A Forever Sanctuary

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pretty palette

Invite an air of instant zen to your living space with a pared-back palette. Here, lashings of grey-white paint (try Dulux Terrace White) sets the tone for a relaxing retreat. The close runners-up for star status? Rustic timbers, raw linen textiles and plenty of natural light.

BRING softness TO AN ALL-NATURAL BASE WITH GENTLE pattern AND TEXTURE

GET THE LOOK WITH THESE SIMILAR PRODUCTS, FROM FAR LEFT: ‘Arthur’ modular sofa and LHF chaise in Forest Slate, $3599/set, Oz Design Furniture. On the sofa: ‘Zeb’ cotton weave throw, $89.95, Linen House. For similar cushions, try ‘Agadir’ cushion in Pumice, $90, Grace Garrett, or the range at Temple & Webster. ‘Worker’ stool, $275, Water Tiger. Uniqwa ‘Cape Town’ occasional chair in Natural, $899, Magnolia Lane. On shelves, from left: Old terracotta pot, $175, Barefoot Gypsy. Turkish urn in White, $275, Water Tiger. Glass pickle jar, $79/medium, Scout House. For a stand-alone version of the cabinets, try ‘Maya’ cabinet in Grey Wash, $1049, Oz Design Furniture. Stockists, page 218 >

dining destination

Holiday-style breakfasts, lazy lunches and dinner events that spill from table to garden are easily achieved with a casual dining nook. While this beautiful banquette boasts concrete foundations, you can recreate the look with cushion-clad bench seating, a recycled timber table and leather-topped low stools. Just open the doors and enjoy.