GQ South Africa — May 2017

NORDIC HACK: ADD COLOUR TO UNLIKELY PLACES

Another thing Scandinavians do exactly right (other than perfect bicycles,

knitsandblondeBondgirls)isthesurgicalandthoughtfuluseofpaint–onfloors,

furniture, trim and ceilings, and as a sparing accent against walls of cloud white.

It’salookthatcouldn’tbesleeker.Here’sthecaseforourfavouriteNordichack.

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DECLUTTER

Don’t over complicate

things. Choose smaller,

lightweight pieces,

especially for the main

items. Sofas with feet will

feel less bulky, elevating

them and making them

seem lighter. Coffee and

side tables with frames

instead of solid bases

allow for other elements

to be seen through them

and don’t feel so intrusive.

LIGHT UP

Lighting can totally alter

how a space feels. Firstly,

a slightly warm light will

be a lot more inviting than

a cold blue one. Then,

select areas to focus on:

down lighters in the

functional areas such

as the kitchen and more

play with pendants over

a dining table. Table lights

are great to create a cosy

space, while LED strip

lights under shelving add

extra detail.

LAYER
Get bedside lighting in
a brass fi nish to add
a masculine luxe fi nish.
Large scatter cushions
are an opportunity to add
colour and texture. Other
styling layers can be
added such as beautiful
books, a darker toned
wall behind the bed,
a simple geometric rug
and even a beautiful black
and white drawing or print
WORDS BY PAUL SEPTHON, ANDREW GOBLE AND SARAH BALL. PHOTOGRAPHS BY KARL ROGEabove the bed.

RS.

SEVENONT DEVELOPMENT BY BLOK AND INTERIORS BY PINCANSSO DESIGNS

INSIDE STORY

Tips byHolly

Hamlyn, interior

co-ordinator with

urban apartment

developers Blok

SHELVES

Don’t hide your cool

kitchen accessories.

Displaying them on

fl oating shelves makes

them part of your decor.

LIGHTING

Installing downlights,

dimmers and recessed

lighting keeps things soft and

inviting, while strip lights

provide illumination when

you need it.

THREE WAYS

TO MAXIMISE

THE SPACE IN

YOUR FLAT