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- Dulux colour forecast 2022: Comfort and optimism in uncertain times
- The (art) show must go on! Fiona Chandler makes it work in lockdown!
- Metallic and marble: Bespoke materials star in award-winning Sydney kitchen
| Dulux colour forecast 2022: Comfort and optimism in uncertain times Posted: 01 Sep 2021 06:00 PM PDT With the events of the last 18 months changing the way we interact with the world in an irrevocable way, it's no wonder that many of us have rekindled our relationships with our homes. Let's face it, with much of the country in lockdown we haven't really had much choice! So, it came as no surprise to read that the Dulux Colour Forecast for 2022 has been shaped by the COVID-19 pandemic. "When it comes to future trends, comfort is key. We want our living spaces to calm and nurture us, so we can process everything we've experienced over the last year, and at the same time, help us rediscover our zest for life looking forward," says Andrea Lucena-Orr, Dulux colour and communication manager.  After months of arduous restrictions, a couple of key trends have emerged – people have a desire to be bold, expressive and try new things in their homes while simultaneously seeking comfort and security. Furthermore, people are not only seeking great design and functionality from their homes but improved wellbeing and quality of life too.  "Having spent so much time isolated and on devices, we find ourselves craving authentic connection. In our homes, we desire textured, natural materials and finishes that ground us and provide those tactile experiences we've been missing. We are excited to spend time with friends, family and colleagues, and find ourselves viewing the simple and mundane parts of life – things we once took for granted – with a new sense of wonder and excitement," says Andrea. Reflecting the trends, the latest Dulux colour forecast is comprised of three palettes – Restore, Flourish and Wonder. Restore "This palette is inspired by our innate need for authentic connection and experience. Interiors have become our cocoon and a place where we can practice wellness and self-care rituals. We're choosing less, however, focusing on more quality items that last and provide comfort above all else," says Andrea.    Flourish    Wonder “These colours set the stage for regeneration and growth, with unexpected tones drawn from the natural world around us. As we add more colour to our interiors, our imaginations are rekindled."    Photographer: Lisa Cohen | Stylist: Bree Leech  Homes full of colour: 2021 Dulux Colour Awards finalists The Dulux Colour Awards are always a feast for the eyes and this year's finalists are no exception, despite being produced against the challenging background of a global pandemic. 105… The post Dulux colour forecast 2022: Comfort and optimism in uncertain times appeared first on The Interiors Addict.   |
| The (art) show must go on! Fiona Chandler makes it work in lockdown! Posted: 01 Sep 2021 05:38 PM PDT By Emma-Kate Wilson Artist Fiona Chandler's latest collection of works, I know that rock, muses on another lockdown. However, within this comes the sense of peace and reflection — especially when isolated on the Sydney’s picturesque Northern Beaches. In I know that rock, she meditates on the familiarity of the landscape, a sense of questioning recognition. Patterns unfold, colours reveal, and the light touches differently. This deep pondering in lockdown has given her time to reflect and see her surroundings from alternating perspectives.  The collection also uncovers Fiona’s love of watercolour, exploring the materiality, depth of colour, and layers and layers. She is able to contain the colour spectrum within one painting; varying shades and tones reveal themselves. Often faced with the comment, 'I can't believe it's watercolour', I know that rock is the result of her efforts to push the medium on canvas. Watch the video for more about the collection from Fiona herself, and the story behind the name. She depicts the varying elements of the natural landscape almost at one with the watercolours. The paintings capture the feeling of touching and falling into texture, realising colour, all through the visuals. Depth of the medium is contrasted with the negative space of canvas, akin to the headlands and ocean touching the vastness of the horizon.  The use of diptychs and large canvases explores the limitlessness of her local environment — the works connect us to her surroundings and encourage us to do the same. We are invited to view the Australian environment again and notice the never-ending changes.  Paint saturates the canvas, imprinting line and form, like the thousand-year-old rocks that have watched humans go by. We are just one part of the timeline. The paintings capture that vastness; colour merges, the tactility of the rocks divulged in puddles of light and texture.  Fiona urges us to look beyond the fact this is yet another lockdown show, into the real colours of the rocks, a palette formed from sitting, observing, and collecting snippets of colour as the sun hits differently throughout the day. She muses on the unexpected pleasure of the mixing, granulation, and depth — an art practice full of infatuation with the medium and colour palette. I Know that Rock can be seen through the windows of Sydney Road Gallery (if it’s in your LGA) from 2 to 19 September 2021 or via the video above. Request a catalogue or for more information. The post The (art) show must go on! Fiona Chandler makes it work in lockdown! appeared first on The Interiors Addict.   This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Metallic and marble: Bespoke materials star in award-winning Sydney kitchen Posted: 01 Sep 2021 02:00 PM PDT Part of a contemporary new build located in North West Sydney, this kitchen caught our eye this week – the combination of deep blue joinery, traditional stone and warm oak make for quite the luxurious statement. "My client asked us to deliver a classic, yet contemporary space with a nod to European luxury," says interior designer and vice president of the KBDi Awards, Gavin Hepper.  Family life is central to the home's inhabitants – the kitchen was designed to be durable and functional to accommodate a large extended family. "Stepping into this light filled space from the entry, you are immediately struck by the scale of the dramatic over-sized island that defines the heart of the home," says Gavin. Special design features include a specific ‘morning zone’ which sits inside the adjoining butler’s pantry – it’s where the family prepare coffee and juices.  Layout aside, it's the metallic accents combined with the natural textures and colour in the stone and timber that bring warmth and connection to the raw concrete architecture of the surrounding home. Neolith sintered stone, in Calacatta Gold, features in the kitchen – it was used throughout the home and appears around the fireplace and on the bathroom floors and walls too.  Traditional oak cupboard fronts highlight the gold veining in the Calacutta stone and provide further warmth against the surrounding concrete. Custom fluted panels, in a bespoke shade of blue, adorn the front of the substantial island bench. A bespoke pendant light hangs above – it was custom coated to match the rest of the metallic finishes in the kitchen. "The glowing bronze metallic finishes add an elegance and sophistication," says Gavin.  "Overall, I love the balance of materials as they sit harmoniously alongside each other with no one thing shouting over the other. This was cleverly achieved through design restraint. Also, the pure scale of the island and its craftmanship leads itself to being a drawcard within the home," says Gavin.  Testament to its calibre, the space was awarded the TIDA (Trends International Design Awards) Australian Designer kitchen of the year award as well as the KBDi's NSW Kitchen of the Year in the 'Kitchen Plus' category. Photography: Louise Wellington Photography  Trendy and timeless: Designers share this year’s kitchen trends Five respected designers have shared their thoughts on the ideas and inspirations currently shaping kitchen design across Australia this year. Whilst there may not be many surprises, it is reassuring to… The post Metallic and marble: Bespoke materials star in award-winning Sydney kitchen appeared first on The Interiors Addict.   |
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