Layering up for winter

Stylist tip

Warm up your living space with rich velvet tones, textured paint effects, and plush rugs and throws.

Your home also needs an extra layer to feel warm for winter. Here are a few ideas on how to layer up your home.

STYLING AMBER ARMITAGE PHOTOS WENDY FENWICK / FLASH STUDIOS WALL COLOURS RESENE PAINTS

THIS PAGE AND OPPOSITE TOP RIGHT Wall painted in Resene Triple Concrete with Resene Half Concrete mixed with Resene FX Paint Effects. Floor painted in Resene Concrete. Agnes wooden side table, $119.95, finished in Resene Colorwood Whitewash, Eve pillar side table, $119.95, base painted in Resene Concrete, both from Mocka. Beth occasional chair in Velvet Taupe $999, from Danske Mobler. Mackenzie Fallow rug, 160x230, $1,299, Eaton cushion, $209, and Featherston Bracken 100% NZ wool throw, $380, all from Baya. Karimoku Case Study sofa, $6710, Karimoku Case Study coffee table, $6,290, both from Good Form. Large Soapstone dish, $229, from Asili. Broste small brown vase, $49, from Green with Envy. Hotel Magique Black Apple A2 framed print, $245, Arena white vase, $79, Kinfolk Travel book, $85, The Land Gardeners by Bridget Elworthy and Henrietta Courtald, $55, Beldi wine glass, $15.99, all from Father Rabbit.

Stylist tip

Cosy up your bedroom by layering up your bedding, adding a thick rug underfoot, and using warm honey hues on the walls and accessories.

ABOVE Wall and floor painted in Resene Blank Canvas with window frames in Resene Sea Fog. Vintage lamp painted in Resene Olive Green. Makeup table, $199, painted in Resene Olive Green, and rattan mirror, $89, both from Mocka. Bodhi Dining Chair, $299, from Danske Mobler. Arena white vase, $79, from Father Rabbit. Amina bowl tall, $289, from Asili. Dakota natural straw rug, 160x230, $1,049, and Meru oatmeal Tibetan lamb hide, $265, both from Baya. Karimoku Case Study Lounge chair, $3,420, from Good Form. Gummerson Rylee sheer pencil pleat curtain, 270 x 250, $170, from Spotlight.

RIGHT AND TOP MIDDLE Wall and floor painted in Resene Blank Canvas with window frames in Resene Sea Fog. Southport Rattan Screen Divider in Natural, $449, and Southport Rattan Mirror, $89, both from Mocka. Bodhi Bench Seat, $329, from Danske Mobler. Dakota natural straw rug, 160x230, $1,049, Willis Olive/Ivory check cushion, $119, Arcadia terracotta cushion, $105 and Meru oatmeal Tibetan lamb hide, $265, all from Baya. Linen Duvet in Natural and Olive Green, King, $229 each, from Foxtrot Home. Bolster Cushion in olive green, $69, from Sunday Store. Kinfolk Travel book, $85, from Father Rabbit. Salina Bedside Cabinet by Ercol, $895, from Good Form. ON BEDSIDE Amina Bowl Tall, (base) $289, from Asili. Aki rustic vase, $89, from Green with Envy. Karlsson Tinge Alarm Clock, $59, from Father Rabbit. Gummerson Rylee Sheer Pencil Pleat Curtain, 270 x 250, $170, from Spotlight.

Stylist tip

Textiles in the dining room can bring so much visual warmth – add a tablecloth, long drapes, a lowhung pendant and a textured rug.

OPPOSITE PAGE, THIS PAGE TOP LEFT AND RIGHT Wall painted in Resene Ravine with Resene Saltpan mixed with Resene FX Paint Effects. Floor finished in Resene Colorwood Whitewash. Zara twodoor cabinet, $299.95 from Mocka, painted in Resene Harp. Bodhi dining chairs, $299 each, from Danske Mobler. Karimoku Case Study dining table, $7,420, from Good Form. Madagascar natural brown rug, 160x230, $1,005, from Baya. Gummerson Rylee sheer pencil pleat curtain, 270 x 250, $170, from Spotlight. Hanging pendant and vintage table cloth both stylist’s own. ON CABINET textured pot with handles, $13, from Kmart. Lunch in Paris by Suzy Ashford, $35, from Father Rabbit. Amina bowl tall, (top) $289, from Asili. ON DINING TABLE Talo cereal bowl, $24.90, from Citta. Emmeline lace napkin in White, $86, Beldi wine glass, $15.99 each, wood board medium, $65, Bordallo Pinheiro cabbage deep salad bowl, $149, Franco rustic white pitcher, $45, Papaya Celine glass carafe, $55, all from Father Rabbit.

ABOVE MIDDLE Wall painted in Resene Blank Canvas. Vintage lamp painted in Resene Olive Green. Makeup table, $199, painted in Resene Olive Green, and rattan mirror, $89, both from Mocka. Arena white vase, $79, from Father Rabbit. Amina bowl tall, $289, from Asili.