Get the Look - Staycation

The best part of a holiday is often the room. Pale walls, stone underfoot, a chair you sink into with a book, and nothing on any surface that does not need to be there. The Staycation look takes that feeling and makes it permanent, no suitcase required.

The edit leans on natural materials and soft curves. Travertine trays from Ned Collections and Papier HQ, a resin clam shell dish and a fluted ceramic catchall. Tall ribbed glass vases and sculptural female form vases, filled with faux eucalyptus, olive branches and orchids. The Umbra Hubba arched mirror in brass, a teak console table, white ceramic urn planters, and the rattan hanging chair in white or natural. Then the books: Live Beautiful by Athena Calderone, Hare + Klein Interior and The Art of Living With White, stood up on a Como book stand.

Keep the palette to white, sand and stone, and repeat one material, usually travertine, at least twice in the room. For more on arranging surfaces, see our coffee table styling edit.

How do I get a resort look at home?
Stick to a narrow palette of white, sand and stone, choose natural textures like travertine, rattan, linen and timber, and clear surfaces back to a few good pieces. One statement item, such as a hanging chair or an arched mirror, does the heavy lifting.

What size is the Umbra Hubba arched mirror?
The Hubba Arched Mirror in brass measures 86 x 91cm, large enough to anchor a console or sit above a sideboard. Its arched top softens a room full of straight lines, and the brass frame suits a warm, coastal palette.

How do I care for travertine trays?
Travertine is a natural stone with small pits, so wipe spills promptly with a damp cloth and avoid acidic cleaners like vinegar or lemon, which can etch the surface. Put a coaster or small dish under anything wet.

Do you deliver larger furniture like the hanging chair?
Yes, we deliver New Zealand wide from our Mount Maunganui store. Larger furniture may be classed as oversized, which is excluded from free shipping and needs a freight quote, so get in touch before ordering and we will price it for you.