOVE: Walls painted in Resene SpaceCote Flat in Resene Designer White and floor in Resene Walk-on in Resene Alabaster. Lamp (stylist’s own) painted in Resene Dream Big. Betti Bobbin tallboy in ice blue, $419.99 from Mocka. Winter Beach framed print, $899 from Danske Mobler. Thea wide vase medium, $129.99, Lani vase large, $139.99, Little Book of Vivienne Westwood, $29.99, Emu Southbank slippers, $129.99, Stonewash Cotton duvet in white king, $189.99, Stonewash Cotton pillowcase pair in pine mini stripe, $49.99, and white, $49.99, Vittoria Linen Lumbar Cushion in mist, $119.99, Cyprian Cushion in oatmeal, $159.99, and Salina linen throw in thyme, $169.99, all from A&C Homestore. Haven sheer curtain in cloud, from $99.99/pair from Curtain Studio.
Dopamine Decorating
This trend is all about vivid colours, clashing patterns, maximalism and pure happiness
This trend is all about vivid colours, clashing patterns, maximalism and pure happiness.
Styling Amber Armitage @ MARIGOLD
Photos Wendy Fenwick @ Flash Studios
Wall colours Resene paints
Stylist tip
Vibrant tones, such as yellow, red and orange, feel energetic and passionate. Mixing and matching this with checked and floral patterns on the bed, alongside a mural element, walks the fine line between fun and sophisticated.
Stylist tip
Although dopamine decor is very much focused on bold, bright colors, doesn’t mean these spaces can’t be soft and gentle too. Greens create a peaceful, relaxed setting and can help a space to feel grounding, ideal for
a guest bedroom space.
Bring in the sunshine
Illuminate your space for the season ahead with this colourful palette
Illuminate your space for the season ahead with this colourful palette.
Styling Amber Armitage @ MARIGOLD
Photos Wendy Fenwick @ Flash Studios Wall colours resene paints
Walls and shelf painted in Resene SpaceCote Flat in Resene Illuminate. Floor finished in Resene Colorwood Bask. Maquette Ceramic Table Sculpture B $185, Stair Table Lamp $675, Bloom Table Lamp in Dusty Green $1,195, CC Stool in Walnut $745, Ildhane Candle Holder $145, and Magazine Rack $275, all from Good Form. Iconic Dick Cordemeijer Cleopatra Daybed by Auping $2,950 from Mr. Bigglesworthy. Vauban Vase $585 from Tessuti. John Tootill Raumati V Artwork $11,000 from Sanderson Gallery. Nomad at Home $69.99 and The Home Upgrade $120, both from Father Rabbit. Torrance Rattan Occasional Chair $439.99 from Mocka. Cheltenham Throw $130 and Wichita Rug $1,120, both from Baya.
Back wall and shelf painted in Resene SpaceCote Flat in Resene Illuminate. Maquette Ceramic Table Sculpture B $185 from Good Form. Vauban Vase $585 from Tessuti.
Testpots and Drawdowns (from top) in Resene Illuminate, Resene I Dare You and Resene Tropical.
Doorway painted in Resene SpaceCote Flat in Resene Green Days. Back wall painted in Resene SpaceCote Flat in Resene Illuminate. Pulse Platter $295, Large Ovum Vase $350, and Romana Large Sideboard $6,795, all from Good Form. Katherine Throne Hidden Gems Artwork $3,050, from Sanderson Gallery.
Walls painted in Resene SpaceCote Flat in Resene Illuminate. After the Song Art Print by Helen Dean $289 from Endemic World. Tara Nesting Bowls $109 from Citta. Bubble Vase $108 and Grid Vase Satin $49.50, both from Tessuti. Bon Parfumeur Eau De Parfum 30ml in 203 Fruity $81.99 and Acme Roman Cup and Saucer Mini $16.60, all from Father Rabbit. Canyon Two-Drawer Bedside Table $169.99 from Mocka. Calypso Duvet Cover in King from $270 from Dehei.
Tones of tranquility
The quiet-natured qualities of soft green has a calming effect, creating a peaceful interior space that is a joy to be in
The quiet-natured qualities of soft green has a calming effect, creating a peaceful interior space that is a joy to be in.
Styling Amber Armitage
Photos Wendy Fenwick @ Flash Studios.
Wall colours Resene paints
Back wall and plinth painted in Resene SpaceCote Flat in Resene Pumice. Skirting in Resene SpaceCote Flat in Resene Rice Cake. Floor finished in Resene Colorwood Bask. Latina Sideboard $2,499 from Danske Møbler. Monaco Framed Print in Natural $799.99, Florence Table Lamp $379.99, Kinfolk Island $99.99, Simple Fancy $44.99, A House Party in Tuscany $69.99, Corfu Travertine Vessel $54.99, Vinnie Travertine Coffee Table $1,999.99, Small Gerome Wide Vase $89.99, Dome Glass Vase $25, Linear Tumbler $16.99, A Good Day to Bake $49.99, The Fi Greig Method $49.99, all from A&C Homestore. Pottery Jug $75 from Flotsam & Jetsam. Mackenzie White Straw Rug from $1,350 from Baya. Hubert Occasional Chair $379.95 from Mocka.
