South African Home Owner – September 2019

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esigned to precision, this home exudes a
sophisticated contemporary aesthetic that
celebrates clean lines and modern finishes.
This five-bedroom home has three living
rooms, two outdoor entertainment areas including
a gazebo, pool, bar and a home cinema, as well as two en suite

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and private staff quarters. This dreamy property is situated in
one of Johannesburg’s affluent suburbs, providing the family
with a relaxed lifestyle, top security and ample privacy.
Involved from the beginning, Wanda-Michelle Interiors was
entrusted with the task of renovating and redesigning the
home, with the help of architect Gavin Warburton of Gavin
Warburton Architects, to the owners’ liking. Natalie Hadlow,
general manager at Wanda-Michelle Interiors, says: “The
home reflects the owners’ uniqueness and sophistication; it
is simultaneously glamorous and comfortable, designed to
impress both clients and family.”
For the interior, Wanda-Michelle Interiors went with “an
edgy yet timeless aesthetic with a bold use of metallics with
pops of colour against a neutral palette that complements >

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ABOVE: A specialist in contemporary residential architecture, Gavin
Warburton Architects (GWA) was commissioned to design this home. The
client’s brief to Gavin Warburton was to accommodate for a large
contemporary home on the chosen plot. In keeping with these guidelines,
the external walls were plastered and painted with some elements of a
stone finish and textured plaster, with tones of grey used as an underlying
colour. GWA designed and supervised the whole development of the home
ensuring the owners’ full brief was met.

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