One way or another - Modern town

Here, Alex Fulton sets the stage for the 1970s Scandi Chair from Craftbuilt Industries with a backdrop of Resene Double Concrete and artwork textured with Resene SRG Grit while accessories in Resene KamIkaze and Resene Burnt Crimson provide a playful contrast.

Modern town

Grey is often considered a cold colour, but by adding warmer tones it creates a comforting and sophisticated space. I emphasised colour by adding a customised artwork in the same colour but with a texture that modernises any space. By adding a textured sand to paint and painting onto a canvas in a random way you can create a great effect. The grey colour is Resene Double Concrete, and I added Resene SRG Grit for the texture.

Bright shapes
A selection of shaped vases helps move your eye around the space and adds interest. Modern shapes bring a sense of design wow-factor. Adding seasonal not-so-traditional blooms increases the architectural form for the zone.

Tonal flooring
The tonal story of the grey walls, the canvas and the rug are the perfect backdrop to the colours of the other items in this room. Think of it like a theatre backdrop making the accessories the central characters in the play. We have set the stage for colour, pattern and texture.

Subtle pattern
This beautiful pattern ties in the colours of the space. Scatter cushions are an easy addition. Or adding substrate from a chair or a sofa often ties together the room's design and colour elements. The subtle design of the cushion softens the block colours of the wall and vases.

Modern town: 1970s Scandi Chair in White Oak with Linen Fabric craftbuilt.co.nz;
DIY Painted Canvas by Alex Fulton Design in Resene Double Concrete and Resene SRG Grit;
Terra Belle Stool achomestore.co.nz;
Soria Bottle in Coffee achomestore.co.nz;
Patterned Cushion corso.co.nz; Winter berries harakekeflorist.co.nz;
Kanas Vase painted in Resene Kamikaze nedcollections.co.nz;
Rug bunnings.co.nz; Sedona Vessel in Sienna casualandcountry.co.nz;
Assorted Books corso.co.nz;
Sedona Vessel in Marron casualandcountry.co.nz;
Resene Double Concrete, Resene Kamakaze, Resene Burnt Crimson resene.co.nz/colorshops