gardenandhome.co.za | SEPTEMBER 2019 19
INSPIRATIONS
EXPERT TIPS
Miranda Reeder, owner of online decor store NetDécor,
has recently partnered with Dutch company Van de Sant
to manufacture high-end furniture from recycled plastic
waste, fabrics and materials. Here are her tips for
creatingtropicalstyle:
The tropical jungle theme is still very much in vogue.
However, at HOMI and Salon Mobile in Italy this year,
we noted that it’s been given more sophistication with
goldaccessories.
To establish the look, start with a neutral base of cream or white sofas and chairs,
then introduce scatters in foliage-print fabrics. Anchor the seating area with an exotic,
texturedrug.
Have fun with accessories such as clam shells, terrariums and monkey bowls. Use an
old trunk as a coffee table, and ceramic stools as side tables and extra seating.SOURCES Bespoke Home bespokehome.co.za KARE kare-design.com/za/en Mr Price Home mrphome.com NetDécor
netdecor.co.za SHF shf.co.za Sofaworx sofaworx.co.za St Leger & Viney stleger.co.za Van de Sant netdecor.co.zaAccentuate the island style with
shells and coral. Giant clam shell,
R805, Bespoke Home.Make a statement with a botanical
wallpaper such as Martin Lawrence
Bullard’s design for Cole & Son.
Hollywood Palm wallpaper, POR,
St Leger & Viney.To establish a neutral base, you can’t
go wrong with a cream or white
slipcovered sofa. Santa Monica sofa
from 1,7m, from R6 995, Sofaworx.
Add instant drama and another layer
of interest with framed bird prints.
Paradise bird pictures, R2 329 each, KARE.Small stools are useful as extra
seating or as footrests. Bedford
stool, R2 990, SHF.Up the glam factor
with leafy accessories
in gold. Gold metal
palm tree in pot,
R4 600, NetDécor.Bring in fun elements
like this monkey bowl,
R2 530, from NetDécor
and fill it with fruit.Juxtapose a luxe gold scatter with fresh foliage
designs. Charm gold scatter, R460, NetDécor.
Chenille Plantation scatter, R199,99, Mr Price Home.