Living room update

This is a statement decor idea, and we love it. The latest botanical trend starts with wallpaper. It’s bright and bold and will create an air of joy in any living space. Style director Louise Hilsz shares how you can create this look or learn to love it over the next few months.


From a papered wall in vibrant hues or frame in this tropical trend, it all begins with statement botanical wallpaper. Style director Louise Hlsz says start with a bold pattern, and then choose colours within the print and bring them to life in any room.

WALLPAPER

Our picks from Resene Komar Pure Wallpaper Collection are P016-VD4, P026-VD2, P035-VD2 and P020-VD2 (left to right). Available from Resene ColorShops.


CUSHIONS

The standard rule for choosing cushion colours is to determine your room’s existing colour palette and make sure your cushions include an element of it. With this botanical trend, you have free reign to unify or clash any shades. With this floral theme complementing and contrasting is key.

Missoni Home Wismar cushion, $403. Etro Pertuis Aigues Cushion with Piping, $242. Niki Jones Geocentric Cushion, $220. Silken Favours Eye of the Leopard Cushion, $209.


FURNITURE

Invest in a statement shade for key pieces, one that complements that floral print. This season, the range of shades on offer are unlimited - our picks span the colours in any rainbow, think pink, lilac, yellow or teal.

Me & My Trend Otto chair, $1795. Republic Home Murphy sofa, $3395. Sollos Isa armchair, $POA. Minotti Albert & Ile sofa, $POA.


LAMPS

It’s those little dècor additions that transform any room into an inviting space. A lamp is one interior buy that helps light up your world while adding balance to any corner or any occasional table.

Matthew Williamson Hyde Park lamp, $538. Republic Home trellis lamp in pink, $329. Jonathan Adler Globo table lamp, $2183. Edgard Home dandy table lamp, $198.


COFFEE TABLE

Contemporary or casual, the right coffee table can be both versatile and an object of art. The latest trends favour simple lines, in an oval shape, which bring a modern twist to any traditional décor you may already have in your home.

Warm Nordic the Secant table, $995. Minotti ring coffee table, $POA. Glas Italia L.A sunset table, $POA. Città Design segment coffee table, $990.