Project Feature: A Modernist Toorak Mansion
Imbuing a highly contemporary space with softness and warmth takes skill and creativity, qualities innate to the interior design team at Flack Studio who have achieved an inviting balance of sleek modernism and colourful character in this stunning Toorak residence. Blending streamlined finishes and elevated materials with personalised accents, this new build exudes a warm, textural minimalism that is both modernist and classic.
Interiors: @flackstudio_ | Architecture:@blightblightandblight | Photography: @smartanson + @derek_swalwell | via: @bellemagazineau
The brief was for a considered family home that would get better with age, fit harmoniously into its surrounds – a neighbourhood renowned for its architectural history – and maximise its aspect by creating a strong connection to the outdoors. Collaborating with architect Richard Blight of Blight, Blight and Blight, David Flack of Flack Studio took inspiration from the suburban landscape as well as the daily habits of the residents, a couple with three young adult children who enjoy cooking, reading and spending time together.
Interiors: @flackstudio_ | Architecture:@blightblightandblight | Photography: @smartanson + @derek_swalwell | via: @bellemagazineau
Designed to support the family’s lifestyle, the home’s seamless flow and voluminous proportions were carefully considered, the team utilising a selection of materials including black steel, grey render and natural stone as well as timber joinery and aged brass fixtures that would continue to improve aesthetically over time. Colourwise, the objective was to offer a tonal palette throughout the building while harnessing bursts of colour in the powder room and library.
Interiors: @flackstudio_ | Architecture:@blightblightandblight | Photography: @smartanson + @derek_swalwell | via: @bellemagazineau
In the centre of the home, a dark American oak staircase with an organic, fluid form creates a dramatic sculptural feature, introducing a natural warmth and texture to a cool white palette and travertine floor tiles. Tactile accents and vintage pieces add personalised touches, with a thoughtful curation of décor, art, furniture and lighting elevating each space with a sense of understated luxury that eliminates the need for fussy ornamentation and embellishments.
Interiors: @flackstudio_ | Architecture:@blightblightandblight | Photography: @smartanson + @derek_swalwell | via: @bellemagazineau
In the powder room, floor-to-ceiling green marble tiles and a custom marble basin create a striking scheme, with sophisticated aged-brass fixtures carrying through from the kitchen and dressing room. In the library, the colourful spines of hundreds of books enliven the American oak shelves, while large windows are strategically positioned to maximise natural light and views of the garden.
Interiors: @flackstudio_ | Architecture:@blightblightandblight | Photography: @smartanson + @derek_swalwell | via: @bellemagazineau
In the master bedroom, a striking leather bedhead is complemented by pure linen bedding in our softened and muted mulberry shade Moro, with pieces from our signature Flocca range including our Flocca Linen Duvet Cover and Flocca European Linen Pillowcases lending an earthy richness to this elegant space. Layered over pure linen sheets and pillows in our warm and sandy Sable hue, Moro adds just the right amount of sumptuous colour, with the exquisitely hand-tufted edges of our Flocca range offering a subtle, textural detail in fitting with the home’s commitment to quiet indulgence.
Interiors: @flackstudio_ | Architecture:@blightblightandblight | Photography: @smartanson + @derek_swalwell | via: @bellemagazineau
Featuring: Flocca Linen Duvet in Moro, Flocca Linen Euro pillowcase in Moro, Flocca Linen Flat Sheet in Moro, Basix Linen Pillowcases in Sable and Basix Linen Fitted Sheet in Sable.
Explore our scrumptious collection of Moro and try pairing Sable/Brun Stripe pillowcases and accessories with Sable sheets, as well as a Crush Linen Blanket in Quill for added textural and tonal appeal.
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Art of Gifting: The Little Things
The lead-up to Christmas can be a busy and exciting time, with social engagements, work events and family gatherings reminding us that the festive season is in full swing. If you’ve been thinking about what to gift your friends, colleagues, and unexpected guests, we have curated a collection of elevated essentials that are perfect for when you need a crowd-pleasing gift on hand.
Tutto Linen Tea Towel - Tempest Melange
Tutto Linen Tea Towel
A gifting classic, the tea towel is a staple that every home needs. Beautiful and functional, our Tutto Linen Tea Towels are luxuriously soft and highly absorbent, complete with a woven linen ribbon for hanging. Blended with our signature Sable colour for a subtle melange finish, a choice of understated hues will work beautifully in any kitchen.
Flocca Linen Face Towels in Sable and Ayrton.
Flocca Linen Face and Hand Towels
Inspire a nurturing home ritual with our Flocca Linen Face Towel and Flocca Linen Hand Towel. Along with maximum softness and absorbency, our towels offer a rich, sumptuous texture that gently exfoliates and leaves the skin feeling invigorated. The perfect present for someone who needs to spoil themselves with a little everyday pampering.
