Love the contemporary luxe look? Here’s how to live it

Article by Your Home and Garden

While trends come and go, contemporary luxe pieces stand proud with elegance and timelessness.

Many of the treasures Steven Rowe has acquired over the years include a mix of high-end pieces and more affordable objects.

Sometimes it can be all too easy to get weighed down in the sea of endless consumerism, the type that ends up with drawers stuffed full of fleeting purchases and cluttered benchtops. But to pause, take a breath and apply an element of mindfulness to your shopping can enable you to create a truly calming home that champions well-crafted design over fast fads. In interior design, contemporary luxe is one trend that will never go out of style.

Contemporary luxe is synonymous with high-quality, timeless style, with an air of elegance. This new build in Kumeū is all about appreciating quality and treasures. “We came inside, and it was like we’d stumbled on a diamond,” says the homeowner Steven Rowe.

Here, the Notre Monde nesting table set is from ECC and the Nebraska rug is from Flooring Xtra.

To level up your living, it can be worth saving up for statement pieces rather than buying for the sake of buying. Many New Zealand brands (including those over at Shop Your Home and Garden) offer wonderful pieces that can elevate your interiors. Don’t get sucked in by labels and brand names though; ask yourself if you truly appreciate the craftsmanship and design of the pieces on offer.

Remember, good things take time, and down the road, all your guests will be asking, “Where did you find that?” There’s no rush, you can take your home at your leisure (even if you have to live without a dining table for a while. Grab some pillows and tell the kids you’re going ‘camping’ on the living room floor. They’ll love it, and so will you).