STYLING WITH BLACK

Winter in Australia is drawing to a close. We will soon see the colours of Spring and feel the warmth of the sun, and all it brings!

Before we embrace this welcome change, I am still holding on to the last moments of Winter. (It's secretly one of my favourite seasons) A recent evening in Sassafras saw snow falling in abundance. It was truly magical! Winter suits my classic 'gentleman's' style perfectly. It's a timeless indoors aesthetic, be it a traditional dining room with an open fire, or a well-loved home office with vintage books and leather furniture. Dark moody winter style, to me, is perfection!

A feature of this style is the colour black. We see it in soft furnishings and hard finishes. Black timber panelling, black velvet curtains, black marble floors or a painted black accent wall can bring classic, traditional elegance to a room. Especially when used for contrast in an otherwise monochromatic scheme.

Classic black can add character and drama to a space, and this month I am embracing it.

Classic details in my home office, Sassafras. August 2020