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                                                                                              Fresh ideas & easy updates
                                   Ask an expert                                                  ✚  Introduce texture through readily updated accessories
                                                                                                such as trays, table lamps, baskets and boxes.
                                  DRE A M                                                         ✚  Embrace curves – think round side tables and pedestal
                                                                                                dining tables, ottomans, and armchairs.
                                                                                                  ✚  Balance the organic texture of wicker with smooth concrete,
                                  WEAV ES                                                         ✚  Look for modern mixed-material detailing such as brass
                                                                                                natural stone and plush upholstery.

                                                                                                feet and powercoated-steel framing.
              With wicker furnishings, bringing the
                                                                                              Team woven pieces with contrasting textures
              outdoors in is a breeze, writes Kate Nixon.                                     such as marble or velvet for an elegant finish.




                                                                   Colombo dining
                                                                   chairs, $425 each,
                                                                   Coco Republic.

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                                                                                              Woven wonders
                                                                                              1 Wrapped Rope stool/side table, $1435, Boyd Blue. 2 Wicked
                                                                                              synthetic-wicker lounge chair, $1910, Cotswold InOut Furniture.
                    he rise and rise of natural fibres in our homes speaks to a                3 Seville rattan lantern, $149, Domayne. 4 Seagrass ottoman,
                    shifting desire for space and simplicity, an earthy, grounded             $269, Oz Design Furniture. 5 Strada JANUSfibre dining table,
                                                                                              with ceramic top, $28,301, Janus et Cie. 6 Esedra outdoor
              Taesthetic that honours the colours, curves and textures found
                                                                                              armchair, $3090, Fanuli. For Where to Buy, see page 190.
              in nature. Wicker – the name for the weaving of materials such as
              cane (rattan), bamboo, reed, willow, and, more recently, synthetic                                OR TRY THESE…                                     Follow Kate on Instagram @katenixon_busatti.
              fibres – dates back to the Sumerian civilisation of 4000BC.                        Domo Exclusive stockist of Sika Designs; domo.com.au. Cosh

              Inherently robust, it’s perfect for coastal climates, with enduring              Living Home to Tribú, Manutti and Dedon; coshliving.com.au.
              appeal across a multitude of design styles. Whether accessory, hero                 Cromwell Australia The place to source US brand Tommy
                                                                                                   Bahama; cromwellaustralia.com.au. King Living Local
              or occasional piece, there’s a form to fit your summer refresh. #
                                                                                                 designer pieces; kingliving.com.au. Provincial Home Living
              Send decor questions (with name and address) to H&G Advice, PO Box                   Afforable rattan pieces; provincialhomeliving.com.au.
              4088, Sydney, NSW 1028 or email H&G@bauer-media.com.au.





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