For more of a vibe than an ultra-themed look, blend colour and accessories to subtly convey an aesthetic.
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Low-key theming — it’s a vibe.
Surf culture and art deco wouldn’t seem to have much in common, yet at Sydney’s Harbord Hotel, they’ve been brought together in an expertly eclectic interior. Refurbished by Alexander & Co in a palette of nostalgic hues enhanced by tons of texture, the bar, restaurant and event spaces of this century-old beachside pub feature a synergistic mix of décor details that combine to create above all a lived-in feel. Consider using paint, wallpaper or fabric to emulate this cool cut-out collage wall treatment, or style up your spaces with pieces like these:
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OPPOSITE, FROM LEFT 1. Tillary table lamp, $495, cocorepublic.co.nz. 2. Golden Manuka tiles, $499/m2, middleearthtiles.com. 3. Serena serving bowl, $100, cittadesign.com. 4. Sphere vase by 101 Copenhagen,
$80, frobisher.co.nz. 5. Santai chair, $499, freedomfurniture.co.nz. ABOVE, FROM LEFT 6. Cord cushions,
$79 each, boconcept.co.nz. 7. Grace pouffe by Warm Nordic, $1795, goodform.co.nz. 8. Grace plinth,
$2889, thecanecollective.co. 9. Moon table lamp, $340, cittadesign.com. 10. Piccadilly carafe, $70, cittadesign.com. 11. Ball candle, $20, ikoiko.co.nz. 12. Mug by Renée Boyd, $38, paperplanestore.com.
13. District fabric by Kelly Wearstler, POA, warwick.co.nz. 14. Miami bar cabinet, $3295, cocorepublic.co.nz.
15. Aspen Channel sofa, $5995, cocorepublic.co.nz. 15
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