Take a trip to Italy when styling your home

Italian decor is renowned for its timeless elegance and irresistible charm. Drawing inspiration from centuries-old traditions, Italian decor seamlessly blends the old with the new, creating spaces that exude luxury and warmth. Intricate details, such as ornate frescoes, intricate carvings, and luxurious textiles, are often showcased, making sense of grandeur. Style director Louise Hilsz takes us on a virtual decor tour.

The colour palette often includes rich earth tones like deep browns, warm yellows, and vibrant terracottas, reflecting the rustic beauty of the Italian countryside. Classic Italian furniture, with its curved lines and lavish upholstery, adds a touch of sophistication to any room, whether it's a cosy Tuscan farmhouse or a luxurious villa, Italian decor transports you to a world of timeless European elegance.

Resene Susie Q paint available at Resene ColorShops. Nesti Dante Villa Sole Myrtle Orange From Amalfi Bath & Shower gel 500ml, $25. Patterns Journey Italian Tile Pattern – Sicilian ceramic, $26. Tranquillo Soap Dish Tropical, $29.

Bialetti Dolce & Gabbana Moka Express 6 Cup, $229. Resene Wet N Wild paint available from Resene ColorShops. Kartell Eveline chair, $POA from Backhouse. Michel Design Works Lemon Basil Oval Platter, $68.

Resene Hullabaloo paint available from Resene ColorShops. Home Sweet Whare Madison Armchair, $899. Pretty Pillow Midnight Blue and White Striped Cushion, $70. Le Creuset Stoneware Breakfast Jug, $65.

Resene Left Field paint available from Resene ColorShops. Arte Veneziana of Italy Fenice Console, $POA. Leopold Hall Provincial ornate carved mirror, $1286. Vakkerlight Leo table light, $207.

Iittala Aino Aalto Tumbler pair, $60. In the Round House Italian Side Plates - Set of 4, $80. Ginori 1735 Totem Elephant Trinket Box with Lid, $382. Waterford Winter Wonders Flute, $359.