South African Home Owner – September 2019

SEPTEMBER 2019 193

Patterns and prints play an essential role in the vibrancy and
energy of a space. They contribute to the visual look and feel, and
provide an individual aesthetic that speaks to the occupants of the
space. Patterns and prints from an African perspective honour the
pride and joy of a culture in a colourful and vibrant way.

• SIFISO SHANGE

Roxydiningchairs,Coconut

side table, LaForma SA

One of the easiest ways to revitalise your home this spring

is by combining locally designed home accessories, prints and

furniture. Bold colours and graphic patterns create a lively,

vibrant and modern space. – THE NINEVITES

Imitha mohair rug (on wall) and Nomzamo rug (on fl oor), The Ninevites, Potjie

server and Terrazzo fl oor lamp, Mash.T, Geometric woven mirror, Modern

Gesture, African cork stool and KAN jug (black base in the foreground), Wiid

Design, Tall neck vase (behind the black vase), Wiid Design and Ceramic Matters

Mfana Ka’Gogo server: Inhlonipho, Sifi so Shange

Nandini side-

stacking table,

Pinda Design

Nandini

coffee

table,Pinda

Design

Opal3-seatersofa,

Shorepouf,Spiroscarpet,

Dissetcoffeetable,Vilmu

consol tables, LaForma SA

It’s important to

have a theme and style

that guides your print and

pattern selection. Play

with different proportions

and thicknesses and when

mixing, I would advise

going for rounded patterns

and prints to ease the eye

against sharp edges.

• PINDA DESIGN

Successfully combine a

selection of patterns and prints

by mixing and layering them

with layers of complementary

colours. This helps to create

rhythm and a continuous flow.

We like to anchor a space by

using an oversized patterned

rug with the same feel as the

other patterns and colours in the

room. – LAFORMA SA