Decor and Design

Your home, and everything in it, speaks volumes about who you are. Without you saying a word, anyone who visits your home should be able to pick up nuances of your personality just by skipping their eyes around your space. And, so it should be. Expressing yourself through your home is pure, artistic and personal. In this feature, a few local companies give us the low down on key elements to beautify your living space.

Seating
Well, yes. You could go with a few sofas here…a couch there…a stool over there. But why not take your seating
options to the next level? A day bed is so chic: you can sit, drape yourself or lounge with a cocktail. Now, here’s where it becomes amazing – unique seating is seriously on point this season. These Emperor daybeds are great; the wicker blends well with most themes and should provide hours of fun while you sit on it, with a good book!

Where to go: Patio Warehouse
T: 031 566 8550
W: www.patiowarehouse.co.za

Walls
Gone are the days where all you could do with a wall was give it a fresh coat of paint. Well, you could still do that…
but the options are now endless! Cladding is super clean, streamlined and gives your space an amazing look. You
could choose to clad just one wall as a feature in your home; what a statement! Or, try out some luxurious fabric
wallpaper from Christian La Croix: customise it for your space for a pop of individuality. A really unique option is to
have a leather wall finish – to die for!

Textures
….are all the rage this season. Of particular popularity, though, are copper and raw wood. Grab a few accessories in a coppery shade to match some warm tones through your living room or bedroom spaces. Or, even in your dining room: pop a copper vase or ornament on your table. Crochet is also quite trendy, too; an off-white crocheted ottoman could make your space come alive.

Where to go: Frans Alexander Interiors
T: 031 561 7791
W: www.fransalexander.com

Accessories
If you want your personality to pop, and you prefer following a trend but adding your own flair to it, here is where you can go crazy. The accessories you pick are all about you and how you want to feel when you walk into your space.
If it’s an office, then go with something that shows your personality in a quirky way that is still kosher for your work environment. At home, pick anything from a wall hanging with a saying you like, to a fun ornament, to a bright cushion. Terrarium are fabulous, or a hand blown glass light.

Where to go: Mirror Mirror Interior Design
T: 082 800 8280