Time to bring the summer light into your living space, with some clever and quick decor ideas. Syle director Louise Hilsz shares her inspiration with colours inspired by nature.

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A statement piece of art will instantly transform any room, and you can do that by framing botanical-inspired wallpapers.

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Resene Wallpaper Collection FJ41108 available from Resene ColorShops. Contempta Button 3 Seater Sofa, $3495. Cavit & Co Home Collection Syrie Coffee table, $POA. Tess Costil Dazed print, $1200.

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Peach and deep orange are one of our favourite colour combinations. Paint is our go-to for instantly adding new life into any living space.

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Middle Of Knowhere Framed canvas, $199. Sage x Clare Aleza Tufted cushion, $169. Resene Clementine Orange paint available from Resene ColorShops. Tom Dixon Bell Table light, $1430.

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Silver adds the glamour you need to give your home a polished decor look. Then add all you need to do is add interest with pops of colour in accessories - as far as shades go we love to clash in shades of green and blue.

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Resene Silver Sand paint available from Resene ColorShops. Republic Home Indigo Fabric Pouffe, $149. Brink & Campman Kashba Jewel 48307, $2206, from Aladdin Rugs. William Yeoward Kristiana Ceramic Table Lamp Base, $1102.

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Restful and summery don ‘t be afraid to use more than one shade of green in your living room. The secret to this upbeat vibe is mixing old with the new.

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Resene Zen paint available from Resene ColorShops. Republic Home Tenda Wooden Lampshade, $369. Adairs Home Republic Decorative gold metal tray, $80. Mulberi Latinus cushion, $119.

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Create a gallery vibe in your living room with off white paint and statement wallpaper. This helps show off your precious collections of art and objects that make a house an interesting home.

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Resene Wallpaper Collection FD25351 available from Resene ColorShops. Rosenthal Le Jardin de Versace wall plate, $599. Adairs Jerada Natural & Black Cushion, $70. Lukeke Saddleback / Tīeke - wings up bird, $500.

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Feature walls in statement colours are the perfect backdrop for that piece of furniture you will never part with.

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Resene Windfall paint available from Resene ColorShops. Adairs Home Republic Prani Gold Plant Stand, $90. Early Settler Belmont sideboard, $1800. Cavit & Co Baker blossom mirror, $POA.