Real Living Australia – September 2019

(Ann) #1
When working with
large spaces, don’t
feel you have to add
more items to fill the
space. Instead, think
about scale and play
around with a variety
of heights, so the eye
is kept moving, but
not overwhelmed.

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Hiding functional
elements allows for
flourish where it is
better served. Here,
Nina used simple
bulkheads to conceal
curtain tracks and
shift attention to the
home’s beautiful art
and furnishings.

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Consider investing
in beautiful fixtures.
A feature wall sconce
or bespoke handle
can double as decor,
will save you from
needing to spend
elsewhere and helps
bring joy to those
everyday tasks. A

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Screen time With the addition of the black Colony cane screen
by Miniforms from Design Nation, the dining area enjoys a greater
sense of intimacy in an otherwise large open space. Another
Gregory Hodge artwork from Sullivan+Strumpf gallery overlooks
the Gaudi table from Misura and Thonet ‘S32’ chairs from Anibou.


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