Part of the original wall in
the living room was also knocked
down to open up and brighten
the space. Large homogeneous
tiles sweeping across the living
and dining rooms visually
enhance the space, making it
look smart and spacious. Jade
also introduced a cosy corner
in the living room, a “personal”
space in which a rattan chair is
placed just next to the window.
Light, sheer curtains add a
breezy, restful ambience.
In a bold departure from
the calm, soothing tones in the
front part of the home, the wall
in the dining room calls out
with its forest green coat, and
a quote in customised hot pink
neon lighting is strung across it.
“I suggested a strong shade as
a break from the more ‘muted’
tones in the living room,” says
Jade. Colours continue to make
a splash in the kitchen, with
walls in the same intense green
and a Smeg fridge in whimsical
orange taking centre stage.
“The owner initially felt
the orange was a tad loud but
the colour she wanted was not
available, hence she settled for
the orange – and it all came
together very well,” the designer
adds. A macrame piece at the
kitchen entrance acts as a space
divider and hanging artwork.
Jade incorporated groovy
lighting features in the kitchen,
positioning an exposed panel of
lights just above the sink, and
track lights for the cooking area.
Mosaic tiles for the flooring lend
a decidedly retro feel.
The room next to the master
bedroom is now the owner’s
workspace; both are