AFRO CHIC

South African photographer David Ross

I have a sneaking suspicion a trend is upon us. This disappoints me a little because I don't like trends and I really quite like this look. It's a subtle tribal/African influence in either a simple neutral setting or boho space. The idea is not to go crazy with too many tribal pieces but just a hint to create some interest. Think about layering mud cloth textiles in tribal patterns, or using a simple hide rug, hang some African photography artwork, or use a Malawi occasional chair or Bamileke drum stool. Other more daring but equally fabulous pieces with African flair would be some buffalo horns, a Cameroon or Ju Ju headdress on the wall, or a mounted skull. Spaces styled properly with this Afro chic look give you the sense that the owner is well travelled and worldly - a little adventurous perhaps. But don't get carried away because too much of a good thing can look tacky. 

Manyara Home, Newport, Sydney manyarahome.com.au

Styled for Couleur Locale Concept Store in Belgium

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Portait of Kate Moss by Wolfgang Tillmans

Gwynn Griffith's home in San Antonio, Texas. elledecor.com

A Dulux paints fashion-inspired room, styled by Dulux stylist Bree Leech

Les Interieurs, Paddington, Sydney. The retail store of interior designer Pamela Makin

Lumu Interiors, Rozelle, Sydney

Les Interieurs, Paddington, Sydney. Photo: Vogue Living magazine

Lumu Interiors, Rozelle, Sydney

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Fenton and Fenton fentonandfenton.com.au

Photo: Travel Plus Style travelplusstyle.com

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ORANGE IS THE NEW BLACK

Tangerine Tango, a rich reddish orange, was the 2012 Pantone Colour of the Year. Two years on and orange is still making a mark on interiors. It is one of those colours that can polarise people though. I understand that the brighter pops of orange can be a bit much for some. I actually think it shows you have personality but there are other subtle ways to introduce it into your space. The obvious choices are cushions and throws in lovely persimmon and saffron tones. But if you look carefully, you'll find hints of orange in all sorts of unexpected areas - exposed brickwork, terracotta pots and tan leather furniture. Lighting lamps also give you a gorgeous warm orange glow. I don't follow rules when it comes to decorating, but perhaps try a bright pop during Summer and a warming burnt orange for winter. 

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Home of food stylist Mish Lilley sulia.com

Amsterdam residence remodelista.com

Sorrento House by Robert Mills Architects

Rue Magazine (May 2012 issue). Photography by Laure Joliet. Design by Tamara Honey

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Tommy Ruff Fish Bar by Studio Equator studioequator.com.au

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Image via Brit + Co

Image via etsy.com Duralee pillow cover in burnt orange

Florence apartment of Italian architect Alessandro Capellaro apartmenttherapy.com

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