Basix Linen Napkin in Petra featured in Inside Out magazine, styled by @tessthyregod
Basix Linen Napkins
Luxurious napkins are a practical indulgence that bring an inviting touch to any table setting. An ideal gift for the entertainer, a set of four to six napkins in warm, earthy shades will work beautifully in any interior scheme. Our handcrafted napkins are also machine washable, making them an easy-care gift that will bring everyday elegance to meal times.
HMCo Gift card
If you can’t decide on the perfect present, let your loved one choose with a HMCo gift card, which can be delivered to your email or to the recipient's email directly. You can also explore our Shop My Style gallery or visit us on Instagram for more gifting inspiration.
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Art of Gifting: Luxury
We have curated a timeless selection of Hale Mercantile Co. show-stopping gestures. Whether for someone special or to treat ones self, these curated gifts are guaranteed to delight and will create memorable experiences at home.
Featuring: Basix linen Quilt in Sable, Crush Linen Throw in Argent and Linen in Mare, Argent and Sable hues.
Basix Linen Quilt
Crafted from fine Italian linen yarns, our sumptuous, texture-rich quilt is an all-season staple that will be treasured for many years to come. Our softened pure linen quilt features a delicately embroidered repeat embellishment and a simple seam edge, with generous sizing and a medium weight making this versatile piece ideal for layering,
Via @byron_beach_abodes featuring: Flocca Linen Body Cushion in Brun.
Flocca Linen Body Pillow
Our adaptable Flocca Linen Body Pillow is an elegant combination of luxury and practicality that will bring comfort and style to a bedroom or living space. Extra long and finished with beautifully hand-tufted edges, our body pillow features a machine washable cover that can be easily changed for a fresh look as desired.
Featuring: Flocca Linen Blanket in Russo, Crush Double Linen Throw in Armee/Sable and Bedding hues in Armee, Sable and Russo.
Flocca Linen Blanket
Crafted from a 100% pure linen and cotton blend, our Flocca Linen Blanket has a rich, boxed pattern that adds a luxurious textural layer to a bed or sofa. The generous size allows for a soft, sumptuous drape, while its medium weight and range of timeless colours make this piece adaptable to any season and bedroom scheme.
Featuring: Flocca Linen Towels in Sable
Flocca Linen Towels
Luxurious essentials such as our sumptuous Flocca Linen Towels can transform a bathroom into a restorative sanctuary, with maximum softness, absorbency and durability for the bathroom or beach and rich textural appeal that will elevate the everyday. Wrap up a set of face, hand and bath towels for the ultimate bathroom indulgence.
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Shop Our Style: Harbour Views
There is something quintessentially Australian about the sparkling, azure waters of Sydney Harbour, luxuriously laidback and inviting no matter the season. The relaxed elegance of this iconic waterfront offers dreamy summer inspiration for our latest pure linen look, Harbour Views, a coastal-inspired bedscape that captures the essence of this stunning vista with a soothing, tonal palette.
Featuring: Flocca Linen Flat sheet in Fog, Flocca Linen Pillowcases in Fog and Roy and Basix Stripe Linen Cushion in Nox/Ayrton.
From our signature range of muted hues, Fog, a pale grey with a subtle blue undertone, harmoniously complements our coveted Roy colourway, a dusty, washed cornflower blue reminiscent of clear, bright skies and the welcoming inlets dotted around the harbour. The pale stone of Petra references white accents – private docks, lavish yachts and smooth Opera House sails – visible on the shoreline.
Featuring: Flocca Linen Duvet in Roy, Flocca Linen Flat sheet in Fog, Flocca Linen Pillowcases in Fog and Roy, Basix Linen Bedskirt and Flocca Linen Bedhead in Petra and Crush Linen Blanket in Alba.
The stunning Oak House residence by Alexander & CO is a timeless example of how creating a connection between indoor and outdoor living on the water’s edge can be beautifully achieved with light-filled spaces, natural materials and soothing tones – from moody blue armchairs to sandy-hued curtains – reflective of the home’s setting overlooking Sydney Harbour.
Oak House by Alexander & Co, Photography by Anson Smart. Achieve a sheer curtain look with Basix Linen Curtains in Sable.
Oak House by Alexander & Co, Photography by Anson Smart. Achieve a similar palette with Roy (armchairs), Tempest (sofa), Petra and Sable (wall and light furnishings).
The hallmarks of an Australian summer on the harbour can be seen in the work of renowned Australian artist Brett Whitely, whose evocative abstract paintings feature vivid ultramarine blue flecked with white. The Jacaranda Tree on Sydney Harbour (1977) displays dazzling blue water and deep, cooling qualities while depicting the natural beauty of Sydney Harbour.
