The beauty of owning timeless foundation pieces is you can effortlessly style them any way you choose, depending on your mood, the season or whether they move with you to a new home. Key pieces to start a collection include a comfy leather sofa in a buttery vintage brown (Carson 3 Seater Leather Sofa), a rectangular timber coffee table (Oakdale Cross Leg Table) anchored with a textural cream rug (Diamond Trellis Rug). With just three key pieces and a few accessories, you can style to your heart’s content.
For a subtle feminine look, transform the sofa with soft blush-toned cushions and throw, teamed with a touch of navy for depth. Complete the look with delicate ceramics and dried florals.
For a subtle feminine look, transform the sofa with soft blush-toned cushions and throw, teamed with a touch of navy for depth.
— Kylie Jackes
If you’re a plant lover, create a botanical retreat with natural tones peppered with olive accents and clusters of potted greenery. Display stems in vases, choose plants in varying scales and foliage types and opt for neutral pots for a cohesive feel. The key to pulling off the look is to keep the colour palette restrained so the deep greenery pops.
If you’re a plant lover, create a botanical retreat with natural tones peppered with olive accents and clusters of potted greenery.
— Kylie Jackes
For a casual beach holiday-house feel, layer the sofa with a mix of block-coloured cushions and throws and top the coffee table with weekend reading, colourful vessels and handmade curios. Add coloured glassware for a subtle retro vibe with a hint of nostalgia.
Writer and stylist Kylie Jackes has been obsessed with interiors since she was a kid. This love of styling and decorating rooms quickly lead to an addiction to interior design magazines and, subsequently, a degree in journalism. Kylie has written for magazines for over 15 years, specialising in lifestyle and interior content and styling. She’s a regular contributor for Home Beautiful, Bunnings magazine and, for several years, she has edited the interior page for U on Sunday magazine. Her work has featured in Adore, WHO magazine, Queensland Homes, Real Living and Country Style. Based on the Sunshine Coast in Queensland, Kylie travels a lot for styling projects and also provides content for a range of national brands and publications.
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