49 luxe for less decor buys
Living a life of luxury doesn’t have to cost a fortune. With the right selection of materials, finishes and colour palette, you can create a room that oozes opulence without the high price tag. Here’s how…
Create a living-room look that’s rich in colour and texture by combining moody green and blue hues with plush fabrics, such as velvet and linen plus a few gilded accents
THIS PAGE Cape sideboard in Oak and Blue Grey, $1595, Life Interiors. Mercer + Reid ‘Kensington’ ottoman in Natural, $249.99, Adairs. LEDlux Blakely LED dimmable floor lamp in Brushed Chrome, $269, Beacon Lighting. Raymond pendant light, $159, Castlery. ON SIDEBOARD (from left) Middle of Nowhere ‘Objekt’ small mirror in Wine, $49, RJ Living. Ultima Thule votive in Rain, $24.95, Iittala. Omtanksam vase in Dark Grey, $19.99, Ikea. Marble bookends in Green, $140 for set, Fenton & Fenton. Proline Floors ‘Plantino’ wide-board engineered- oak flooring in Smoked and Limed Grey Oak, $102.30 per sq m, Choices Flooring. Haymes Interior Expressions paint in Viking, $80.65 per 4L. OPPOSITE PAGE Maggie three-seater sofa in Cotton Velvet Navy, $1599, Lounge Lovers. Middle of Nowhere ‘Rhonde’ marble side table in Black, $349, RJ Living. Ruby Storage coffee table in Petrol Blue, $699, West Elm. Offy painting by Kasper Raglus, $550, Modern Times. Begonia rug in Ocean (180cm), $299, Freedom. ON SOFA (from left) Grace quilted pillowcase in Hunter Green, $19.95, Pillow Talk. Vintage Linen fringed round cushion in Olive, $69.95, and Luxury velvet cushion in Fig, $59.95, Aura Home. ON SIDE TABLE Circle vase in Burgundy, $33, Jones & Co.
THIS PAGE Noelle drinks trolley in Sage, $299, Trit House. Mid- century upholstered dining chair in Grey Velvet, $399, West Elm. Novella art print by Kayleigh Heydon (left), from $110, Modern Times. Paper Shadows art print by By Garmi (centre), $119, Designstuff. Mirages I art print (right), $150, Alana Wilson. Arthouse ‘Arrow Weave’ wallpaper in Natural, $79.99 per roll, Natty & Polly. Alabastro Select Chevron flooring, $117.70 per sq m, Havwoods. ON TROLLEY Wylie carafe in Rose, $29.95, Milk & Sugar. Finesse ribbed vase, $ 44.95 (large), Salt & Pepper. OPPOSITE PAGE Lily dining table, $839, Castlery. Dining chair (as before). Evora 4P LED pendant, $639, About Space. Porter’s Paints Eggshell Acrylic paint in Equinox, $124.50 per 4L. Katie McKinnon ‘Sand’ rug (160cm x 230cm), $1299, The Rug Collection. Flooring (as before). ON TABLE Adam D’Sylva bowl in Grey Crackle, $24.95, Salt & Pepper. Melt candleholders in Rose, $39.90 each, Città.
In the dining room, start with a pared-back colour palette and layer classic chevron patterns and elegant curves. A drinks trolley and vessels add another element of luxe
For an understated luxe bedroom scheme, choose furniture and homewares with fine lines and delicate details. Earthy tones, such as oak, sage and rust, are lifted with hints of brass
THIS PAGE Ethnicraft oak spindle king bed, $2290, Curious Grace. Pascal stools, $299 each, Trit House. Light Rods LED sconces, $199 each, West Elm. Sweet Emma original artwork by Jennifer Tarry-Smith, $1380, Modern Times. Botany Rustic 180mm 1-strip flooring in White, $74.80 per sq m, Havwoods. ON BED (from left) Vintage Design Homewares linen king quilt-cover set in Thyme, $144.95, Zanui. Bambury ‘Fringed’ velvet cushion in Dove, $69.95, Layla Linen. Allover crosshatch jacquard-velvet lumbar cushion cover in Stone White, $59, West Elm. Iron & Wine lumbar cushion, $65, Urban Road. OPPOSITE PAGE Hepburn velvet-covered chair in Rust, $499.95, Pillow Talk. Harmony chest of drawers in Oak, $1999, RJ Living. Middle of Nowhere ‘Mira Leaner’ mirror in Fog, $ 429, RJ Living. Porter’s Paints Eggshell Acrylic paint in Olive Grove, $114.50 per 4L. Fable rug (152cm x 244cm), $599, West Elm. ON CHEST OF DRAWERS Bay table lamp, $299, About Space. Parchment petal vase, $35, Jones & Co.