The Jacaranda Tree on Sydney Harbour 1977–1977 by Brett Whiteley.
For this look, we brought the serene hues of the harbour into the bedroom to inspire a sleep haven that evokes leisurely days by the water. Reflective of the ocean’s gently rippling surface, its warm shimmer interrupted only by the occasional white puff of cloud passing by the sun, our soft and breathable pure linen bedding, blankets and cushions create a space of quiet luxury, offering the same sense of calm and wellbeing that one might experience on a tranquil afternoon spent gazing out to the horizon.
Rose Bay Home by Stafford Architecture | Photography: Tom Ferguson
Reverse the look: Flocca Linen Duvet in Fog, Flocca linen sheets in Roy and Flocca Linen Blanket in Roy.
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Styling a Monochrome Palette
There are few interior schemes more classic and adaptable than monochrome. Inherently elegant, this timeless look creates a calm and cohesive appearance that works in almost any home, from traditional to contemporary, with a tonal ombre effect that can be both moody and sophisticated or soothing and subtle.
Featuring: Flocca Linen Duvet in Fog, Flocca Linen Flat Sheet in Ayrton, Flocca Linen Pillowcases in Tempest and Flocca European Pilowcases in Roy.
While styling a monochrome scheme may seem simple, the use of similar hues across floors, walls, soft furnishings and decor can easily come across as stark, cold or otherwise inviting when the space is lacking in texture, natural materials, and thoughtful details that imbue warmth and elevate the look with hints of understated luxury.
The key to mastering monochrome lies in layering, starting with a base colour on the walls which can then be complemented by soft furnishings to enhance your palette. Layering textures can prevent the space from looking flat, while accent pieces such as lighting, mirrors, plaster features and unique furniture can also help to lift a neutral, monochrome scheme.
Featuring: Flocca Linen Duvet in Petra, Flocca Linen Flat Sheet in Sable and Flocca Linen Pillowcases in Petra and Sable.
In the stunning Armadale home of architect Rob Mills, elegant and uninterrupted spaces have been achieved by emphasising subtle colour changes and luxurious materials and finishes. In the bedroom, our Flocca Linen Duvet in Nox and Flocca Linen Pillowcases in Nox and Sable lend tactile beauty and warmth, with delicately hand-tufted edges and a subtle melange softening a contemporary interior space.
Featuring: Flocca Linen Duvet in Nox and Flocca Linen Pillowcases in Sable in Nox.
A characteristic of monochrome interiors is a sense of simplicity, with natural materials – from cool marble to warm and textural linen – adding interest and balance without being overpowering. Carrying a similar colour palette throughout a room creates the perfect backdrop for standout pieces such as a unique side table or much-loved vase to be showcased, while pure linen bedding offers the perfect opportunity to build tonal layers that bring a sumptuous, lived-in quality to a modern monochrome look.
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Beginnings of Spring
Spring is the season of hope and optimism, of growth and new beginnings. It is the time when we begin to unfurl from comforting winter layers and head outside, with crisp mornings and clear blue skies offering up the perfect setting to hit the road and visit the countryside and coastline. What better way to celebrate the new season than with fresh air, rolling green landscapes or soothing ocean views?
Image via @marfarm_slo visit and sleep in HMCo. linen at this luxury farm stay accommodation in San Luis Obispo, California.
One of our favourite elements of a spring road trip is the opportunity to sample delicious, local produce, whether filling our basket with berries and tomatoes at the farmers’ market or pulling into the pub and ordering the seasonal lunch special. Along the roadside, the wildflowers are in full bloom, imbuing colour, fragrance and a general sense of joy!
Image via @thesirgeorge :Dine, drink and stay in the beautiful boutique accommodation in Jugiong NSW, The Sir George. HMCo. feature in the rooms as well as available to purchase at the property.
Spring is also a time for relaxed gatherings with loved ones, the ideal occasion to embrace luxurious touches and a nature-inspired palette that will elevate any tablescape. Timeless hues that layer effortlessly will ensure an elegant backdrop to picnics, parties and everything in between. Here, our pure linen tablecloth in Petra lends a freshness to textural accents introduced with runners and napkins in pale grey Fog and deep khaki Armee.
Featuring: Flocca Linen Tablecloth in Petra, Basix Linen Table Runners in Petra and Armee and Basix Linen Napkins in Armee, Fog and Petra.
