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Designers know all the tricks when it comes to a beautiful space and one of those tricks is 'detail' as can be seen in this beautiful home.

Designers, Studio McGee stated that previously this interior had a few rustic details, rustic can feel somewhat heavy,  so it has been re-designed with a light Hamptons feel.
To create a bright, airy atmosphere it is important to keep wall colours neutral, warm whites, soft greys and clean beige's work well. Be careful when selecting the right shade of white, a great "go to" white from Resene is Half Bianca. In this case McGee have chosen a palette of white with a tint of taupe to warm it up.  Furniture has been kept light using whites and beige, however, when you use a lot of white furniture, you need to make sure it doesn't look clinical, and that is where details are important. When I say "detail's", it may mean the addition of a feature wall using patterned wallpaper or the use of decorative items that will pull the overall look together. Colour and pattern will break up an expanse of white and the simplest way to do this is by the addition of cushions and some decorative items.

The choice of lighting is important too, this is where you can introduce variation with materials such as the use of rattan or different metallics. A selection of lights can be used for an interesting effect, but remember to lo...