Winter in Melbourne- some of us at the My Beautiful Abode studio love it, whilst others want to run away to Far North Queensland until mid-October. Sophie, our lead designer is of the former opinion and welcomes any opportunity to be lavish with a throw rug and some cushions with luxurious fabric.
It’s possible to bunker down for winter without feeling as though you’re in a bunker. In fact, Sophie’s recent trip to Denfair 2017* has given her a massive injection of mojo for bunkering down in style, including, dare we say it, creating beautiful, elegant spaces evocative of a … man cave!
Texture comes into it’s own in winter- we’re talking soft, luxe fabric, and rich, deep shades. Colours featured at Denfair were musk pinks leaning into port wine reds and rusts, and navy blue paired with jewel tones such as deep greens, purples and contrasts of metallic gold or brass.
Materials that cozy-up the coldest of days include blonde timber (American oak), leather and concrete, and metallic and gloss surfaces infuse light, joined by light fittings of spheres and circles.
Denfair predicts a distinctly masculine aesthetic, and this is an interior theme that works beautifully across spaces. Cashmere for warming up winter (in dark, moody tones) is ideal to have on hand- after all, you have the season’s full permission to hibernate on the lounge with a favourite series. In keeping with the man cave concept, we recommend Breaking Bad, although Game of Thrones paired with a faux fur throw is also a good option.
We’ll be sharing lots of winter warmer inspiration on our Houzz boards and our Instagram and Facebook pages, but is your space feeling less stylish and more bunker? Please get in touch. We’d love to work with you!
*Want a flashback of last year’s Denfair?
