Black and white - hard to go past in the style stakes

Black and white - hard
to go past in the style
stakes, particularly when
combined with panache and
confidence. Check out the
black crystal chandelier ...
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In fact, when Tanya met Melinda Boundy from Lily G, she asked
for a classic monochrome look - but Melinda, taking into account
Tanya’s big personality thought she might need more than that.
Moving in with nothing but a chandelier, Tanya and her family were
literally starting from scratch. And while she was captivated by the
challenge of decorating and furnishing the whole house, she was
particularly excited by the prospect of creating her own private space
at the rear of the house.
This area consisted of a generously proportioned bedroom with
adjoining bathroom, a sitting room and deck. It’s here that Melinda has
cut loose with a riot of pattern and very little colour – just your basic
black and white, in an amazing array of chevrons, stripes, Greek key and
solid black – and it looks sensational.
Accessorised with a bone inlay chest and a black crystal chandelier, Melinda
sourced vintage pieces to mix in with carefully selected accessories that
made for bold statements.This area is big people’s territory ... sophisticated
and positively zinging with style, it’s one of Tanya’s favourite spots – along
with the deck overlooking the pool outside.
The bedroom also features black and white, but here Melinda has opted
for more solid blocks of colour in the black bedcover and contrasting
white bedhead, and in the black silk curtains – and then broken the rules
with the zebra patterned footstool at the end of the bed.Touches of gold
in the photo frame, in the inside of the light and in the bedside tables
brings a glamour to this room which is, says Melinda “heading towards
Hollywood Regency without being a slave to that particular look.”
Downstairs is the library and childrens’ living room (see page 146 and
147) as well as the kitchen, dining room and very grown up sitting room.
The dining room retained its original wallpaper and light fittings, but
Melinda added a magnificent timber dining table imported from the
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“I stand in the kitchen, and I can
see the living room, dining room
and kids’ sitting room - and I love
it all” says Tanya
USA, and teamed it with custom made chairs in silver pearl
linen. The room’s biggest talking point is the wall of butterflies,
so carefully framed they showcase the most brilliant colours.
Likened to the classic Hollywood Regency style, Tanya’s home
was fashioned to be a glamorous sanctuary away from the
business of life, where she could relax and entertain. The
sitting room revels in a fireplace that was designed and
commissioned by Melinda and which yields a cosy glow when
lighted. Melinda says, “The space is about enjoying people and
spending time together. I wanted to reflect back on those days
when the house was centred on entertaining and enjoying
each other rather than the TV”. The quietly elegant hand
made rug works perfectly with the furniture in the room, all
of which comes from Lily G’s latest range.
Floor to ceiling windows either side of the fireplace allow
plenty of light into this charming room. As always, it’s the
client’s reaction to the home which determines the success
or failure of an interior designer’s work – and the depth of
understanding between Melinda and Tanya is testament to
the undoubted success of this project .
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p: 07 3257 3550
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INTERIOR
DESIGN
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Fresh,
fresh, fresh
» THE P ROJECT: To
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create a kid friendly, no fuss children’s room. Is there
“We wanted to create a link between the pool and the indoors, and
any fresher colour combination than blue and white? This delightful
we wanted it to be a no hassle zone, so we’ve used outdoor fabrics
area serves as a sitting room for the four children of the house, and
which can stand up to some hard wear.” Sheer white fabrics softens the
is located alongside the swimming pool. Melinda Boundy of Lily G says
light in the room, and a natural jute rug adds texture. All the furniture is
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ARE THERE ANY PARTICULAR
WEBSITES OR BLOGS YOU
FREQUENTLY VISIT? We are always
trawling through Pinterest and Houzz
for inspiration. They are great tools to
see what styles are up-and-coming
and what other trends designers are
currently following.
ARE YOU INSPIRED BY A PARTICULAR
CULTURE OR INTERNATIONAL
LOOK? We are currently inspired by two
very strong looks, the classic Hollywood
Regency style and the Hamptons look.
IS THERE AN INTERIOR PRODUCT OR
MATERIAL WHICH IS INSPIRING YOU
AT THE MOMENT? Velvets, crushed linens,
gold luxe and textural mixes sums up our
current ‘go-to’ fabrics.
from the new Lily G range. »
Readers’ corner
To get kids to read! Melinda’s
family with great storage and a wonderful area to enjoy a quiet read.
other contribution to the children is the library - their mother says it’s
The ultra comfortable chair and soft rug offer options for both floor
amazing how often they use it to read quietly. Taking this rather under-
and chair readers! Natural light flows through the shutters and can be
used area at the front of the house, and installing a custom designed
augmented by a handily positioned lamp.
PROJ ECT:
and made bookcase unit above an array of drawers has provided the
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