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‘Mandela Portrait’ by Job Ngwanza draws the eye in the family bathroom,
whose blue vanity is from Malco (malco.co.za) and basin is from Lavo
Bathroom Concepts (lavo.co.za); in Oscar’s bedroom, a desk from Anna
Products (annaproducts.co.za) is an ideal surface for toys and books;
another work by Ngwanza provides a colourful counterpoint to the en
suite bathroom’s white tiles from Douglas Jones (douglasjones.co.za);
a painting by Rosie Mudge adds to the main bedroom’s airy ambience.provided an anchor for the otherwise eclectic aesthetic. ‘The
furniture might change as the children grow up, but I loved
the idea of having a sophisticated floor that would stand the test
of time. It gives the home a great foundation,’ says Kirsten.
With an open-plan TV room, dining room and kitchen opening
onto the garden, the flow of spaces is both effortless and practical.
An expansive lounge forms a link between the family zone and
the couple’s bedroom/bathroom, which is again a single area that
opens onto the garden. The children’s rooms can be found off
a corridor that lies behind the kitchen. All doors and windows
were replaced with oversized bespoke structures made of oak or
steel, and porthole and strip windows allow for surprise views.
This injects natural light into the home and is indicative of the
way Kirsten chose to experiment with shape and scale throughout.
Having previously lived in heritage-style homes, Kirsten’s
move to a more austere build provided the opportunity for a new
design adventure. Fine art and vintage finds reflect her and Clive’s
down-to-earth sensibilities which, when combined with an array
of characterful additions, makes for an engaging family home,
kitchen disco lights and all. O kirstengoss.com.
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