Designers Brief: Jane Millington

Auckland-based interior designer Natalie Parke of Dessien Parke interior design studio creates bespoke looks for these five works of art. Scan the QR codes to see these looks come to life.

Jane Millington, Good Things Do Happen, 2021. Oil painting, 54 x 79cm. $950. Courtesy: the artist

I would hang this beautiful, atmospheric oceanic piece by Jane Millington over a bed where it can be appreciated regularly. I would lean into the blue hues and create a haven in varying shades to build on the serenity of the painting, allowing texture and form to prevail. To do this I would add in a Lewis Bed from Jardan in blue suede and some functional block colour Dash Bedside tables by Danish brand Montana Furniture. The space needs a sculptural element to balance against this evocative painting, so I would include an Extra Bold armchair in Navy Blue from French-based Moustache, and then tie it all together with a deep navy blue rug from Armadillo.

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