While there is still a briskness in the air, spring mornings are perfect for an indulgent lie-in, with soft and breathable pure linen sheets, blankets and duvets proving ideal for a transeasonal bedscape. Warm neutrals and cool, oceanic hues pair harmoniously to create a laidback sleep haven that can be savoured as the days grow longer, with our generously sized Crush Linen Blanket in Alba, a light stone hue, decidedly a spring essential that lends sumptuous texture and lightweight warmth to your bed or sofa.
Featuring: Crush Linen Blanket in Alba, Flocca Linen Duvet in Fog, Flocca Linen Flat Sheet in Cep, Basix Linen Bedskirt in Petra and Flocca Linen Pillowcases in Petra and Fog.
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Mediterranean Style
The Mediterranean has long had an influence on the world of design, and it’s easy to see why. Synonymous with the good life, the region evokes leisurely days filled with sun and sea, a place rich in history, culture and tradition, and with a glorious climate that lends itself to a relaxed outdoor lifestyle. Rooted in centuries of life along one of the world’s most captivating coastlines, this look has classic appeal yet can be easily adapted in more contemporary ways.
Via @ad_magazine,Santorini, Greece. Photography @niallkelly18
Homes in the Mediterranean are designed to complement their surroundings, with locally sourced stone and terracotta alongside woven baskets and handmade ceramics. A strong sense of craftsmanship pervades, and the overall sentiment is one of unhurriedness and embracing a slower pace. These homes are made to be lived in, with a focus on open, light-filled spaces, natural materials, and a connection to the outdoors. Thankfully, channelling the carefree feeling of a summer vacation at home doesn't require an Italian villa or a Balearic island getaway. Architectural features aside, the essence of Mediterranean design has some key characteristics that are easy to achieve and work in almost any location, starting with a fresh, light palette. White-washed walls, stone, timber and render coupled with soft curves and organic shapes create a blank canvas to layer raw, tactile materials – clay, linen, rattan and terracotta – that imbue a handmade quality and fuse modern with traditional.
Via @ad_magazine - Photographer @matthieusalvaing
Finding a balance so that the look that doesn’t appear ‘themed’ means blending old with new, boho with minimalism. As the Mediterranean is such an eclectic mix of countries and cultures, an eclectic approach to design is key, allowing freedom to adapt this style to suit your interior scheme. There is a focus on pieces that combine functionality with beauty, making spaces highly liveable in a day-to-day environment while offering small moments of pleasure through pieces that elevate everyday routines.In the luxurious, light-filled bathroom of Byron Beach Abodes, the classic dense waffle design of our Flocca Linen Bath Towels add textural appeal and warm contrast to a smooth, white palette reminiscent of classic Mediterranean style. Our pure linen towels make an easy addition to a Mediterranean-inspired scheme, with their breathability, absorbency and fast-drying properties ideal for warmer climates. Our Basix Linen Curtains, alongside a rain shower and freestanding bathtub, further add to the feeling of stepping into a spa-like sanctuary.
The loft bedroom in The Cabin. Via @byron_beach_abodes featuring: Flocca Linen Towels in Sable and Basix Linen curtains Sable.
The influence of the Mediterranean can also be seen in the effortlessly elegant home of celebrity fashion stylist Dani Michelle, whose clients include the Kardashians. Enlisting the help of high-profile designer Leanne Ford, this Los Angeles retreat has been transformed into a Mediterranean-inspired oasis that exudes barefoot glamour. The open living and dining area features exposed timber beams and white sanded grout swathed on stone walls, while vintage accents sit beside modern artifacts.
LA Home of Stylist Dani Michelle @danixmichelle Interiors: @leannefordinteriorsPhotography: @amyneunsingerIn the bedroom, large windows dressed with sheer curtains allow natural light to pour in. Our Flocca Linen Blanket in light and sandy Sable is layered over our pure linen bedding in Ayrton, a classic antique white, as black accents including framed vintage artwork introduce a contemporary element that makes the space feel timeless and modern. Our pure linen bedding works beautifully in warmer climates, whether it be the Mediterranean, California or Australia, lending a soft and dry yet sumptuously textural feeling to your bedroom.
LA Home of Stylist Dani Michelle @danixmichelle Interiors: @leannefordinteriorsPhotography: @amyneunsinger Featuring: Linen Bedding in Ayrton and Flocca Linen Blanket in Sable.
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All Seasons Adaptability
Just like choosing classic, well-made items for your wardrobe, investing in adaptable, high-quality bedding that can be enjoyed throughout the year means you can indulge in superior style and comfort no matter the month or climate. Discover our most popular tran-seasonal pieces, each offering sumptuous softness and textural appeal that you’ll reach for on balmy summer nights, cold winter mornings, and everything in between.
Flocca Linen Bedspread
Exuding classic European style, this intricate piece will elevate your bedroom with effortless luxury in an instant. Crafted from medium-weight pure linen on a jacquard loom, our exquisite bedspread features a timeless, vintage-inspired diamond pattern and offers a generous Queen/King size that drapes beautifully over your bed linen.
