1 THE INTERIOR STYLES

Life isn’t meant to be static; neither is the style we choose for our homes. You can remain faithful to a theme or choose to layer in your way. The only rule is, there are no rules – your home, your vision. Some houses lend themselves to a particular period, yet we challenge you to approach your interiors in a fluid way. Just keep in mind a common thread in palette, pattern and texture – incorporate iconic and timeless interior designer looks in your home for livable spaces.

MAXIMALIST DESIGNER RITA KONIG

A more-is-more decor, surrounded by colour and pieces you love. The aim is a layered look that is warm and inviting, with cheerfully painted or wallpapered walls, mismatched prints, and treasured collections grouped – nothing too contrived. plush.com.au

COASTAL DESIGNER JONATHAN ADLER

‘Happily colourful’ is how Adler describes his interiors: Palm Beach and Hamptons decors both subscribe to this style. Signature white paint trim, cane furniture, tropical greenery, blue and white crockery, and an abundance of light. nattyandpolly.com.au

MINIMALIST DESIGNER AXEL VERVOORDT

Influences nod to Japanese and Scandinavian clean lines, resulting in unfettered calm spaces, saved from austerity by adding a textural layer for atmospheric warmth. Choose pieces that relate and you will have a connected and functional interior. mcmhouse.com

ECLECTIC DESIGNER KELLY WEARSTLER

A ‘hard to pin down’, multi-layered approach to decor. Contemporary and antique, architectural and organic, colour contrasts and colour blocking. What it isn’t is ‘thrown together’ – careful planning will keep the look cohesive and sophisticated. spacefurniture.com.au