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If I were to sum up this style in three words it would be layered, focused and nuanced. In all my projects I strive to achieve a contextual harmony, but above that, create a space where the clients feel happy to be in at all times of the day. Below are a few tips to help you achieve this same look at home:
Contrast
There is nuance to the use of texture and colour. Even in the most tranquil and minimal spaces, colour and texture is often more varied than you think. I never work within simply a ‘warm palette’ or a ‘cool palette’. I combine and contrast colours, finishes and texture to work in a complimentary fashion.
Unless you’re going for a dark moody vibe, use black or dark tones sparingly, but to effect! Dark tones can be a great way to punctuate a space.
Curves
Minimal spaces can handle a few curves! Just as Le Corbusier favoured the B9 Bentwood Thonet chair for his interiors, furniture with movement and sinuous lines can work really well set within a rectilinear space.
Lighting
Natural light is simply the best! If you are renovating a space, consider incorporating skylights to dark spaces if you can. No fancy finishes or fittings can compete with shards of natural light moving across a space throughout the day.
When it comes to artificial lighting, don’t flood the space with downlights. Your home is not a shopping centre. Utilise architectural down lights only where needed. If you are able to, invest in good quality decorative lighting and understand where you want task lighting and where you want mood lighting.
Hang your pendant light fitting over your dining table or bench top lower than you think you need to and be sure to ask the electrician to show you what the light will look and feel like at different heights (with your dining table in place) before they cut that cord.
Personalise
Be authentic! Only buy art and objects that really speak to you and that you love. Authentic spaces are like authentic people — they just make you feel easy, comfortable and you will never tire of them!
Additional moodboard credits: (from left) ‘Pedestal Ritual Vessel’ by Theodosius Ng from Anfisa. ‘Our Time‘ by Angela Chauvin from Michael Reid Northern Beaches. Cordon Salon Mirror from Sophie Gannon Gallery.
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