Flocca Linen Bedspread in Ayrton paired with Petra and Ayrton.
The cool, dry feeling of pure linen fibres ensures an unsurpassed sleep experience year-round, capturing warmth in the cooler months while being wonderfully breathable when the temperature rises. Available in two of our most coveted classic hues, Ayrton and Sable, this heirloom piece adds a light layer on warm summer nights or a look of freshness and simplicity when draped over your duvet in winter.
Featuring: Flocca Linen Bedspread in Ayrton, Flocca Linen Duvet in Ayrton and Flocca Linen Pillowcases in Ayrton and Sable.
Basix Linen Quilt
Soft and subtle, our quilt is a favourite piece in the collection that can be adapted to suit many interior looks. It features an embroidered design that creates a plush quilted effect and is available in three versatile hues of Ayrton, Sable and Gris, all complementing a wide range of bed linen colours and styles. Softened and with a simple seam edge, our quilt is machine washable, making it easy to care for throughout the year.
Featuring: Basix Linen Quilt in Sable with Ayrton, Floss and Brun.
When the weather warms up, enrich your bedroom with timeless style by using our quilt as a duvet alternative, and in the cooler months, simply layer it for additional warmth and textural appeal, creating a gentle and welcoming bedscape that will keep you cosy through winter. This piece works best with relaxed styling for an effortless drape, or for a traditional structured look, folded at the end of the bed.
Basix Linen Quilt in Ayrton, paired with Ayrton and Petra.
Basix Linen Coverlet
Offering a more traditional, tailored design, our coverlet is crafted from fine Italian linen yarns and features a delicately embroidered repeat embellishment that gives it a slim, quilted profile. Both highly functional and exuding an understated, romantic appeal, our coverlet is a timeless and versatile addition to any bedroom.
Basix Linen Coverlet in Ayrton and Gris.
Designed for Queen/King-size coverage and available in three adaptable tones – Ayrton, Sable and Gris – this easy care piece is machine washable, making it as practical as it is beautiful. Whether enjoyed as a soft and lightweight duvet alternative in the summer or as an extra winter layer, our coverlet will complement any bedding scheme and prove to be a valuable investment in year-round luxury and comfort.
Flocca, Crush and Merino Blankets
From fine merino to pure linen, our luxurious collection of blankets will elevate your home with superior softness and comfort in all seasons. With light and midweight options in a range of timeless hues, our blankets are the most effective option for adding layers of texture to your home and work both in the bedroom and living spaces.
Crush Merino Blanket in Cep Melange, paired with Floss, Cep and Armee.
Crush Linen Blanket in Quill, paired with Bere, Brun and Moro.
While our quilts, coverlets and bedspreads are best suited to the bedroom, our blankets can be styled in a variety of ways throughout the home, from relaxed to dramatic, loose or structured. Generous in size, they can be draped over the back of a sofa or your favourite armchair, while also doubling as a light summer duvet alternative or bringing an extra layer of warmth to your bed during the cooler months.
Flocca Linen Blanket in Elk, paired with Petra, Kali, Ayrton and Rok.
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Interior Trend - A Modern Approach to Wainscoting
Originally used in heritage homes to protect walls from being damaged by furniture as well as add an extra layer of insulation, today wainscoting has taken on a more decorative purpose. Found everywhere from coastal cottages to minimalist apartments, this technique of using paneled boards to clad walls is making a modern comeback with refined interpretations and contemporary materials.
Example of traditional wainscoting enhanced design by @georgina_jeffries
Wainscoting involves a portion of an internal wall being clad with panels, adding a decorative element to a pared-back space or highlighting a home's traditional features. This versatile trend can be adapted to suit just about any design scheme, from country to beachy and everything in between, and has been very popular as a modern adaption of a headboard with the lower portion of the wall featuring statement-making paneling detail.
@Pago_middleton designed by @fabrikate_creative_spaces featuring Basix fitted sheet and pillowcases in Carmel and Flocca Linen Duvet in Kali.
Kasa Byron - Design & Decoration by @spacestudio__ @mimdesignstudio @kimberleywiedermann, Photography: @tfadtomferguson Featuring: Flocca Linen Duvet, Flocca Linen Europeans and Flocca Linen Body Cushion in Armee. With a Crush Double Linen Throw in Armee/Sable.
Seen below in the new Surround by Laminex campaign, this look can lend sumptuous textural interest to your interior, with pre-primed sheets of raw MDF in a sophisticated scallop shape bringing a luxurious touch to the bedroom. The rich and earthy Dulux Sienna Stone hue in gently undulating Scallop 135 is placed below narrow, delicately scalloped panelling (Scallop 45) in Dulux Cat Mint, offering a cool and contemporary contrast that instantly elevates the space.
