{"id":22975,"date":"2020-06-20T12:32:30","date_gmt":"2020-06-20T02:32:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/designbx.com\/?p=22975"},"modified":"2021-08-28T21:09:18","modified_gmt":"2021-08-28T11:09:18","slug":"what-is-your-favourite-room-at-home-part-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/designbx.com\/blog\/what-is-your-favourite-room-at-home-part-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Australian designers favourite room at home &#8211; part 2"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this edition, we chat with Artwork expert Sophie from Curatorial + Co, dynamic homewares creator Grace Garrett and the ever-passionate Monique from Malawi Cane.\u00a0 If you missed part 1 &#8211; be sure to check it out <a href=\"https:\/\/designbx.com\/blog\/what-is-your-favourite-room-at-home\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-cke-saved-href=\"https:\/\/designbx.com\/blog\/what-is-your-favourite-room-at-home\/\">here<\/a>.<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Saturday sessions&#8230;&#8230;we don&#8217;t like to break tradition, so this Saturday whilst we are chatting to these amazingly talented female superstars, Kerena and Kylie are sipping on a Grenadine Margarita, because &#8211; why not!\u00a0 And, they are super pretty!\u00a0 Thanks for the recipe The Margarita Mum!<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #808080;\"><b><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-23027 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/designbx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/img_6225-w-e1592620329286.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"768\" height=\"839\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/designbx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/img_6225-w-e1592620329286.jpg 768w, https:\/\/designbx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/img_6225-w-e1592620329286-275x300.jpg 275w, https:\/\/designbx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/img_6225-w-e1592620329286-450x492.jpg 450w, https:\/\/designbx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/img_6225-w-e1592620329286-225x246.jpg 225w, https:\/\/designbx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/img_6225-w-e1592620329286-20x22.jpg 20w, https:\/\/designbx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/img_6225-w-e1592620329286-570x623.jpg 570w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">Image Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/themargaritamum.com\/2020\/06\/11\/grenadine-margarita-3\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Margarita Mum\u00a0<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h3>\u00a0<\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #808080;\"><b>Curatorial + Co<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sophie Vander is as passionate about art as they come.\u00a0 She started <a href=\"https:\/\/curatorialandco.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Curatorial + Co<\/a> with the purpose to make art accessible to all Australians &#8211; a curated collection of exclusive one-of-a-kind and limited edition works by artists and designers from across the globe.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>With art from both established and emerging artists, Curatorial + Co has created a necessary connection between artists , collectors, designers and their potential clients.\u00a0 Presenting painting, drawing,\u00a0printmaking, photography, sculpture and ceramic works\u00a0as well as multimedia and textile art pieces, the scope of the Curatorial+Co. collection is vast and inspiring, and all works are exclusive to Curatorial+Co.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-23016 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/designbx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Curatorial-Co_A-scaled.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2048\" height=\"2731\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/designbx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Curatorial-Co_A-scaled.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/designbx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Curatorial-Co_A-scaled-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/designbx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Curatorial-Co_A-scaled-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/designbx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Curatorial-Co_A-scaled-1152x1536.jpeg 1152w, https:\/\/designbx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Curatorial-Co_A-scaled-300x400.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/designbx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Curatorial-Co_A-scaled-450x600.jpeg 450w, https:\/\/designbx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Curatorial-Co_A-scaled-600x800.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/designbx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Curatorial-Co_A-scaled-900x1200.jpeg 900w, https:\/\/designbx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Curatorial-Co_A-scaled-20x27.jpeg 20w, https:\/\/designbx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Curatorial-Co_A-scaled-1350x1800.jpeg 1350w, https:\/\/designbx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Curatorial-Co_A-scaled-570x760.jpeg 570w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>What is your favourite room at home?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>My entry.<\/p>\n<p><b>What design style is this room\/space?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s in the original half of our 1930&#8217;s art deco home. The beautiful curve of the banister is in its original condition, and we\u2019ve added art and lighting elements to make it more contemporary.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>What is it about this space that makes it special, memorable or unique?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s such a grand welcome into our home but its simplicity of form is what draws you in. Letting the architecture speak for itself is what gives it a quiet confidence. Sometimes all you need is the architecture, and art.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #334147;\"><em><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\"><strong>&#8220;Art can change a room completely. It can elevate it, it can change the mood, it can tell a story&#8221;\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #334147;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\"><strong>SOPHIE VANDER &#8211; FOUNDER AND DIRECTOR<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>If you could change one thing about this room what would it be and why?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maybe the slight orange tone of the banister varnish! But I really don\u2019t want to touch it as it\u2019s important to the history of the home.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>What do you think &#8211; in terms of design, style, decor &#8211; makes a room stand out?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Art, of course! Art can change a room completely. It can elevate it, it can change the mood, it can tell a story. I don\u2019t understand rooms without art. For me there is something missing, a coldness. It\u2019s not a home until that important personal element is there.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>What is your one favourite item or element of this room that makes it so special to you?