Great Blue Barrier
Fresh, open, and full of colour.
You’re drawn to the colours of the sea and sky. Your home feels like a breath of salty air — crisp, light, and full of energy. You have an eye for unique pieces and a knack for styling them in a way that’s modern and personal to you.
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Your Design Influences
Effortless coastal elegance with a dash of creativity. This style draws from the vast blues of the ocean, and bright tones of fish and coral from our famous Great Barrier Reef. You’re inspired by Art Deco with its bold and contrasting colours.
Your Colour Palette
Seafoam, pebble greys and deep navy balance light and depth. Whites are lighter colours with a warm undertone. You use pops of sunset oranges, ultramarine and reds to highlight unique details.
Olivia Gregory Stylist
Salty Wings
Furniture & Shapes
Organic forms with gentle symmetry. Be inspired by the movement of water, wind and aquatic life. Open plan spaces keep the room feeling expansive and engages outdoors.
goods
Studio Ashby
Arrange Studio
Materials
Rattan, stone, concrete and smooth painted finishes. Light-reflective, natural and durable, they work together to create spaces that feel elevated, positive and airy.
Shopping Advice & Tips
Use pattern to add colour and drama. Choose pieces that echo the ocean. Keep the palette pale, but never cold.
Start with a traditional base like a white or blue sofa, then look for opportunities to inject your personality. For example, a unique cabinet handle or colourful lamp that looks like a sculpture. Maybe add a vibrant trim to ordinary drapery/sheers.
Before you buy something ask yourself, “how would I describe this table/art/chair?” Does it align with at least one of your keywords? Curated, imaginative, fun.
Coffee Table Books to Browse
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Amber Creswell Bell
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David Flack, Amy Astley, Evan Roberts, Ian Roberts, Anson Smart
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More Inspiration
Massi Lazienki
Studio Tate
Studio Gorman
Other interior design projects that
hit the mark for the Great Blue Barrier aesthetic
OK…but my home doesn’t look like this?
Your results have given you more detail around what colours, textures and styles of furniture and decor you’re drawn to. What comes next - well you’ve got two options:
With your newfound knowledge, you can style your home and purchase pieces that you feel represent you better. But there is an easier way.
You can buy our ‘Great Blue Barrier’ digital download where we’ve already done all the hard work, research and time consuming editing for you. You’ll just simply ‘click and shop’ on colour schemes, paint palette’s, material boards and feature furniture - all curated by a professional.