Featuring: Flocca Linen Duvet in Brun, Basix Linen Fitted Sheet in Moro, Flocca Linen Pillowcases in Moro and Crush Linen Throw in Brun.
Wainscoting is an easy way to add depth and character to your home, with a simple tongue and groove system meaning the hardest part is choosing your paint colour. Here, our pure linen bedding in grounding Moro and Brun complements the wall cladding with toffee and mulberry tones for a look that is both classic and modern.
Featuring: Flocca Linen Duvet in Brun, Basix Linen Fitted Sheet in Moro, Flocca Linen Pillowcases in Moro and Crush Linen Throw in Brun.
Surround by Laminex Campaign (image 4 & 5)
Creative direction: @ortolandesign
Set Design: @studioesteta
Styling: @becksimonstylist
Photography: @evegwilson
Other featured pieces :
Rug @halcyonlake
Wall Sconce @marzdesigns
Ceramics @pepiteshop @dinosaur_designs
Paint @duluxaus
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Classic Californian Style
An effortless blend of coastal, cottage and contemporary with mid-century accents, it’s no surprise that classic Californian style is an enduring favourite. Combining modern and traditional design with an undone elegance, this timeless look is characterised by rich texture, calming neutrals and natural materials, drawing inspiration from the culture, architecture and lifestyle of the West Coast to create a unique and adaptable aesthetic that exudes comfort, personality and heritage.
Many hallmarks of classic Californian style as we know it today arose from the Mission Revival Style of the late 19th century, which mimicked the Spanish missions built a century earlier. Harking back to simpler times, the white stucco walls, clay tile roofs, large, curved windows and sun-drenched patios became a significant inspiration for Californian architecture long after, with ornamental detailing largely eschewed for clean lines and solid, exposed rafters.
1936 Spanish Mission style Sydney home by architect Allan Edgecliff Stafford revamped by Studio Kate.
When the Art Deco movement began to flourish in the 1920s, decorative accents became more prevalent – rich, bold colour and lush texture – which were later tempered by the subtle restraint of mid-century modernist design and its emphasis on function. The result was a backdrop centred on organic shapes, natural materials and rich tactility that set the mood for unique yet timeless furnishings – from eclectic vintage finds to handcrafted statement pieces – that tell a story.
Photography by Ricardo Labougle. via Architectural digest
A hybrid of several popular styles, classic Californian style is highly versatile and lends itself to contemporary, light-filled spaces as much as a bold, moody bungalow of blues and greens, as observed in this decadent yet lived-in Ojai residence. Designer by Nickey Kehoe balances plush and playful while maintaining a traditional edge, featuring our Flocca Linen Duvet in Carmel in the bedroom to imbue warmth to earthy greens and greys. Complete the look with Brun, Nox and Mare to create a sumptuous sleep haven at home, while benefiting from the softness, breathability and year-round comfort of pure linen bedding.
Featuring: Flocca Linen Duvet in Carmel.
The traditional elements of classic Californian style reference a cottage look synonymous with tranquil beach houses dotted along the west coast, a wholesome, handcrafted approach that surged in popularity during the pandemic. More time spent at home saw a shift away from wild patterns and bold trends and a move towards comforting, classic interiors that evoke a sense of connection to people and place, with a high/low mix of antiques, mid-century statement pieces and modern luxuries achieving a worldly yet cosy feel.
Featuring: Flocca Linen body cushion and Flocca Linen pillowcases in Floss.
This contemporary retreat by interior designer Vanessa Alexander exudes classic Californian style with a strong cottage influence, from the fresh white palette to the thoughtful blend of vintage and modern furnishings. In the sun-dappled bedroom, a feminine, earthy scheme creates the perfect balance of lightness and texture, with our Flocca Linen Body Pillow featured in Floss. The hand-tufted edges of our Flocca range are a nod to a traditional cottage style, their understated detail offering a handcrafted accent that delights in its simplicity. Complete the look with soothing Petra and our warming Basix Stripe Linen pillowcase in Carmel/Tempest.
Featuring: Flocca Linen Blanket in Sable.
This stunning space by Amber Interiors ticks all the boxes when it comes to quintessential Californian style – calming, neutral hues enriched with texture, coupled with a thoughtful curation of statement pieces and timeless accents that blur the lines between modern and traditional. Our Flocca Linen Blanket in light and sandy Sable is the ideal accompaniment to this elegant bedroom, with tan leather, timber and ceramics adding further layers of textural interest. Complete the look with Kali, Carmel and Russo to enrich a pared-back palette with warm, earthy tones.
