New Zealand Home & Building, October-November 1998
Shades of grey
Shades of grey
Decorating's new natural runs the gamut from pearly tones to deepest pewter.
1. Florian side table from Baleri Italia, p.o.a., from Backhouse Interiors (09-366 0841, 04-499 8847). 2. Farrow & Ball Parma Gray paint (top) and Castle Gray (right) from Aalto Country Colours (09-522 2019) and (left) Taubman's Silver Button (0800 287 080 for stockists). 3. Parchment lamp, $110, from Chambers International Linens and Gifts (09-376 6479). 4. Birdbath bowl, $30 from Coliseum Contractors Ltd (09-620 5411). 5. Stelton sugar bowl and creamer designed by Arne Jacobsen, p.o.a., from Bromhead Design (09-366 7322).
Grey's gaining the upper hand as a neutral colour base in today's rooms
1. Grey crackle sushi dishes, small $8.50, large $27.50, from Made in Japan (09-379 8188). 2. Satin cushions by Housecalls, p.o.a., from Apartmento (09-309 7646) and Living Spaces (09-360 0406). 3. Grey candles, $4 each, in German matt sculptured candlesticks, $59 a set, from Bloomsbury Galleries (09-357 0889). 4. Augusta's drawers made by Tim Larkin, p.o.a., from Avid (04-472 7703). 5. Café cups and saucers, $12 a set, from Country Road (09-524 9685, 04-472 7256, 03-366 7870). 6. Minimalist salt and pepper shakers, $19.95 from Nest (09-445 3201).