JEWELLER’S CHOICE
Intense, vibrant, and rich, jewel tones easily impart a sense of understated luxury into any space. Paired with darker materials like black Negro Marquina marble, these effortlessly chic colors pop with ease, drawing the eye and lending an air of colorful sophistication that is in vogue for any modern, fashionable home.
1. Galena velvet upholstery fabric in rust, from Spotlight
2. Mexican poncho diamond in teal/mustard fabric, from Spotlight
3. Casadeco Panama collection, from Goodrich
4. Trullo centerpiece, from Kartell
5. Ridley’s Games Room poker set, from Gudang
6. Chilewich Glow Indigo placemat, from Gudang
7. Chilewich Float Guava placemat, from Gudang 8. Dekton Kira, from Cosentino
DIAMONDS ARE A GIRL’S BEST FRIEND
Once again popularised in the season’s patterns and prints, repeating diamonds in jewel tones serve quite well to brighten up any neutral space. Pair larger prints with smaller prints for some contrast, and don’t forget to play off all that color against a lighter backdrop and flat-color furnishings and accessories.
1. Crystal palace clock, from Kartell
2. Ridley’s Games Room dominoes and backgammon set, from Gudang
3. Roy stool, from Kartell
4. Marlo brushed velvet upholstery fabric in mustard, from Spotlight
5. Linen look poly multicolor herringbone fabric, from Spotlight
6. Designers Guild Christian Lacroix Mascarade Arlequin pillow, from Janine
7. Dekton Nilium, from Cosentino
THE BALANCE OF CAMP AND CLASS
This story is from the October 2019 edition of Home & Decor Malaysia.
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