NEW NOSTALGIC
Reclaim the romanticism of eras past by blending a vintage aesthetic and timeless colour palette with clean lines and a modern twist.
STYLING AMBER ARMITAGE @ MARIGOLD PHOTOS MELANIE JENKINS @ FLASH STUDIOS WALL COLOURS RESENE PAINTS
Wedgewood Blue is an iconic hue developed by Joshiah Wedgewood in the 1770s for his famous unglazed stoneware. Today, it remains internationally celebrated. Pair it with dark wood tones and rich chocolates for an enduring and elegant look.
ABOVE: Ceiling in Resene Blue Moon, walls in Resene SpaceCote Flat in Resene Wedgewood and floor in Resene Colorwood in Resene Crowshead. October II by Fatu Feu’u from Parnell Gallery. Marlow buffet, Nido coffee table and Juno Pebble sofa, all from Soren Liv. Hugo rug from Baya. CC stool by Rex Kralj and Serenity platter by Zaha Hadid Design, both from Good Form. Karl Bonbonnière Swirl canister and Blixen vase by Akau Objects, Forêts candle by Christian Tortu, Rachel Carley Lotus bowl, and Luisa Calice glasses and Rete Jacquard throw by R&D Lab, all from Tessuti. Ferguson floor lamp by Soho Home from Obery.
The dark chocolate tones in this palette anchor the space, while the powdery blue softens the mood and adds a refined contrast.
ABOVE: Walls in Resene SpaceCote Flat in Resene Wedgewood, archway in Resene Blue Bayoux and floor in Resene Colorwood in Resene Crowshead. Lustro side table and Zita dining chair, both by Soho Home from Obery. Theron Curve sculpture from Soren Liv. Paul Evans-style desk from Mr Bigglesworthy. Pepa table lamp by Astep from Good Form. Bracelets incense holder by Astier De Villatte and Lilac Hollyhock Branch sculpture by Erbavoglio Milano, both from Tessuti.
ABOVE: Walls in Resene SpaceCote Flat in Resene Wedgewood and Resene White Pointer, floor in Resene Colorwood in Resene Crowshead. Hugo rug from Baya. Kahawai by Helen Kerridge from Parnell Gallery. Handsome Mid-Century Danish armchair from Mr Bigglesworthy. CC stool by Rex Kralj and Nagel candle holders by Stoff Nagel from Good Form. Emilia mirror by Soho Home from Obery.
ABOVE: Background in Resene Colorwood in Resene Crowshead. A4 drawdown paint swatches and testpots in (from top) Resene White Pointer, Resene Blue Moon, Resene Blue Bayoux and Resene Wedgewood.
