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Classic Contemporary

With the considered melding of traditional lines and modern nuances, Classic Contemporary style invites a fresh perspective throughout. Traditional sophisticated furnishings evolve perfectly with the introduction of tonal contrast, self-patterned layers and striking feature lighting. Transition to the new age gracefully while celebrating the drama and romance of classic opulence and luxury.

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  • Master Suite Master Suite
  • Ensuite Ensuite
  • Living Living
  • Entry Entry
  • Kitchen Kitchen

Pendant Lights

A perfect way to make an affordable statement in any bedroom… Stella Pendant in Matt Black from Australian Lighting

Artwork

Artwork is ultimately where you can create and showcase your desired style in your home. Photography and black and white illustrations are perfect selections for this Classic Contemporary look.

Wallpaper

Setting the perfect backdrop, striped wallpaper was the perfect choice in this bedroom.
Wallpaper: The Textile Co – Phillip Jeffries – Vinyl Saville Suiting Pinstripe Black on Granite

Bedside Table

Classic in its style this gorgeous black bedside table has a simple, yet sophisticated aspect.

Bed Head

Creating a little texture and character, opt for a velvet upholstered bedhead for a sophisticated look with a touch of luxury.

Layering Linen

Introduce a sense of luxury and opulence to this Classic Contemporary bedroom by layering your bedlinen with cushions and throw rugs in luxurious fabrics

Sheers

Blending neutral sheers with the wall colour allows the drama to be focused on feature wallpaper, artworks and lighting selections

Carpet

Flooring Xtra Crystal Palace Gentleman Grey

Wall Colour

Dulux Manorburn

Master Suite

  • Pendant Lights

    A perfect way to make an affordable statement in any bedroom… Stella Pendant in Matt Black from Australian Lighting

    Pendant Lights

  • Artwork

    Artwork is ultimately where you can create and showcase your desired style in your home. Photography and black and white illustrations are perfect selections for this Classic Contemporary look.

    Artwork

  • Wallpaper

    Setting the perfect backdrop, striped wallpaper was the perfect choice in this bedroom.
    Wallpaper: The Textile Co – Phillip Jeffries – Vinyl Saville Suiting Pinstripe Black on Granite

    Wallpaper

  • Bedside Table

    Classic in its style this gorgeous black bedside table has a simple, yet sophisticated aspect.

    Bedside Table

  • Bed Head

    Creating a little texture and character, opt for a velvet upholstered bedhead for a sophisticated look with a touch of luxury.

    Bed Head

  • Layering Linen

    Introduce a sense of luxury and opulence to this Classic Contemporary bedroom by layering your bedlinen with cushions and throw rugs in luxurious fabrics

    Layering Linen

  • Sheers

    Blending neutral sheers with the wall colour allows the drama to be focused on feature wallpaper, artworks and lighting selections

    Sheers

  • Carpet

    Flooring Xtra Crystal Palace Gentleman Grey

    Carpet

  • Wall Colour

    Dulux Manorburn

    Wall Colour

Mirror

Perfect for reflecting light around your ensuite, select mirrors with a contemporary feel or an interesting classic frame. Either will work in our Classic Contemporary interior style!

Flowers

Freshening up any space and a must in your Classic Contemporary interiors, is the introduction of flowers or indoor plants to introduce a little colour.

Tapware

Making a striking and bold statement in black, these Vito Bertoni Sachi black vanity taps bring the ‘contemporary’ into Classic Contemporary.

Basins

Seima Plati Classic Rectangular
Under mount Basin

Handles

106.61.124 (176mm) Oil Rubbed Bronze handles are a perfect selection for your vanity especially when complimenting with black

Cabinet

Laminex Oyster Grey Natural

Floor Tiles

Beaumont Tiles
1002400 Elmina White 297x597

Benchtop

Caesar Stone Raven 4120

Wall Tiles

1007156 Ottimo Pure White 298x600

Main Wall Colour

Dulux Manorburn

Ensuite

  • Mirror

    Perfect for reflecting light around your ensuite, select mirrors with a contemporary feel or an interesting classic frame. Either will work in our Classic Contemporary interior style!

    Mirror

  • Flowers

    Freshening up any space and a must in your Classic Contemporary interiors, is the introduction of flowers or indoor plants to introduce a little colour.

    Flowers

  • Tapware

    Making a striking and bold statement in black, these Vito Bertoni Sachi black vanity taps bring the ‘contemporary’ into Classic Contemporary.