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Russo & Brun - The Dynamic Duo
There is no easier way to imbue your home with generous warmth and textural appeal than with pure linen accessories in rich, earthy tones. Our coveted range of pure linen accessories in Russo and Brun has proven popular with stylists and designers alike, who appreciate the luxurious yet grounding qualities offered by these versatile hues.
Flocca Linen Duvet and Flat sheet in Brun, Basix Pillowcases in Brun and Sable, Basix Fitted sheet and Bedskirt in Sable, Crush Double Throw in Russo/Sable and Flocca Linen Bedhead (short) in Russo.
Brun (a two-tone weave) is a beautiful toffee hue, blended with our signature Sable to create a subtle melange, while Russo offers a rich yet earthy rust tone. Both timeless and on-trend, these indulgent hues work wonderfully together in any home decor scheme, bringing warmth to a light, pared-back aesthetic and seamlessly complementing a collectively rich palette.
San Francisco apartment by Innen Studio and photography by @bessfriday - featuring: Flocca Linen Cushion in Brun. Complete the palette with Roy and Carmel.
Our Flocca Linen Cushion in Russo adds instant warmth and texture to any area of the home, from an elegantly laidback bedscape to your favourite sofa or armchair, while our popular Crush Linen Throw in Brun lends a sumptuous layer of textural interest when draped over your duvet or as a cosy accompaniment in your living room.
HENNE by Brahman Perera - Featuring: Flocca Linen Cushion in Russo. Achieve the palette with Carmel (caramel), Petra (Pale stone white) and Sable (sand).
This inviting space, created by Melbourne-based interior design studio Brahman Perera, is a natural fit for our handcrafted Flocca Linen Cushion in rich and earthy Russo. Sitting alongside handwoven Kilim rugs and grained white-washed walls, this pure linen piece adds comfort and depth as well as a further element of masterful craftsmanship.
Mornington Peninsula Home by Studio Esteta - Featuring: Flocca Linen European pillowcases as a cushion in Russo and Crush Linen Throw in Brun. Achieve the palette with Bere (warm chocolate brown).
The timber tones and earthy details throughout this Mornington Peninsula home, designed by Studio Esteta, provide a calm and grounding space for our Flocca European Linen Pillowcase in Russo and our Crush Linen Throw in Brun. Pre-washed for softness and finished with hand-tufted edges, our pure linen pillowcase adds an artisan touch to this thoughtfully curated setting, while the beautifully rich toffee tone and subtle melange of our throw in Brun offer a layer of textural appeal when draped loosely over the lounge.
Mornington Peninsula Home by Studio Esteta - Featuring: Flocca Linen Duvet in Armee, Flocca Linen Pillowcases in Carmel, Flocca Linen European Pillowcases in Russo and Crush Linen Throw in Brun.
In the bedroom, the rich rust tone of Russo paired with Armee and Carmel, imbues an earthy elegance that reflects the home’s natural surroundings, with our pure linen throw in Brun adding a layer of luxurious comfort.
Melbourne residence by Powell & Glenn - Featuring Flocca Linen Cushion in Russo. Complete the palette with Kali (warm stone grey), Nox (charcoal melange) and Crush Linen Blanket in Silva (emerald green).
This contemporary, light-filled Melbourne residence, designed by architectural firm Powell & Glenn, proves that the earthiness of Russo can work just as well in modern, minimalist interiors, lending a welcome touch of raw tactility to a smooth palette of grey, white and black. Against this cool backdrop, the richness of Russo glows with understated warmth.
Margaret River residence by Decus Interiors - Featuring: Crush Linen Throw in Brun. Complete the look with Armee (deep Khaki green), Sable and Kali (warm stone grey)
Russo is ideally suited to this stunning Margaret River residence, designed by Sydney-based Decus Interiors, working beautifully within the bushland-meets-coastline setting and complementing a soothing, nature-inspired palette. The subtle warmth of Sable, our light and sandy hue that has been blended with Brun to create the throw’s signature melange, gently shines through to enhance copper and timber accents, while a soft fringe on either end adds understated detail to a neutral bedding scheme.
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Life/Style Migration
It is likely you've heard about friends, family or colleagues making a 'tree change' or 'sea change' in recent years, or perhaps you’ve even made one yourself. During the pandemic, Australia – and indeed the world – has seen a great shift from urban to rural living, with many people deserting city centres in favour of smaller country and coastal villages. This regional relocation is not only satisfying a desire for a simpler life, but it has also inspired a renewed approach to style and design centred around an appreciation for small everyday pleasures.
