How to style your home like Augustine designer Kelly Coe

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Augustine designer, Kelly Coe’s home is a celebration of colour, pattern and texture. Get expert interior style tips and discover where to shop her look

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How to style your home like Augustine designer Kelly Coe

Kelly is the designer for her own fashion label, Augustine, and if you’re a fan of her beautiful clothing you’ll be familiar with her fondness for colour. She isn’t afraid of bold hues and patterns so it’s hardly surprising to see colour and texture feature heavily in her home. The couple took possession of their St Heliers house in June last year but decided to give it a makeover before moving in.

“When we saw this house, we were instantly sold,” recalls Kelly. In fact, she was sold before walking through the door. “I’ve always loved black houses,” she says. “I was instantly drawn to the crisp, dark exterior.”

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Read about Kelly's renovation journey here

Kelly’s Style Secrets

Don’t be afraid to mix metals

+ Because the rest of the house is so brave, there’s no need to worry about gold, stainless steel, brass and iron competing with one another.

Add colour and pattern

+ Don’t be afraid to play with pattern, it brings a sense of fun and adventure into your space.
+ Introduce a colourful pattern into a plain area; this will also highlight your design choices.
+ Pattern and colour both dictate mood so be careful not to overload the senses.
+ When using bold colour, take your cues from nature. Kelly mixed sky blues and earthy browns for her base palette.

Accessorise!

+ Accessories can easily be replaced to reflect changing trends or tastes – so be bold and have a bit of fun with them.

Scroll down to take a tour through Kelly’s home and discover where to shop her style

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Kelly isn’t afraid of bold hues and patterns so it’s hardly surprising to see colour and texture feature heavily in her home.

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“The house was only eight years old when we purchased it so it was perfect in many ways, but unfortunately the decor was dated and not to our tastes, so we gave it a fresh new look inside,” explains Kelly.

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Stanley pendant by Original BTC, from $1005, from ECC.

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Kelly found a wallpaper she loved on Pinterest and had a sign-writer print the pattern onto removable vinyl.

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Replica Viento chair, $179, from Nood.

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Modo 10-light chandelier by Jason Miller for Roll & Hill, POA, from ECC.

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A quote from Roald Dahl – in gold vinyl – adds a touch of whimsy.

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A blue velvet wingback chair by Miss Lolo softens the refined space

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An elegant floral wallpaper is expertly mixed with metallics, geometric patterns, greenery and art.

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Every room needs a focal point – the brass fireplace is a beautiful element which lights up the space.

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Grace coffee table, $599, from Freedom.

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“I love the ink-coloured backdrop in the lounge as it allowed me to add colour to the rest of the room,” explains Kelly.

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Modernist bookshelf, $1299, from Freedom.

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Don’t be afraid to play with pattern, it brings a sense of fun and adventure into your space.

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Marlow three-drawer unit, $149.95, from Mocka.

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Demi’s gorgeous bedroom shows some attitude.

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King single Peacock bedhead, $429, from The Family Love Tree.

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Accessories can easily be replaced to reflect changing trends or tastes – so be bold and have a bit of fun with them.

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Kelly would describe their colourful home as eclectic, modern and fun.

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Havana’s bedroom features a decal that Kelly found on Etsy.

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Indiana’s bedroom: Pretty in pink but with a sophisticated edge, this room is every little girl’s dream. The Numero 74 canopy contributes a dreamy, feminine element.

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King single Petal bedhead, AU$429, from The Family Love Tree.

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Introduce a colourful pattern into a plain area; this will also highlight your design choices.

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The bold floral wallpaper could see her through to her teenage years but is still playful enough for a child.

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When using bold colour, take your cues from nature. Here Kelly has mixed sky blues and earthy browns for her base palette.

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Nathan chose all the paint colours and floor coverings, and also designed the amazing brass kitchen island. Kelly selected the furniture, wallpaper, art and accessories.