View of living and dining areas

View from kitchen to living room

View of dining area

I can’t believe how different it looks. Sofa set – Dogtas; textured paint feature wall – came with apartment; chandelier – Meydan Lightings.

Mixing the heavy wood furniture with more delicate fabrics and textures was like an exercise in sensory play. Coffee table and TV console – Kashmir Arts (Yaya Centre); floor lamp – Meydan Lightings; pillows – Mr Price Home (Yaya Centre).

My client loves her books, I used them to accessorise different surfaces. Green vase – Decor Gallery Kenya; wooden tray – Tira Studio.

Brought in a bit of the Orient and texture with this stone vase filled with artificial succulents, and this coral sculpture. Both pieces from Mr Price Home (Yaya Centre); wooden tray – Tira Studio.

My client had already bought this sofa set before I started on the project, so I used the couch to dictate the colour scheme. We ended up with a mix of greys, whites and pops of pink and mauve. Seats – Dogtas; pillows – Mr Price Home (Yaya Centre).

Love the hardware on this coffee table, and how the warm wood compliments the soft grey of the carpet. Coffee table – Kashmir Arts (Yaya Centre); Carpet – TACC.

I wish I’d remembered to find out what paint was used for the textured wall, but I’m pretty sure it was still cheaper than installing good quality wallpaper.

Accessorising with throws is a worthwhile hobby. And it makes you look like you put some thought into a space.

See what I’m talking about? Throw – client’s own.

Accessorising with pillows and playing with textures is another hobby. Sequined pillow, ivory pillow – Mr Price Home.

Adding the pops of pink and mauve brought a bit of playfulness into the space. Pairing them with neutrals made them less “girly” more grown-up. Pillows – Mr Price Home (Yaya Centre). I don’t know why I didn’t fluff the white pillow – now it’s bugging the hell out of me!

Neutrals + texture + a hint of metallics + greenery? Yes please! Pillow – Mr Price Home (Yaya Centre); floor lamp – Meydan Lightings; fiddle leaf fig (real) – Dashing Spaces.

If there’s one thing I’ve learned on the job, it’s the important of lighting in a room. I’m a fan of statement pieces that say “this room is not your average.” Chandeliers – Meydan Lightings.

I love black and white photography, and these prints by Mutua Matheka (Truthslinger) complement this wall like a dream. Wall paint – Plascon Antique Petal (43).

I basically sent him a text and said: “Hey, I like what you have on your site, but might you also have photos of a zebra’s ass? Because my client likes zebra’s asses so this could be the difference between her approving the art budget and her saying no.” And he got her some ass. Zebra photographs and framing – Mutua Matheka.

I was terrified that the dining table from her old apartment would be too big for this new space. Having it fit (with very little room to spare) was a miracle. Dining table set – client’s own; round wooden tray – Tira Studio; rose gold candle holder and candles, white vase, salt & pepper shakers – Mr Price Home (Yaya Centre).

If you’ve been following me for a while then you know my obsession with natural textured rugs runs deep. I’m talking wool, jute, sisal, I love them! This one from TACC is no exception. I actually have the same one in my house.

I’m beginning to think that snake plants are replacing the monstera. These babies don’t need a tonne of attention so they’re perfect for plant killers and others who prefer to only care for humans. Plant – Dashing Spaces; planter – TACC.

I really wanted to get a good shot of these gorgeous bar stools my client got from Quinn Peaks, but the angle and lighting wouldn’t cooperate.

This console from Quinn Peaks is the first thing you see when you walk into the room. It really sets expectations for the rest of the space.

Because the console isn’t made from solid wood, like the coffee table or TV console, I thought it would be nice to add a touch of natural texture to it. Vase, stone bowl and wooden stand – Mr Price Home (Yaya Centre).

I always try to add something thoughtful to a space. This pair of brass fish from Decor Gallery was perfect for my pisces client.

The initial idea for this little nook under the staircase was a bench, then I thought it would look better with a bookshelf, but the one I wanted wouldn’t fit so I got this heavy wooden console from Kashmir Arts, which turned out to be perfect for displaying the client’s books and this mirror she had in her previous apartment. Baskets – Erika’s Antique; pillows – Dogtas (came with the seats); pampas grass – Home Decor 254; grey vase and gold hand sculpture -Mr Price Home.

Seriously though, how gorgeous are these baskets? I love the natural tones against the black leather trim and handles.