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A young woman with wavy blonde hair wearing a maroon sweater sitting indoors near a framed nature landscape photo.

I’m Dominey, based on the Matakana Coast in New Zealand, sharing spaces with soul, boutique stays, coastal living, and behind-the-scenes notes from my creative home and design projects. This space is about slowing down, noticing the details, and creating a life that feels joyful.

A case for moody paint colours
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A case for moody paint colours

Darker, moodier palettes are having a moment in 2024. This so-called ‘trend’ has been a go-to design choice by interior designers for yonks. While lighter-coloured interiors will always be the safer option, many of us home dwellers are waking up to the beauty and versatility of darker paint colours. 

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