Interiors by Jessica Iliffe
What was your
style brief for The Ann & Dale – Real Thing Apartments?
I have worked for my client Ramsay Property in the past. Their
general style and brief is a cross between a Retro and a Mid-Century
look. Keeping that in mind, when I selected the furniture and soft furnishings
I wanted to add current on-trend items amongst classics as well as unique retro
pieces. This way I was able to incorporate the feel of the 1970s and make it
relevant in a 21st century context.
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| Mid Century (50s/60s) style |
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| 70s Mood Board |
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| Styling in progress |
Working with Cramer’s brief for the Ann & Dale retro
story and using the colour palette from the building exterior, I wanted the
apartments to feel bright and happy without being too literal in the shade of
colours used. It had to feel welcoming and entice prospective buyers to relate
to the space and be able to envisage it as their own home.
Who is your
designer of the moment?
I bought a lot of pieces from in-the-moment interior
designer Greg Natale. I used Greg Natale cushions in the living and bedrooms
using colours of the season mustards, terracotta, red, and blush to create
vibrancy, black to create drama, as well as whites to offset the moodiness of
the colour. Soft greys, aquas and navy softened the rooms. I also dropped in
hints of brushed metal from a variety of stores to add a bit of depth into the
whole story.
Do you believe in
Feng Shui?
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| Feng Shui believer |
Yes, absolutely. I tend to use some Feng Shui elements
when I style, adding the wood elements in the materials, fire in the colours,
earth in all the green plants and water in all the grey and blue hues. It gave
the whole space a nice homely energy as you walk through.
Which brands did
you use and from which stores did you buy the key items?
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| Greg Natale cushions for One Duck Two |
Greg Natale cushions $110 from One Duck Two
French Linen from Adairs
West Elm Martini side tables (navy with brush gold top) are
a great buy $159
West Elm cushions $129
Freedom Rugs were great purchases to give the rooms a
lift
Matt Blatt Walnut TV cabinets were very sturdy and really
anchored the rooms as they created a solid piece.
Kmart for all the accessories – I chose budget items that
worked with the premium ones.
What is your
advice to anyone styling their new home?
I find the key to styling any home affordably is to just
have a few high end pieces and the rest of the accessorising can be done
inexpensively. Don’t be afraid to shop at Kmart or Target. They have some
gorgeous items that look expensive even when they are not. You don’t have to
pay a fortune for everything to achieve an amazing result.
Jessica x
Why not see Jessica's styling for yourself, visit www.therealthingapartments.com.au to book an appointment to see the Ann & Dale Apartments reveal!
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