    Tapware

  • Basins

    Seima Plati Classic Rectangular
    Under mount Basin

    Basins

  • Handles

    106.61.124 (176mm) Oil Rubbed Bronze handles are a perfect selection for your vanity especially when complimenting with black

    Handles

  • Cabinet

    Laminex Oyster Grey Natural

    Cabinet

  • Floor Tiles

    Beaumont Tiles
    1002400 Elmina White 297x597

    Floor Tiles

  • Benchtop

    Caesar Stone Raven 4120

    Benchtop

  • Wall Tiles

    1007156 Ottimo Pure White 298x600

    Wall Tiles

  • Main Wall Colour

    Dulux Manorburn

    Main Wall Colour

Main Wall Colour

Dulux Manorburn

Sheers

Full height sheer drapes intensify the ceiling height in this space.

Artwork

The Wow Factor is important when decorating your home Classic Contemporary style. Classic black and white subjects are perfect images to adorn your walls in this style.

Cushions

Introduce luxurious textured leathers and velvet fabrics with contrasting piping details. Layer with gorgeous throw rugs for a more classic look.

Indoor Plants

On trend, indoors plants are all the go... and what a difference they make, adding a pop of colour to this Classic Contemporary Living room.

Side Tables

This black chest side table with chrome hook latch compliments the affluent look of this Classic Contemporary interior.

Floor Boards

Flooring Xtra Baxter 1820x190x14 Anderson

Rug

If you’re going for a lot of pattern and texture in your choice of cushions, artwork and accessories, ensure you don’t go overboard in your rug design. This style is all about the ‘here and now’, so ensure your big ticket items remain in the neutral palette allowing your accessories and soft furnishings to be changed with the seasons.

Flowers

Freshening up any space and a must in your Classic Contemporary interiors, is the introduction of flowers or indoor plants to introduce a little colour.

Wall Lights

Glass and iron wall lights are a perfect selection, accentuating the luxury of this style. Corbelle 1 light wall bracket in Antique Black from Beacon Lighting

Inbuilt Joinery

Laminex Domain Natural

Wallpaper

The Textile Co. Phillip Jeffries,
Vinyl Seaside Linen,
8456 Stone

Living

  • Main Wall Colour

    Dulux Manorburn

    Main Wall Colour

  • Sheers

    Full height sheer drapes intensify the ceiling height in this space.

    Sheers

  • Artwork

    The Wow Factor is important when decorating your home Classic Contemporary style. Classic black and white subjects are perfect images to adorn your walls in this style.

    Artwork

  • Cushions

    Introduce luxurious textured leathers and velvet fabrics with contrasting piping details. Layer with gorgeous throw rugs for a more classic look.

    Cushions

  • Indoor Plants

    On trend, indoors plants are all the go... and what a difference they make, adding a pop of colour to this Classic Contemporary Living room.

    Indoor Plants

  • Side Tables

    This black chest side table with chrome hook latch compliments the affluent look of this Classic Contemporary interior.

    Side Tables

  • Floor Boards

    Flooring Xtra Baxter 1820x190x14 Anderson

    Floor Boards

  • Rug

    If you’re going for a lot of pattern and texture in your choice of cushions, artwork and accessories, ensure you don’t go overboard in your rug design. This style is all about the ‘here and now’, so ensure your big ticket items remain in the neutral palette allowing your accessories and soft furnishings to be changed with the seasons.

    Rug

  • Flowers

    Freshening up any space and a must in your Classic Contemporary interiors, is the introduction of flowers or indoor plants to introduce a little colour.

    Flowers

  • Wall Lights

    Glass and iron wall lights are a perfect selection, accentuating the luxury of this style. Corbelle 1 light wall bracket in Antique Black from Beacon Lighting

    Wall Lights

  • Inbuilt Joinery

    Laminex Domain Natural

    Inbuilt Joinery

  • Wallpaper

    The Textile Co. Phillip Jeffries,
    Vinyl Seaside Linen,
    8456 Stone

    Wallpaper

Wallpaper

The Textile Co. Phillip Jeffries,
Vinyl Seaside Linen,
8456 Stone

Mirrors

Perfect for reflecting light, select mirrors with interesting classic details and frames to contrast with contemporary elements.

Wall Panelling

Setting the tone for our Classic Contemporary Interiors, Easycraft Ascot Vogue Solo 900mm H x 600mm W ASVG900 Laid vertical with Vogue Dado 3600mm x 68mm rebaited rail above DRVOG68R

Indoor Plants

Introduce a little colour inside your Classic Contemporary interiors, with indoor plants

Artwork

The Wow Factor is important when decorating your home Classic Contemporary style. Classic black and white photography subjects are perfect images to adorn your walls in this style.