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The addition of our huge Isabelle de Kleine work on paper brings what could have been a stuffy 90-year-old space into the now. If we\u2019d put a traditional art deco hall table there, or tried to match the era, it wouldn\u2019t work. Isabelle\u2019s painting has such incredible soul that it feels very much at home. I love walking in every day and seeing it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>From where did you source the pieces in this room\/space?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Curatorial+Co. represents Isabelle de Kleine and you can find her work on our website. The art deco chair was sourced from a local auction house for $35! We stripped the orange varnish, stained it black and recovered in teal velvet. The chandelier is from Douglas and Bec.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-23017 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/designbx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Curatorial-Co_B-scaled.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2048\" height=\"2798\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/designbx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Curatorial-Co_B-scaled.jpeg 1499w, https:\/\/designbx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Curatorial-Co_B-scaled-220x300.jpeg 220w, https:\/\/designbx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Curatorial-Co_B-scaled-750x1024.jpeg 750w, https:\/\/designbx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Curatorial-Co_B-scaled-768x1049.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/designbx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Curatorial-Co_B-scaled-1124x1536.jpeg 1124w, https:\/\/designbx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Curatorial-Co_B-scaled-450x615.jpeg 450w, https:\/\/designbx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Curatorial-Co_B-scaled-20x27.jpeg 20w, https:\/\/designbx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Curatorial-Co_B-scaled-225x307.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/designbx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Curatorial-Co_B-scaled-900x1230.jpeg 900w, https:\/\/designbx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Curatorial-Co_B-scaled-1350x1844.jpeg 1350w, https:\/\/designbx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Curatorial-Co_B-scaled-570x779.jpeg 570w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">Sophie&#8217;s Entry &#8211; It&#8217;s divine!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">\u00a0<\/p>\n<h3>\u00a0<\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #808080;\"><b>Malawi Cane + Coastal Drift<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Born from a desire for authentic and classic furniture, <a href=\"https:\/\/malawicane.com.au\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Malawi Cane<\/a> has been trading in South Africa since 2012, and in Australia since 2017.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The Australian operation is headed up by Monique, who was born in Malawi; and loves nothing more than seeing genuine Malawi product in homes around the world. Sharing the beautiful stories behind the craftspeople who skillfully weave each piece, preserving centuries-old traditional weaving methods, and ensuring the artisans and their communities are supported fairly through their trade of Malawi Cane furniture.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-23019 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/designbx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/REA-HomeTour-MoniqueRyanMusacchio-Hi-7.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2048\" height=\"3072\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/designbx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/REA-HomeTour-MoniqueRyanMusacchio-Hi-7.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/designbx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/REA-HomeTour-MoniqueRyanMusacchio-Hi-7-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/designbx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/REA-HomeTour-MoniqueRyanMusacchio-Hi-7-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/designbx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/REA-HomeTour-MoniqueRyanMusacchio-Hi-7-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/designbx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/REA-HomeTour-MoniqueRyanMusacchio-Hi-7-450x675.jpg 450w, https:\/\/designbx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/REA-HomeTour-MoniqueRyanMusacchio-Hi-7-225x338.jpg 225w, https:\/\/designbx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/REA-HomeTour-MoniqueRyanMusacchio-Hi-7-900x1350.jpg 900w, https:\/\/designbx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/REA-HomeTour-MoniqueRyanMusacchio-Hi-7-20x30.jpg 20w, https:\/\/designbx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/REA-HomeTour-MoniqueRyanMusacchio-Hi-7-570x855.jpg 570w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">Image Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.realestate.com.au\/lifestyle\/beachy-chic-african-flair-in-this-newport-pad\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Realestate.com<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>What is your favourite room at home?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s a tough contender\u2026.the laundry room (it\u2019s frickin\u2019 amazing), or this one\u2026.our in-built balcony off the master bedroom, over-looking the Tasman Sea\u2026the latter wins due to the family time it brings us (the laundry room just remains a personal fave!)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>What design style is this room\/space?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rustic-luxe beach house<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>What is it about this space that makes it special, memorable or unique?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Due to it\u2019s location (only accessible from the master bedroom), it\u2019s a space that\u2019s only ever truly experienced by the family\u2026.generally between 5-7am\u2026.an east-facing house will do that for you!\u00a0 We spend our first hour of the day here\u2026.enjoying coffees, warm milks, cuddles, bird-watching, whale watching, and all things that happen around sunrise.\u00a0 It\u2019s a moment in our days that non one else can interrupt.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>If you could change one thing about this room what would it be and why?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Allow us to spend more time here!\u00a0 Or install a coffee machine!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>What do you think &#8211; in terms of design, style, decor &#8211; makes a room stand out?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s about having one unique stand-out piece (of art or furniture\u2026but don\u2019t do both \u2013 they will fight) And then ensuring there are personal elements that tell a personal story to your life.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #334147;\"><strong><em><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">&#8220;<\/span><\/em><em><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\"><i>When styling your home, be sure to think of a style that fits your personal life and history, you need to connect with the aesthetics in your home, as well as being able to add those personal touches that tell a story to your life.\u00a0 It will enable you to genuinely feel \u201cat home\u201d and to guests, your home will feel more relaxed.\u00a0 My husband and I have always inter-twinned our lifelong heritages of Africa, Europe and Australia in all of our homes, and our daughter understands her heritages.