Butter me up

Offering a warm and inviting atmosphere, this soft, creamy yellow is making a comeback, with designers embracing its subtle yet impactful presence. Its gentle beauty acts like a neutral, providing a versatile base for interior spaces.

STYLING AMBER ARMITAGE @ MARIGOLD | PHOTOS MELANIE JENKINS @ FLASH STUDIOS | WALL COLOURS RESENE PAINTS

ABOVE: Walls painted in Resene SpaceCote Flat in Resene Buttermilk, doorway painted in Resene Wax Flower, floors finished in Resene Colorwood Breathe Easy. Tola and Black ‘Helicopter’ dining table by G-Plan and Mosquito chair in Black Oak by Rex Kralj from Good Form. Norfolk rug in Sand from Baya. Sesso Vase and Ethan table lamp from Design Central. Rufus Ares bowl from Soren Liv. Octopus Stool from Republic Home. Books stylists own.

Resene Buttermilk is a warm yellow with a slight hint of orange. It works well with both warm tones, like mustard or ochre, and complements blush tones like Resene Wax Flower, a succulent moist apricot rose.

ABOVE: Walls painted in Resene SpaceCote Flat in Resene Buttermilk, floors finished in Resene Colorwood Breathe Easy. Elba dining table, Eleanor dining chairs in Hay, Hanson twist side table and Boden Ridge vase from Soren Liv. Norfolk rug in Sand from Baya. Patong pendant from Lighting Plus. Gidon Bing nesting bowl from Good Form. Roebling cut crystal rocks glass by Soho Home from Design Central.

The warm glow of butter yellow pairs beautifully with natural materials like wood, rattan, linen and aged brass.

ABOVE: Front wall painted in Resene SpaceCote Flat in Resene Buttermilk, wall through doorway painted in Resene Wax Flower, floors finished in Resene Colorwood Breathe Easy. Kin 2 door buffet and Judi swivel occasional chair, from Soren Liv. Roebling cut crystal rocks glasses, Alexander table lamp, Pangbourne rattan tray and Lenka bowl all by Soho Home from Design Central. Norfolk rug in Sand from Baya. Cone floor lamp by Warm Nordic from Good Form. Orbit round cane mirror from Republic Home.

Walls painted in Resene SpaceCote Flat in Resene Buttermilk, floors finished in Resene Colorwood Breathe Easy. Hugo Remy 3-seater sofa, Reese square coffee table, Tolv Farnsworth tall shelf pebble ottoman, Boden Ridge vase, and Easton arch table lamp all from Soren Liv. Safi Ecru floor rug and Harrison ochre cushion from Baya. Cone floor lamp by Warm Nordic and Gidon Bing Nesting bowl from Good Form. Water Hyacinth Gentong Basket from Republic Home. Books stylists own.

Resene Colorwood Breathe Easy.

Sweet serenity

Create a relaxed coastal style through the use of lighter tones that echo the serenity of the landscape along with the materials found within it.

STYLING Amber Armitage @ MARIGOLD 
PHOTOS Wendy Fenwick @ Flash Studios

Wall colours Resene paints

Walls painted in Resene SpaceCote Flat in Resene Meringue and through doorway in Resene Alabaster. Floor finished in Resene Colorwood Breathe Easy. Large planter painted in Resene Spacecote Flat in Resene Foundation and small pot on table in Resene Yogi. Felix Arc 3 Seater Sofa, Seb Balance Coffee Table, Porto Console and Livia Occasional Chair from Soren Liv. Margin Table Lamp (on console) and Kizu Portable Lamp both from Slow Store. Mitchell Floor Rug from Freedom Furniture. Ottavio cushions, Creative Homes and Easy Wins books, from A&C Homestore. Round marble tray, stylists own.

Wall painted in (base colour) Resene SpaceCote Flat in Resene Open Seseme with Resene FX Paint Effects tinted in Resene Foundation applied over the top. Floor finished in Resene Colorwood Breathe Easy. Porto Block Side Table from Soren Liv. Riley Boucle Queen Bed from Mocka. Mitchell Floor Rug from Freedom Furniture. Oatmeal Stripe Pillowcases, Khaki Stripe Duvet, Natural Gingham Euros and Oatmeal Quilt, all from A&C Homestore. Olive Green linen pillow slips from Foxtrot Linen. Lamont 3 Light Table Lamp in Brass from Lighting Direct.

Tongue and groove wall painted in Resene SpaceCote Flat in Resene Morning Haze. Floor finished in Resene Colorwood Breathe Easy. Blair King single bed and Blair Six Drawer from Mocka. Toffee Gingham duvet set in King Single, from A&C Homestore. Kizu Portable Lamp and Spade Chair by Please Wait To Be Seated, both from Slow Store. Woven Sage cushion, Check mini pot, Check tray, Dr.Suess book and squishy toy, all from Kmart. Artwork, stylists own.

