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WORDS PIP MILLER STYLING AIMEE TARULLI PHOTOGRAPHY RED RABBIT PHOTOGRAPHY
There is some kind of wonderful in Aimee Tarulli's work as an interior stylist whose signature style, combining creativity with colour, is beautifully stamped on this contemporary home by Melbourne's boutique builder, Thomas Archer Homes.
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guidance and advice. I always
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bring my own personal style
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most beautiful look for their
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home and one that reflects their
on interiors with a talent that
personal taste as well."
has her firmly positioned at the
"Making the most of a northerly
helm of her own interior styling business, Archer Interiors while also heading up the interior
aspect, the home's interior is very light and bright with clean lines and lovely white walls. It
design department of Thomas
was important to capture a
Archer Homes. In this latest
relaxed, contemporary feel with
project Aimee describes the
lovely textures and soft colour
home as being a contemporary
to make the home feel really
take on 'Hamptons' style and a
inviting, and modern."
great example of how she likes to decorate.
According to Aimee, she loves to work with a neutral base of
"I would describe my work
minimal furniture pieces while
with Thomas Archer Homes as
adding texture through soft
being a collaborative process
furnishings like rugs, cushions
between the client and myself.
and a great throw. "Art is always
It's a relationship that starts very
key when I’m designing a space
early on in the 'build'. I meet
and often the first thing I start
with the client as soon as their
with, which is the case for the
new house plans are approved
hero piece of the living room,
and we spend the day together
an original artwork by Belynda
designing the interior scheme
Henry. The colours from the
including everything from
artwork dictated my choices
flooring to paint colours,
when it came to the perfect
right down to every nob and
occasional chair, the Wilfred
handle. It's all chosen together
from Jardan, and cushions in
with the client's personal style
complimentary colours to tie it
and furniture in mind. While
all together."
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In terms of favourite, go-to brands, Aimee says she adores Jardan furniture’s effortless and chic pieces. "I am also obsessed with the chunky throws from Tribe and Co Living, and have one on every bed and chair in my home. Halcyon Lake is the ultimate destination for chunky textural rugs and Huset for contemporary scandi furniture and lighting."
Aimee's love of colour is evident and currently she has been enjoying the process of exploring a much softer palette. "I feel a calmer, quieter colour scheme is so much easier to live with and feels quite lovely and high end without everything shouting to be seen and competing for your attention. The pastel palette I have gone for here, suits this house and client perfectly and makes the most of all the beautiful natural light in this home." 76
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WANT MORE? See more of Aimee's interior styling work here: www.archerinteriors.com.au
1. Start with art and draw out colours from the artwork to bring into soft furnishings 2. Choose minimal contemporary furniture that will last the test of time 3. Go BIG with your floor rug to make the most of the space 4. Great lighting is key, choose statement lighting that complements the room. 5. Add life to each room with lots of greenery and fresh flowers
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Contemporary meets Scandi in this new-build home styled by Aimee Tarulli
LIGHT Normann Copenhagen 'Bell' lamp medium $795 www.surrounding.com.au ART 'Golden' by Brooke Holm $1950 (76 x 101cm framed) www.moderntimes.com.au FAUX PLANT 'Buckler' fern pot $149.95 www.ozdesignfurniture.com.au STOOL 'Hans' kitchen stool in white $179 www.rustix.com.au OTTOMAN 'Alby' ottoman POA www.jardan.com.au CHAIR 'Wilfred' chair POA www.jardan.com.au POT Jones & Co 'Tweed' pot $29 www.jonesandco.com.au COFFEE TABLE GlobeWest 'Viva' coffee table $749 www.zanui.com.au DISH 'Tam' medium dip bowl $12.95 www.countryroad.com.au 80
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