Madison life - Living ideas: Home sweet home

With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, we thought now would be the perfect time to workshop our favourite colour combo: red and pink.

Warm shades, such as pink and red are said to work wonders at boosting energy levels which makes them perfect for incorporating into social areas, such as the living room, kitchen or entrance of your home. If you’re new to bold shades you can take baby steps by adding a few accent pieces, such as a print or stack of books before working your way up to a hero item, such as a chair or coloured wall. Although there are no rules when it comes to decorating, you can opt for a traditional vibe by pairing red and pink accents with all-white basics, but it also happens to work a treat with dark navy and gold for added drama.

Hot tip: give your existing dining chairs or an old sitting chair an instant and inexpensive makeover with a new seat cover. We opted for a hard-wearing calico-style fabric in a classic red and white pinstripe for contrast.
 


Now, get the look…

Desk, $299, Freedom, click here for more
Print, $125, Kristy Lee Interiors, click here for more
Candle holder, $7.99 each, IKEA, click here for more
Chair, $680, Ada and Darcy, click here for more
Seat cover fabric, $11.99 (per metre), IKEA, click here for more
Ottoman, $199, Table Tonic, click here for more
Vase, from $30, Have You Met Miss Jones, click here for more
Tea cup and saucer, $99.99 (for set of 6), from DNS Supply, click here for more
Flowers, from $30 (per bunch), Poho, click here for more
Tote, $34.95, Blacklist, click here for more
Rug, $129, IKEA, click here for more

Books from top to bottom:
Diary, $19.95, MMMG at Note Maker
Covetables by Lisa Johnson, $29.95, click here for more
Party! by Polly Betton (Kyle Books) at Boomerang Books
The Party Book by Kathryn Porritt (Penguin), $35, click here for more
Beloved Homes!, $29.99, IKEA
Things I Love by Megan Morton, $49.99, click here for more