WHICH HUE FOR YOU?

This month, resident design guru and all-around colour aficionado Alex Fulton tackles the most classic of combos – black and white. 

Frobisher Mayfair Houndstooth Occasional Chair; Frobisher 101 Block Mini Vase; Ikea Stockholm Rug from Nordic Chill; Toppu Tray Large from The Cane Collective; Toppu Small Pot from The Cane Collective; Black Side table Rod 2 from Belle Interiors Collection from McKenzie Willis; Cosh White Lamp from Freedom Furniture; Castle and Things Black and White Cushion from Bolt of Cloth; Artwork by Alex Fulton Design; Wooden Mountains from Woodland Toys 

Picking a colour palette from artwork or a cushion is one of the simplest interior design tricks to help create a scheme. I have pushed this monochromatic scheme a little more with the addition of geometric patterns and stripes. Resene Black adds a focal point that anchors and grounds a room, adding white to that sets off the drama. Violá – a monochromatic one-two punch – knockout. The Kiwi-made occasional chair from Frobisher has been upholstered in a striking houndstooth fabric from James Dunlop but can be custom made in any fabric or leather options. Got a wall that needs that a little something extra? Why not a mural? Grab some Resene testpots in your favourite hues and go wild with geometrical shapes or stripes. 

An instant space saver, a side table offers a single-seater the option for popping down your glass of wine without taking up the space of a larger coffee table. This elegant piece from Belle Interiors is simple and beautiful, with the detail of steel dowels holding up the functional top. 

Next month we channel Mondrian with colour and shape! Which will you prefer?