\u00a0 And don\u2019t forget to have a few hints of fun spotted around your home\u2026there should be a few locations where\u00a0 you walk around a corner and something winks at you<\/i><\/span><\/em><em><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\"><i>&#8220;. <\/i><\/span><\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #334147;\"><strong>MONIQUE RYAN-MUSACCHIO &#8211; FOUNDER + DIRECTOR MALAWI CANE\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>What is your one favourite item or element of this room that makes it so special to you?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Malawi Traditional Hanging Loveseat \u2013 it\u2019s the prototype of my original design for my business, Malawi Cane\u2026.so much emotional connection with the artisans who hand-weave these pieces from my country of birth.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-23020 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/designbx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Malawi-Cane_B-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1361\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/designbx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Malawi-Cane_B-scaled.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/designbx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Malawi-Cane_B-scaled-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/designbx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Malawi-Cane_B-scaled-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/designbx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Malawi-Cane_B-scaled-768x510.jpg 768w, https:\/\/designbx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Malawi-Cane_B-scaled-1536x1021.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/designbx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Malawi-Cane_B-scaled-450x299.jpg 450w, https:\/\/designbx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Malawi-Cane_B-scaled-225x150.jpg 225w, https:\/\/designbx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Malawi-Cane_B-scaled-900x598.jpg 900w, https:\/\/designbx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Malawi-Cane_B-scaled-1350x897.jpg 1350w, https:\/\/designbx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Malawi-Cane_B-scaled-20x13.jpg 20w, https:\/\/designbx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Malawi-Cane_B-scaled-570x379.jpg 570w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>From where did you source the pieces in this room\/space?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Malawi Cane!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-23021 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/designbx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Malawi-Cane_A.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"2048\" height=\"2558\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/designbx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Malawi-Cane_A.png 482w, https:\/\/designbx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Malawi-Cane_A-240x300.png 240w, https:\/\/designbx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Malawi-Cane_A-450x562.png 450w, https:\/\/designbx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Malawi-Cane_A-20x25.png 20w, https:\/\/designbx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Malawi-Cane_A-225x281.png 225w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>\u00a0<\/h3>\n<h3>\u00a0<\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #808080;\"><b>Grace Garrett<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Homewares Queen <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gracegarrett.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Grace Garrett<\/a> has worked in the design industry over twenty years.\u00a0 Grace has a style that is dynamic, modern and bold. Her collections are inspired by her travels, and the journey of life experience. The first collection Beauty of Asia was created whilst living in Asia. Grace now has a number of collections under her belt.<\/p>\n<p>Featured in Australian House &amp; Garden magazine\u2019s Top Women in Design, her textiles are regularly seen in a number of other major interior design publications.\u00a0 Grace&#8217;s collections include wallpaper, cushions, beach towels, beach bags, rugs, candles, dog beds&#8230;.the list goes on, there is nothing this women can&#8217;t do!<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-23024 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/designbx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Capture.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2048\" height=\"2557\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/designbx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Capture.jpg 716w, https:\/\/designbx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Capture-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/designbx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Capture-450x562.jpg 450w, https:\/\/designbx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Capture-20x25.jpg 20w, https:\/\/designbx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Capture-225x281.jpg 225w, https:\/\/designbx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Capture-570x712.jpg 570w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>What is your favourite room at home?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">My bedroom<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>What design style is this room\/space?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mix of Modern \/ Tribal inspired design.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #334147;\"><em><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">&#8220;Your decorating doesn\u2019t need to be matchy-matchy but there needs to be an underlying theme\/colour scheme to tie each space together&#8221;<\/span><\/em><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #334147;\"><strong>GRACE GARRETT &#8211; FOUNDER\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>What is it about this space that makes it special, memorable or unique?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It&#8217;s MY space to relax and unwind. I love the cocooning vibe, the mix of textures, Metal, Timber, Linen, fur &#8211; the cultivar linen sheets, the beaded chandelier over the black 4 poster bed and the dark moody artwork. Its the one room in the house that I don&#8217;t have to share.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>If you could change one thing about this room what would it be and why?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have it on the other side of the hallway. It&#8217;s currently on the street side &#8211; which can get noisy &#8211; and maybe double it in size \ud83d\ude42<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>What do you think &#8211; in terms of design, style, decor &#8211; makes a room stand out?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your decorating doesn\u2019t need to be matchy-matchy but there needs to be an underlying theme\/colour scheme to tie each space together. Mixing textures is also key to creating an interesting space so it doesn\u2019t feel cold or sterile.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>What is your one favourite item or element of this room that makes it so special to you?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">My Bed &#8211; We all spend a lot of time in bed &#8211; so beautiful linen and comfort are key &#8211; I also love the grand statement the 4 Poster bed makes. 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