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TROPIC • INTERIOR DESIGN

Lizzy Higham
INTERIOR STYLING
I am an interior stylist, mama of two,
colour lover and a big fan of pattern
clashing! It has been said that I was born
with rainbows in my blood and I express Hyaesil Gilligan
this in every inch of my home. Since LOW RISE BUILDING DESIGNER AND
owning my own home this has enabled INTERIOR DESIGNER/STYLIST
me to paint colour on my walls, add I have always been drawn to minimalism @liamgilliganbuilders
beautiful artworks, quirky decor items and sharp lines, with a handful of
and pattern clash everything I own! materials to enhance the simple form
Anything and everything colourful of a home. For exterior and interior
inspires me - I am obsessed with colour. colours, I’m drawn to the drama of strong
My husband says that “I am happiest monochromes. I also love pops of colours,
when I have a paintbrush in my hand”. patterns and varying textures, which I
Colour brings so much joy into my home introduce strategically to create a stylish Choosing the right
and that is all I need to create a happy home with enough points of difference shade of white for
place for my family and I. throughout the space to create a warm your home
and inviting feeling. The most effective
way to inject these colours, patterns There is no doubt that white is the
and textures is through a combination most popular choice for interiors.
of furniture, homewares, artworks and But what shade is perfect for
Colour is a power plants, which synergise to create a well- you? When looking at the 80 or so
which directly balanced and stylish home. different shades you can easily
fall into a blackhole of confusion,
Let me ask you something - what is your
influences the soul style? Are you not quite sure? Why not with no idea what to choose. Do
check your countless saved Pinterest not fear! Here are some handy
Wassily hints for choosing your perfect
Kandinsky images? Take a good look at them and
you might be surprised to realise how shade of white.
similar they are to one another. I’m Firstly, think about what tones
If you are not into painting colour on confident that this will help you define you want… warm whites or cool
your walls, start by introducing artwork, your particular style. Once you focus on whites?
floor rugs and cushions - these are this aesthetic you will also save money Warm whites often carry subtle
great interchangeable ways of slowly by avoiding impulse buying items just pink or yellow undertones. These
introducing colour into your home. My because they are pretty or cheap. variations invite a relaxed warmth
artwork inspires the colours I choose Now that you’ve heard from Lizzy, Jaz into your home and can help
to paint my walls. I love to use bold and I about how we use colours and soften spaces that don’t get a
bright colours and paint furniture in a styling, I hope you have read something lot of sun. My choices for warm
contrasting colour to make a statement that inspired you to make your home a whites are Natural White and
piece in every room. It has taken me two beautiful oasis! Antique White by Dulux.
years to get where I am now, but that is Cool whites are great for adding
the thing with interiors: a room/space a modern or minimalistic edge to
takes time to evolve. @liamgilliganbuilders a space. They often carry blue or
If ever in doubt about using colour in grey undertones and are useful
your home, just remember it doesn’t for tempering bright light. These
matter whether it be colourful, warm or colours are softer to the eye
cool hues. If you love something, it will and will give you a feeling of a
always work! Stop putting rules on how larger space within the room.
to decorate your home - make it your My choices for cool whites are
home and live in it however you please. Lexicon half and White on White
Don’t believe in the saying: “blue and by Dulux.
green should never be seen unless there
is something in between”. Blue and green
look fabulous together! MORE: lgbuilders.com.au

@lizzyhigham_interiorstyling @liamgilliganbuilders
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