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How to: Create a minimalist interior with Barnaby Lane

January 4, 2017 22 Comments

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If you’re a fan of simple yet sophisticated design, you should check out the slick line-up of timber and leather furniture at Melbourne’s Barnaby Lane. Scandinavian influences aside, the collection’s simple lines are a glorious ode to minimalism – a design aesthetic dear to the heart of the brand.

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“I would definitely say that I’m firmly in the ‘love of all things minimalist’ camp. There is certainly enough clutter in my life without adding clutter to my home. I feel a minimalist aesthetic provides a calm and peaceful sanctuary, which is exactly what a home should be – but that’s just me!” says Barnaby Lane designer Rae Maxwell who believes her pieces are as timeless as they are versatile.

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One such timeless design is the brand’s best-selling ‘Smith’ chair – a minimal, mid-century and Scandinavian-inspired piece. “We are definitely influenced by Scandinavian and Nordic design, but this comes from our love of all things minimalist and I believe that this design aesthetic is the best at achieving this. Having said that we do try to design our product to outlast trends and blend with a multitude of interiors.”

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As for creating a minimalist look at home, the designer concedes that (like many things) it’s more difficult than it looks. “I always feel like it’s harder to achieve than you would think! To truly create a minimal interior, you should start with how the home is designed, as it’s much more to do with creating open spaces and good design features, like storage options, to hide the clutter,” says Rae.

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Barnaby Lane’s best-selling ‘Smith’ chair

The designer also believes that a simple colour palette is key to the aesthetic. “It doesn’t have to be black and white – that will give you a cooler minimalist aesthetic – but restrict it to two or three main colours and then choose the pieces of furniture you love and design the room around that. Once you’ve got everything in, stand back and take five to 10 things out!” says Rae, echoing the iconic words of Coco Chanel.

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Photography: Eve Wilson | Styling: Jacqui Moore

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  1. AvatarMatthew says

    February 27, 2017 at 11:31 am

    Does anyone know what that blue/teal color on the wall?

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    • AvatarKelley says

      August 17, 2017 at 9:49 am

      Did anyone respond. I would like to know the color too

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      • AvatarTerri says

        September 20, 2017 at 3:20 pm

        Gentleman’s Gray by Benjamin Moore.

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        • AvatarMary says

          February 20, 2018 at 1:14 pm

          Thank you!!

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  2. AvatarSandra says

    March 5, 2017 at 5:46 am

    What is the paint color and brand?

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    • AvatarVCRosas says

      March 5, 2017 at 4:35 pm

      I have something very similar; Sherwin William’s Salty Dog.

      Reply
  3. AvatarLinda says

    March 19, 2017 at 1:52 pm

    The pic featuring the ‘smith’ chair. Is the another picture on the other side of the wall for balance? The one sided idea kind of solves a problem for me as I can only hang on either side of my headboard but it just feels weird to only put something on one side.

    Reply
  4. AvatarKay says

    April 3, 2017 at 4:07 am

    I would also love the name of the deep blue wall color.

    Reply
  5. AvatarRenee-Claude Gratton - Mauve Interiors says

    April 21, 2017 at 6:13 am

    That blue colour on the wall is amazing! It’s one of the most exciting colour I’ve seen in a while.

    Reply
  6. AvatarEmily Willard says

    July 2, 2017 at 12:25 am

    Can someone please share the name of the dark blue wall paint? Please

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    • AvatarAlexis Newman says

      July 25, 2017 at 12:36 am

      It is called gentlemans grey by Benjamin Moore

      Reply
      • AvatarLaurie says

        September 14, 2017 at 11:48 am

        Are you 100% sure? It seems different. Thanks!

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    • AvatarJacqui Moore says

      January 5, 2018 at 7:12 pm

      Hey Emily. I styled the Barnaby Lane shoot and I think that’s the one you’re referring to. In which case it is Forest Blues by Dulux. However, it is worth pointing out that it is more teal in tone to the naked eye yet photographs dark blue. I know it’s almost a year after the first time the question was posted but I’ve only just read it. Better late than never. Best wishes Jacqui Moore.

      Reply
  7. AvatarMonicaaa says

    July 21, 2017 at 2:04 am

    Anyone know where I can find the flower picture? Really interested!!! & the name of the color of that room the bluish/teal?

    Reply
  8. AvatarJessica Schryer says

    August 3, 2017 at 3:04 am

    I too would like to know where the peony flower picture came from. I’m obsessed with it

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    • AvatarDonna says

      August 31, 2017 at 4:30 am

      Meeee too! I would love to know where it comes from, I’ve been online searching but no luck 🙁

      Reply
      • AvatarHope says

        February 26, 2018 at 2:30 pm

        The wall color is Forest Blues by Dulux and the Peony art is called Garden Roses V by Anna Thomas and is sold at https://barnabylane.com.au/collections/whats-new

        Reply
  9. AvatarKate says

    August 10, 2017 at 11:15 pm

    Hi there we adore that wall colour also- would love the name and brand please! Thanks

    Reply
  10. AvatarCami says

    October 10, 2017 at 2:38 am

    What color is the duvet cover and where can I get one possibly like That?

    Reply
  11. AvatarCarla says

    February 6, 2018 at 10:13 am

    Can someone please advise on the name of the flower print in the ‘Smith Chair’ room?? trying to find it online with no luck

    Reply
  12. AvatarHope says

    February 26, 2018 at 2:28 pm

    The wall color is Forest Blues by Dulux and the Peony art is called Garden Roses V by Anna Thomas and is sold at https://barnabylane.com.au/collections/whats-new

    Reply
  13. AvatarLisamarie says

    April 2, 2018 at 12:59 am

    I would love to know if the bed is blush,pink,etc.ehay colors as they are awesome,where is the sheet set from???please anyone help

    Reply

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