We asked Michelle Halford of @thedesignchaser to use her signature Nordic-inspired style to showcase her favourite Surround by Laminex™ profiles. The result: two equally beautiful and stunningly contrasting spaces – a light, earth-toned living room featuring Surround by Laminex Demi Round 20 and a moody bedroom featuring Surround by Laminex Classic VJ 100.
“I chose these two Surround by Laminex profiles to showcase contrasting styles and their versatility in different spaces - both classical and contemporary. To emphasise this further, I used Dulux Colours of New Zealand paint colours in both light and dark hues.
Working with the Surround by Laminex product, I was excited to see how much it elevated the spaces. The timber panels come pre-primed and ready to paint, and the range of profiles spark so many ideas for future interior projects. I’m already looking forward to using it again!”
– Michelle Halford of The Design Chaser
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“I chose the Classic VJ 100 profile - a timeless tongue and groove panelling - for the bedroom to create a built-in bedhead as well as a shelf for displaying art, books, and sculptural objects. The dark charcoal colour of Dulux Rāwene adds a touch of drama.”
– Michelle Halford of The Design Chaser
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“For the living room, I chose the Demi Round 20 profile. Bringing warmth and character, the narrow curving rods painted in a soft neutral (Dulux Kai Iwi Lakes) provide a textural yet refined backdrop for the pared-back, Japanese/Nordic-inspired space.”
– Michelle Halford of The Design Chaser
Contributors
Design and Styling: Michelle Halford of The Design Chaser
Photography: Helen Bankers
In partnership with Dulux New Zealand
Products
Living Room
Surround by Laminex Demi Round 20 painted in Dulux Kai Iwi Lakes
Emerson rug - Seasalt from Weave @weavehomenz
Art Print: L’ Univers by Lucrecia Rey Caro for ALIUM from The Poster Club @theposterclub
Vitra Butterfly Stool The Butterfly Stool by Sori Yanagi from Matisse @matisse_nz
Karimoku Case Study N-S01 Sofa from Good Form @karimokucasestudy @goodform_design
Karimoku Case Studio N-CT01 Coffee Table from Good Form @karimokucasestudy @goodform_design
Kelly Hoppen Matt Bubble Vase from Frobisher @frobisherinteriors
Ferm Living Braided Lampshade from Slow Store @fermliving @slow_thestore
Bedroom
Surround by Laminex Classic VJ 100 painted in Dulux Rāwene (lower wall) and Dulux Millwater (upper wall)
Linen Bedding from Cultiver @cultiver_goods
101 Cph Sphere Vase Medio in Coffee from Frobisher @101cph @frobisherinteriors
Artwork from Soren Liv @soren.liv
&Tradition Flowerpot VP9 Portable Table Lamp from Cult @andtradition @cultdesignnz
Aria Tapered Bedside table from Soren Liv @soren.liv
Flooring in both rooms: Status Amboise Blanc Sheet Vinyl from Flooring Xtra @flooringxtra