b'a nature-inspired sanctuaryDesigners Jamie and Sophie Prebble of the Home Duo suggest an alternative scheme:As the property is perched above the coast, we wanted to establish a strong connection with nature. We did this using a combination of soft coloured wooden flooring stained in Resene Colorwood Natural and texture including shaggy bean bags from Wilson Dorset. We have added depth through the use of the dark panel feature wall stained in Resene Colorwood Bark which contrasts against the lighter tones throughout. The floating staircase creates an elegant focal point while also freeing up floor space and allowing light to reach a previously dark corner of the room. Being a busy family home, we wanted to ensure versatility between spacesso we chose furniture that is easily adaptable (bean bags) and spaces that can be configured with the familys needs.email hello@thehomeduo.co.nz web www.thehomeduo.co.nzResene Quarter Rice CakeShaggy Bean Bag in CardronaWilson Dorsetwww.wilsondorset.com03 443 4376Resene Double Merino Daily Sofa in Cruz Olive Resene Citt Natural www.cittadesign.com09 630 6177Pleated Swing VaseOrnamentwww.ornament.co.nz Roger Floor Vessel0276 386 386 McMullin & CoResenewww.mcmullinandco.comFoundry0800 629 324illustration Malcolm White Resene Colorwood BarkColumn Coffee TableCittwww.cittadesign.com09 630 617729'