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Keep styling sparse
on open shelves to
let the colour shine
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From previous page: Rear wallI, for
similar colour, try Dulux Tokomaru Bay
paint. Wall behind heater painted in
PPG Paints Shoe Leather paint. Wood
heater, for similar, try Kent 'Haast' wood
heater, $1,998, I/N: 0177879*. Firewood,
for similar, try Solid Energy premium NZ
split firewood, $14.98/9.5kg, I/N: 0401829.
Table lamp, for similar try Verve Design
"Samara' table lamp, $25, 1/N: O123748
(globe sold separately). Verve Design
medium linen tapered shade in Navy,
$21.60, I/N: 0132086. Vases and cushions,
Adairs, adairs.co.nz. Tray, West Elm,
Start with colour
When creating a cosy, comfortable
space, colour is key. "Colour and
emotions are closely linked, with colour
playing a substantial role in influencing
how we feel in a space," explains Jane
Wright, Bunnings trend and design
manager. "The 'cosy living' trend
accelerated during COVID as people
yearned for reassurance and comfort.
Earthy terracottas and ochres, and cosy
shades of elderberry and clay evoke
feelings that support our physical and
emotional wellbeing. The warmth of
these shades plays into our need
to feel cocooned," she says.
Warm reds and yellows are nof the
only choices; it's all about undertones,
richness of pigment and, of course, how
the colour speaks to you on a personal
level. Melanie Stevenson of Porter's
Paints, says, "Cosy up your space with
colours you love, whether that is a restful
blue, deep emerald green, a classic navy
or a rich turmeric - as long as the colour
is complex and moody, it will work well."
westelm.com. Linen sheets on seat and
throw, Kip & Co, kipandco.com.au. All
other products, stylist's own. Top: Wall, for
similar colour, try PPG Paints Renegade
paint. Shelves, for similar colour, try Dulux
Rotorua paint. Syngonium 'White
Butterfly' plant. Mustard, white with
handle and striped vases and basket,
Adairs. Chair and tray, West Elm. All other
products, stylist's own. Below: Tray, West
Elm. All other products, stylist's own. Some
products are not available at all Bunnings
stores, but may be ordered.
Go-to cosy hues
Lacy. These lighter shades
might be an easier choice for the
colour-shy, and can be layered
with deeper-toned accessories.
You can also promote
Achieve a
cohesive scheme
There are certain colours that
Pastels can
create a super
cosy feding
by sticking to a
say 'cosy' in anyone's language.
limited palette
"Warm and earth-based colours
can create a sense of security
and comfort, which is why
these colours are perfect
for cooler seasons," says Davina
warmth with dark hues.
Jane says, "My preference to
create a cosy atmosphere is
to use darker, moodier colours
such as charcoals and deep
olives. Visual depth is then
added through a considered
Harper, Dulux colour specialist.
For a restful scheme, steer
away from vivid and fiery tones,
and instead opt for soft sunset
shades of blush and coral, or
earthy shades of tobacco, rust,
ochre and mustard.
assortment of textures and
surfaces. Assuming the room
has plenty of natural light,
these tones bring a sense
of stillness into spaces."
Deeper tones tend to be more
cocooning, but ultimately it's
about personal preference.
"You can achieve a cosy feeling
"Adding natural
textures to a room
painted in cooler
tones helps warm
up the space"
with pastel shades - for
instance, PPG Paints Watchful
Heart, a pinky pastel; Soft Look,
a mellow pastel green; or Glad
Grace, a soft mauve," says PPG
Paints chief coloursmith Rachel
Jane Wright Bunnings
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