Main Wall Colour

Dulux Manorburn

Floor Boards

Flooring Xtra Baxter
1820x190x14 Anderson

Entry Hall Stand

This iron and black glass entry hallstand compliments the opulent look of this Classic Contemporary interior.

Flowers

Freshening up any space and a must in your Classic Contemporary interiors, is the introduction of flowers or indoor plants to introduce a little colour.

Wall Lights

Glass and iron wall lights are a perfect selection, accentuating the luxury of this style. Corbelle 1 light wall bracket in Antique Black from Beacon Lighting

Entry

  • Wallpaper

    The Textile Co. Phillip Jeffries,
    Vinyl Seaside Linen,
    8456 Stone

    Wallpaper

  • Mirrors

    Perfect for reflecting light, select mirrors with interesting classic details and frames to contrast with contemporary elements.

    Mirrors

  • Wall Panelling

    Setting the tone for our Classic Contemporary Interiors, Easycraft Ascot Vogue Solo 900mm H x 600mm W ASVG900 Laid vertical with Vogue Dado 3600mm x 68mm rebaited rail above DRVOG68R

    Wall Panelling

  • Indoor Plants

    Introduce a little colour inside your Classic Contemporary interiors, with indoor plants

    Indoor Plants

  • Artwork

    The Wow Factor is important when decorating your home Classic Contemporary style. Classic black and white photography subjects are perfect images to adorn your walls in this style.

    Artwork

  • Main Wall Colour

    Dulux Manorburn

    Main Wall Colour

  • Floor Boards

    Flooring Xtra Baxter
    1820x190x14 Anderson

    Floor Boards

  • Entry Hall Stand

    This iron and black glass entry hallstand compliments the opulent look of this Classic Contemporary interior.

    Entry Hall Stand

  • Flowers

    Freshening up any space and a must in your Classic Contemporary interiors, is the introduction of flowers or indoor plants to introduce a little colour.

    Flowers

  • Wall Lights

    Glass and iron wall lights are a perfect selection, accentuating the luxury of this style. Corbelle 1 light wall bracket in Antique Black from Beacon Lighting

    Wall Lights

Fresh Flowers

Freshening up any space, a must in your Grand Hotel interiors, is the introduction of flowers or indoor plants.

Pendant Light

Create the perfect ambience by introducing statement pendants over the island bench or dining table. Elegant and sophisticated is the key to your pendant choice in this style.

Feature Shelving

Use this space to showcase homeware collectables or your favourite cookbooks

Main Wall Colour

Dulux Manorburn

Joinery

Mix up your cabinetry selections by using contrasting colours. Laminex Impressions Black Nuance makes a bold appearance inside our Classic Contemporary style used with Laminex Oyster Grey Natural open shelving.

Splashback

Grey Tint Glass Splashback

Handles

106.61.124 (176mm) Oil Rubbed Bronzehandles are a perfect selection for your Classic Contemporary kitchen.

Floor Boards

Flooring Xtra Baxter
1820x190x14 Anderson

Benchtop

Caesarstone Noble Grey 5211

Kitchen

  • Fresh Flowers

    Freshening up any space, a must in your Grand Hotel interiors, is the introduction of flowers or indoor plants.

    Fresh Flowers

  • Pendant Light

    Create the perfect ambience by introducing statement pendants over the island bench or dining table. Elegant and sophisticated is the key to your pendant choice in this style.

    Pendant Light

  • Feature Shelving

    Use this space to showcase homeware collectables or your favourite cookbooks

    Feature Shelving

  • Main Wall Colour

    Dulux Manorburn

    Main Wall Colour

  • Joinery

    Mix up your cabinetry selections by using contrasting colours. Laminex Impressions Black Nuance makes a bold appearance inside our Classic Contemporary style used with Laminex Oyster Grey Natural open shelving.

    Joinery

  • Splashback

    Grey Tint Glass Splashback

    Splashback

  • Handles

    106.61.124 (176mm) Oil Rubbed Bronzehandles are a perfect selection for your Classic Contemporary kitchen.

    Handles

  • Floor Boards

    Flooring Xtra Baxter
    1820x190x14 Anderson

    Floor Boards

  • Benchtop

    Caesarstone Noble Grey 5211

    Benchtop

Create the Look

01

Give classic shaped occasional furniture an edgy look with a matt black finish

02

Add warmth with light to mid timber floorboards

03

Display classic black and white subjects in modern slim line frames

04

Introduce luxurious textured leathers and velvet fabrics with contrasting piping details

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