Brazilian modernist collectables.
‘all of these feed into the materiality
of the home. In the grain of the
wood and the flecks in the marble,
there’s an honesty that isn’t over-
embellished,’ she explains. ‘These
noble materials are precisely why
the interiors of this house will
never date.’
But it isn’t all old-school glamour,
as Lindie is quick to note that
although this house fully embraces
its architectural roots, it never does
so at the cost of modern comfort.
‘Take the kitchen,’ she says, as an
example. ‘It’s a workhorse,
a demanding and practical room
that is at the same time personal
and also highly technical.’ To
this end, the entire space was
modernised according to Bruce’s
requirements, most notably with
the installation of the timber
island that serves not only as
a social gathering point but also
a well-planned storage unit, leaving
the surfaces clean and uncluttered
without breaking the free-flow of
space from the formal living and
dining rooms to the cosy lounge and
outdoor area.
The small guest cloakroom
is Lindie’s favourite room, an
irreverent streak in the decorating
that serves as something of a boost
to the otherwise sober, more pared-
back interior scheme. ‘Because
the rest of the house is so serene,
I could create this little jewel
that offered an entirely different
experience.’ after more than
a little convincing on her part,
Lindie finally got Bruce to agree
to use the 1800s William Morris
‘snakeshead’ wallpaper, which
paired perfectly with mirrored
and antique brass lights.
‘I think the house is successful
because even though every room
is specific in its function and
appointment, there is still this
common thread, this feeling of
congruency,’ she says. ‘after all,
that’s what we set out to achieve- living spaces that both challenge
and enthral.’ n^ Lindie Ferreira
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66 house garden september 2019