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TROPIC • INTERIOR DESIGN

Your sanctuary Shae Eldred
INTERIOR STYLIST
I’m undeniably influenced by our
SUMMER STYLE
picturesque coastline, where the tropical
Tropic columnist and interior rainforest meets the Coral Sea.
designer Hyaesil Gilligan chats We’re fortunate to live just minutes
from the ocean and the wonderful
to two local stylists for their sense of calm it brings. In creating a
summer trend tips. calming sanctuary to match our natural
surrounds, I tend to gravitate towards
Summer is here! It’s hot and humid the light tones of raw timbers, rattan
and all I hear is people wondering how furniture and earthy ceramics, with pops
they’ll survive the heat – and whether of muted pastels. Housing greenery in
they’ll be able to escape it in order to beautiful vessels like rustic pots or woven Renae Bird
recharge. What about making your home baskets is a fun way to bring life into INTERIOR STYLIST
your sanctuary instead? Your space is a rooms. Bright whites don’t have to be Here comes a summer spent beneath
priceless investment – transform it into boring – the way you style them makes beautifully designed outdoor
something that recharges and energises all the difference to how warm or cold it entertaining areas. If a Hills Hoist still
you every day. feels. Don’t be afraid to layer linen throws takes pride of place in your backyard,
With Christmas just around the corner, and handloomed or tasselled cushions to maybe now’s the time to spruce up your
I’ve spoken to two interior stylists about add texture to beds, sofas or occasional space. After a weekend getaway to The
how to make your home enjoyable, chairs. Art doesn’t have to cost a fortune Calile Hotel in Brisbane I came home
comfortable and summer-ready. or come framed either. Try drying out inspired to recreate that luxurious
Their advice doubles as on-point gift foraged palm fronds and cutting them alfresco look. I found myself lusting over
ideas, but keep in mind there are many into interesting shapes to create a the mint striped umbrellas, the contrast
fantastic places to buy artistic, handmade unique feature. piping on the charming upholstered
or boutique homewares in Cairns. Try to daybeds complete with bolsters,
keep it local this Christmas. arch-shaped breeze blocks, linen curtains
– every detail was thoughtfully designed.
My tip is to rethink your garden and
patio as an extension of your indoor
living space. Match the materials and
soft furnishings, add a pop of colour with
some outdoor cushions or rugs, string up
some festoon lighting, use statement pots
and plants to inject personality. If you’re
up for it, you could even paint your fence,
veranda or pergola for a fresh look!

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