Darren has a broad portfolio, having studied fine art & graphic design, originally working in advertising and owning his own graphic design company. After succumbing to his true passion, Darren now operates his own interior design studio and has been a judge on numerous seasons of The Block.
A free-spirited feel in salty air, your feet planted in nature… Wish you were on a coastal retreat?
Turn up the chic beach vibes at home with new sustainable styling ideas from Carpet Court ambassador Darren Palmer
DREAM IT.
Between lush hinterland and sparkling ocean, the redefined hippy town of Byron Bay in nothern NSW is the bolthole for city types seeking serenity – in style.
“The energy people love about Byron, what you’re trying to recapture at home, is the feeling of being connected to nature,” says Darren Palmer. “Earthy colours, such as cinnamon, saffron and olive, in homewares tune into that and mix beautifully with the sands, greys, black and white of a contemporary coastal palette.” Refined boho is about matching textured and exotic finds with modern lines in other furnishings.
“Pieces that have a story add a feeling of substance.”
Sustainability should also be a focus. “Carpets are now being made with ECONYL® regenerated nylon, a yarn that is 100 per cent made from recovered nylon waste, such as fishing nets, fabric scraps or old carpets, and they feel and look beautiful.” Not a single barrel of oil is used in the production of this recycled fibre. “It’s an easy way to make a natural aesthetic eco-responsible.”
STYLE IT.
MIX TEXTURE, MAINTAIN PALETTE
You can switch from cut pile, loop or textured loop styles of ECONYL® fibre carpet to suit the function of different rooms. “Keeping the colours complementary makes it work.”
MAKE DARK CARPET FEEL RELAXED
“A charcoal or black floor can feel really coastal. Elevate it with pops of white or interesting colour play.”
MIDNIGHT LONGEVITY IS THE NEW LUXURY
“I always say, ‘Buy once, buy well.’ Carpet made with ECONYL® regenerated yarn is very resistant to wear and UV.”
LIVE IT.
Earn 1 Qantas Point per $1 spent on eligible products and services at Carpet Court.
Originally Published in Qantas Magazine as
Byron Bay Boho Luxe.
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