A collective craving for a slower pace has brought about both a geographical and cultural shift, with those moving away from cities seeing themselves and their homes from a fresh perspective. Travelling from cosmopolitan capitals to the countryside or coast, these tree- and sea-changers are bringing with them their contemporary sensibilities and leaving behind the hurriedness of modern life, creating space to discover what feels meaningful and authentic.
The Burrows, Swansea Tasmania with views overlooking Great Oyster Bay. @the_burrows_swansea | Featuring: Flocca Linen Body Cushion, Flocca Linen Cushions and Basix stripe cushion in Fog/Tempest.
Heightened regard for all things slow is seeing us increasingly wanting to surround ourselves with handmade, high-quality pieces – from interiors to fashion – that tell a story, are classic in their design and are made to last. Spending more time at home than ever before, it has become paramount that we create a space that satisfies an innate need for connection to each other, and to the natural world. Artisan skills are seeing a resurgence, with ceramics and basket weaving popular examples of how traditional handicrafts can bring both beauty and functionality to our living spaces.
While a rural reset in itself can be beneficial to our wellbeing, there is also a strong tendency toward nature-inspired design, where colours, shapes and materials are chosen – either intentionally or subconsciously – for their ability to evoke the same soothing and restorative effects of being in the outdoors. Our signature range of pure lining bedding in muted, earthy tones is the perfect way to bring nature’s palette into your home, from the mushroom-hued Cep and forest-green Silva to our grounding pinks and tranquil blues. Accents of oceanic Mare, chocolate-hued Bere, and our muted mulberry tone Moro are ideal for imbuing warmth to our core neutral palette and reflecting rich outdoor tones.
Crush Linen Blanket in Silva, a new deep emerald green hue inspired by Farway Forrest. | Piero Portaluppi’s Villa Necchi via @moro_dabron
Classical influenced modern kitchen by deVOL Kitchens @devolkitchens | Earthy textural hues from Earthy Dreamscape Shop our Style.
This connection to the landscape extends beyond interior design into the field of architecture, with new builds and renovations exploring innovative, creative solutions to ensure eco-conscious construction is just as important as aesthetics when it comes to creating our rural sanctuaries. Marrying a high quality of living with a responsibility to the land, homes are seen as an extension of the owner’s values, and both inside and out, speed and convenience are being replaced with slow, sustainable principles.
Twin Bridges by Workstead | Photography: Matthew Williams | published in est. Living.
Twin Bridges by Workstead | Photography: Matthew Williams | published in est. Living.
This highly informed aesthetic takes inspiration from both traditional and contemporary design, with everything from sympathetically restored Victorian townhouses to rustic chic farmhouses embracing simplicity and connection, with timeless style and a sense of craftsmanship the key focus. Raw, reclaimed wood is juxtaposed with sleek, minimal furnishings, while brick and terracotta imbue warmth to clean-lined, open-plan spaces. Homes are modernised but remain classic in their use of traditional materials, finished with a look of effortless elegance that would fit seamlessly into any geographic setting.
Modern Farmhouse - Upstate New York by Architect Niels Schoenfelder | Photography: Björn Wallander | Published in Architectural Digest
Soft furnishings, such as our new Crush Linen Blanket, are the perfect complement to natural materials like clay and timber, imbuing a further layer of textural interest. Our sumptuous linen blanket brings nature inside with three new hues inspired by the outside world – Alba is a light stone hue likened to a washed river pebble; Silva is a deep emerald green reminiscent of a faraway forest; Quill offers an intense yet muted and earthy pink currant. This versatile piece suits contemporary or classic interiors, working beautifully in the bedroom or as a deliciously soft throw blanket in your living space.
Crush Linen Blanket in Quill, Flocca Linen Duvet in Bere, Flocca Flat Sheet in Brun, Crush Linen Throw in Brun, Flocca Body Cushion in Brun, Flocca European Pillowcase in Bere and Flocca Linen Pillowcases in Moro.
The adaptability of a nature-inspired palette, coupled with the growing demand for ethical production, is also being utilised in the world of fashion, where classic, relaxed silhouettes and high-quality fabrics in muted, versatile hues are the antidote to fast fashion. Taking inspiration from both masculine and feminine forms, traditional yet modern garments are featured in soothing, understated tones informed by the natural landscape, exuding timeless style, functionality and a sense of ease.
Local Victorian knitwear brand Francie, made in Melbourne from Australian/NZ wool. @___francie___
European slow fashion house H+Hannoh Wessel made in Italy. @hannohwessel
At its heart, this considered approach to style is about surrounding ourselves only with the things we truly love, and investing in classic, well-made pieces that will elevate our bedroom, wardrobe, and living spaces as well as bring beauty and purpose to our everyday routines for many years to come.
Crush Linen Blanket in Alba, made in Europe of pure Italian linen yarns.
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