Stylist’s tip

When it comes to coastal colours, think light and breezy shades of whites (Resene Meringue), tans (Resene Open Seseme) and blues (Resene Morning Haze).

Walls painted in Resene SpaceCote Flat in Resene Meringue and floor finished in Resene Colorwood Breathe Easy. Classique Oval Dining Table from Soren Liv. Arch Dining Chairs in Avalon Piccolo by Ellison Studios from Slow Store. Louis 340 Squat Pendant from Lighting Direct. Wheel Bowl, Brooklyn Tumblers in green, Algarve Tablecloth, Acquacotta, Healthy Kelsi Travel Kitchen and Easy Wins books, all from A&C Homestore. Check vase from Kmart.

Walls painted in Resene SpaceCote Flat in Resene Meringue and through archway in Resene Alabaster. Floor finished in Resene Colorwood Breathe Easy. Felix Arc 3 Seater Sofa from Soren Liv. Alva armchair and Isola Side Table by Ellison Studios from Slow Store. Mitchell Floor Rug from Freedom Furniture. Roger Floor Vase, Alberti Jar in chalk, Creative Homes and Easy Wins books, from A&C Homestore. Haus Floor Lamp in Black from Lighting Direct. Artwork, stylist’s own.

Dopamine Decorating

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

Back wall and bottom half of front wall painted in Resene SpaceCote Flat in Resene Valentine. Top half of front wall painted in Resene SpaceCote Flat in Resene Aviator. Floor painted in Resene SpaceCote Flat in Resene Sea Fog. Hello Hermes Limited Edition Screen print by Emile Holmewood from $95, from Endemic World. Belinda Boucle Teddy Single Bed in Ivory $439.99, Kobie Cotton Blend Striped Floor Rug in Extra Large $219.99, from Mocka. Theodore Bench Seat in Off White $1,199.99, Cora Table Lamp in Blue/White $349.99, A&C Flax Linen Duvet Cover in Marine from $299.99, from A&C Homestore. Artie Open Bedside in Powder Blue $1,753, from Soren Liv. Bordallo Pinheiro Strawberries Bowl Oval 13.5cm $59, Rice Raffia Bag in Cherry Pink $125, Designers Guild Cushion Brera Lino $230, from Allium. Pink Stripes Linen Pillowcases from $32, from Foxtrot Home. Arcadia Cushion in Chambray $115, from Baya. Linen Quilt | Reversible from $480, from Alfie Home.

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.

Walls painted in Resene SpaceCote Flat in Resene Meringue. Decorative line painted in Resene SpaceCote Flat in Resene Tequila Sunrise. Floor finished in Resene Colorwood Bark. Dillon Rattan Queen Bedhead in Natural $449.99, Oslo Bedside Table in Sand $179.99, from Mocka. Light Original Painting by Sophie Melville $250, from Endemic World. Lily Pendant Lampshade in Cream $249.99, Jimmy Table Lamp $399.99, A&C Checker Printed Linen Robe in Terracotta $179.99, Emu Wrenlette in Natural $69.99, from A&C Homestore. Zinc Linen Duvet from $321.75, from Penney and Bennett. Bonnie And Neil Pillowcase Tiny Checkers Tan $85, Bonnie And Neil Quilted Throw Pastel Floral Sand $529, Bonnie & Neil Pastel Floral Sand Euro $99, from Allium. Lilac Purple Linen Pillowcases from $32, from Foxtrot Home. Sandringham Floor Rug in Putty from $1,420, from Baya. All else stylists own.

Top half of wall and floor painted in Resene SpaceCote Flat in Resene Seafog. Bottom half of wall painted in Resene SpaceCote Flat in Resene Wabi Sabi. Pure Shores original painting by Lucy Rice $1500, Still Looking original painting by Helen Dean $680, both from Endemic World. Lichen Standard Pillowslip $65 from Alfie Home. Tobacco Stripe Linen Pillowcases $32 from Foxtrot Home. A&C Stonewash Cotton Duvet in White from $189.99, A&C Stonewash Cotton Duvet in Pine Mini Stripe from $189.99, both from A&C Homestore. Riviera Side Table $1295, Kipas Vase $85, Dansa Cushion in Rose $179.99, all from Republic Home. Anna Arch Mirror in Gold $249.99, Eros Six Drawer in Sage Green $499.99, both from Mocka. Sol bag, large, $89 by Zay from Allium. All else stylist's own.

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.