Walls in Resene SpaceCote Flat in Resene Pumice. Floor finished in Resene Colorwood Bask. Corkboard in Resene SpaceCote Flat in Resene Jaguar, Resene Just Right, Resene Contour, Resene Pumice and Resene Rice Cake. Stockholm Desk $1,799 from Danske Møbler. Maya Plush Dining Chair in Rattan $650 from Republic. Botanical Jungle Notebook $11.95 and Note Square Sticky Pad $8.95, both from Father Rabbit. Medium White Stackable Multi-Box $44.95, Corfu Travertine Vessel $54.99, Bella Table Lamp in Black $159.90, Lulu Stool in Sage (used as a waste bin) $319.99, all from A&C Homestore. Fayette Round Floor Rug $1,380 from Baya.
Walls painted in Resene SpaceCote Flat in Resene Pumice. Built-in sideboard painted in Resene SpaceCote Flat in Resene Pumice, with the wood top finished in Resene Colorwood Pitch Black. Medium Denver Vase $159.99 and Small Cirque Pillar Candle $34.99, both from A&C Homestore. Wooden Cava Bowl $195, Yellow Rose Print $75, Ink Bottle $45, all from Flotsam & Jetsam.
Something old, something new
Finding the perfect mix of new and vintage just comes down to filling your interior with things that make you happy, they might spark a memory or tell a story or just feel like “you”.
Finding the perfect mix of new and vintage just comes down to filling your interior with things that make
you happy, they might spark a memory or tell a story or just feel like “you”.
Styling Amber Armitage / Photos Wendy Fenwick @ Flash Studios
Wall colours Resene Paints
Stylist tip
Create dynamic interiors by playing with unexpected colour combinations where two spaces meet. Paying attention to these transition spaces can create moments of magic.
Stylist tip
The perfect shade of lilac, Resene Twilight is a pale lilac pink, rosy and suffused with the last sunset. Pair with the depth of Resene Zibibbo, a deep velvety red, for a bedroom palette with a bit of romance.
Circus Stripes
Being bold with thick stripes and a fun colour palette can bring so much life into a space, while still looking sophisticated.
Being bold with thick stripes and a fun colour palette can bring
so much life into a space, while still looking sophisticated.
Styling Amber Armitage | Photos Wendy Fenwick @ Flash Studios
Wall colours Resene Paints
Stylist tip
For a fun, modern take on the classic stripe, go bold and wide. Adapt the classic bright red to the more sophisticated deep brown-red of Resene Scoria. When using a bold thick stripe try to follow
this look through with chunky furniture pieces that will make a statement.
Stylist tip
Carry through the idea of "stripes" into other areas of the home with a striped lamp and the inclusion of The Surround Laminex panels on the wall. These will help bring all the spaces together.
Stylist tip
Creating a bold colour palette can be a daunting task. Opt for at least two to three mid tones that are very similar in colour, to give you small variations, but hold the palette together (Resene New Day, Resene Morning Haze, Resene Athena). Include a white with base tones that compliment these (Resene Half Sea Fog) and a deep bold contrasting colour (Resene Scoria).
Interior styling: dare to be different with statement colours, sassy textures and tones
Interior stylist Amber Armitage shares her tips and serves up inspiration for colour-filled bold living spaces.
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.
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.
Stylist Amber Armitage shows us how to create a space to call home
It’s the little touches that make a house a sanctuary. We put the pieces together to create a space for ultimate calm.
PAINT + WALLPAPER Resene STYLING Amber Armitage PHOTOS Wendy Fenwick at Flash Studios
Resene Wallpaper Collection MG11102, walls and floor in Resene Nero. Art print original by Claire Stapleton X LA TRIBE. Frame from Country Road, Inside Pendant Lamps by Oblure, Tokyo Stool OMK 1965, ‘Von’ armchair by Ercol, all from Good Form. Cushion from Mood Store. Arch Lean mirror by Made of Tomorrow. Brass drum coffee table from Contempa. Books and magazines from Sunday Home Store. Pot, plants and candle stylist’s own.
Expert tip: By pairing the wallpaper with a bold colour paint, you add even more impact. We’ve teamed Resene Wallpaper Collection MG11102, a gold patina look wallpaper, with Resene Nero to add even more drama.
Resene Wallpaper Collection 218741. Walls in Resene Alabaster. Floor in Resene Colorwood Rocksalt. VV Cinquanta Twin wall lamp by Astep from Good Form. Soho 3 seater sofa and Juno Ottoman in Olive from Contempa. Cushion covers and Elevation side table, all from Città. Sophie So Shady hat by Sophie Store. Ay Soho sunglasses, Veja sneakers and framed print, all from Father Rabbit. Books and magazines from Sunday Home Store. Vase stylist’s own. Rug from Mood Store. Arch Lean mirror by Made of Tomorrow.