Innholdsfortegnelse for January - February 2017 i House and Leisure

Just as I started at House and Leisure, I was invited to an intimate presentation by international trend forecaster Li Edelkoort, where she shared her take on future trends. All the big retailers were there, furiously taking notes and secretly screen-grabbing some of her amazing visuals to take back to their teams to assist them with tweaking their tired formulas. I got it – the pressure was on! She opened her presentation last year with a bold statement, announcing, ‘Fashion is dead! In a rut! Going nowhere slowly! [It’s] the end of creativity!’ I have to be honest; I freaked out a little. Firstly, I was annoyed that she was right about the fashion industry’s rut (but at least she had the balls to say so); secondly, that she demanded…

House and Leisure chatted to Montblanc Middle East, India & Africa president Eric Vergnes about the brand’s neo-concept boutique in Sandton City. Why Sandton City? South Africa is a priority market for Montblanc, and Sandton City is a beautiful, premium shopping mall. It’s important for us to have a presence here, and it has historical significance – this is where Montblanc opened its first South African boutique. The new contemporary-design model is being introduced in Montblanc boutiques globally and offers customers a more immersive retail experience. What’s the difference between a neo-concept store and a concept store? The neoconcept boutique gives more meaning to the colours and materials involved in the design. In Sandton, the selection of refined materials inside the boutique expresses Montblanc’s European codes of elegance and spirit…

KLOOF STREET IN CAPE TOWN’S NEWEST LUXURY SHOPPING SPACE IS OPEN FOR BUSINESS. OPULENT LIVING BRAND FOUNDERS BARBARA LENHARD AND FLORIAN GAST HAVE STOCKED THE LAVISH CONCEPT STORE WITH A VARIETY OF BESPOKE ITEMS, EACH WITH A STORY. IT DOUBLES AS A GALLERY, EXHIBITING SOUTH AFRICAN PAINTINGS AND SCULPTURES. ‘WE ARE SOURCING PRODUCTS THAT FIT UNDER THE UMBRELLA OF “THE FINER THINGS IN LIFE” – WE’VE CURATED A COVETABLE MIX THAT WE FEEL WILL APPEAL TO A VAST RANGE OF SHOPPERS,’ SAYS BARBARA. OPULENT LIVING CONCEPT STORE & GALLERY, OPULENTLIVING.CO.ZA…

1 TERRAZZO IS HOT TO TROT (ON) From Wes Anderson’s Bar Luce in Milan (above) to Hallelujah Café in Cape Town, mosaic-like terrazzo flooring is cropping up everywhere – and it’s beautiful. Max Lamb and Dzek’s Marmoreal marble, created exclusively for the Maison Kitsuné store in Paris (below), is still one of the most remarkable incarnations of this versatile flooring material. The aesthetic is not limited to floors and walls – it’s also translating into homeware and lifestyle accessories, such as Bentu Design pendant lamps, Form Maker iPhone covers and Oliver Bonas’ Ettore table lamp. UK ceramic designer Sevak Zargarian’s Unearthed collection – as seen at the London Design Festival – was also inspired by terrazzo, but created with porcelain. 2 MIRROR, MIRROR ON THE WALL Reflecting and refracting light…

Did you know that for more than 20 years, Coricraft has manufactured and designed all its couches right here in South Africa? Because they are produced locally, it’s easy to have exactly what you want made up, from leather to a Coricraft fabric of your choice. With Coricraft’s diverse range of styles and sizes, you can create a home that lives up to your ideals, whether your preference is contemporary or classic. Furnish your home elegantly, effortlessly and affordably with Coricraft. coricraft.co.za Coricraft_sa CoricraftSA HOW TO ENTER Look for the competition entry form in the Win section at houseandleisure.co.za and ensure that you submit your entry before 19 February 2017. For competition rules see houseandleisure.co.za/terms-conditions. HouseAndLeisure @houseleisureSA…

FOMO (fear of missing out) is a powerful thing. It’s caused gold rushes and space races, led to Robert Scott’s ill-fated South Pole expedition and singer Kanye West storming stages. It can foment insecurity and hatch deep-seated jealousies. But it can also prove a powerful catalyst for creation. Just ask Wesley Randles of The Shortmarket Club. For the past few years, Wesley’s friend Andy Fenner of Frankie Fenner Meat Merchants has cracked the nod for MAD, the annual food symposium held in Copenhagen, Denmark. The brainchild of Danish chef René Redzepi of Noma, if you’re into food – like, really into food – MAD is your mecca and to be invited is the golden ticket to Willy Wonka’s chocolate factory. All the cool kids want one. Taken from the Danish…

LIVING COLOUR Complement the colours and textures of a subtropical garden with sleek outdoor furniture – such as this lounge chair (R26 000) and ottoman (R18 000) from the Colors range by Jardinico. canetime.co.za LIGHTBULB MOMENTS One of the easiest ways to fill an outdoor space with after-dark appeal is attractive lighting. These versatile Uto lamps by Foscarini (R9 400 per unit) can be moved around from your braai area to your patio, or even to illuminate a feature plant. Plus they work just as well indoors; simply hang them on the wall or on the ceiling. cremadesign.co.za THE NEW COOL ‘Gardentainment’ means outdoor areas turn into extended living spaces. Making sure your guests’ drinks stay frosty is this stylish take on the traditional ice bucket – the Cool Bar…

MELISSA ATTRIDGE is House and Leisure’s managing editor. What do you hope 2017 holds in store? A less frenetic pace than 2016. More downtime, plenty of yoga and hopefully a bit of travel. Any trend you think will be big in the coming year? The ̓80s. We’re talking crop tops, aerobics and movie remakes (as well as ‘1980s-inspired’ series like Stranger Things ). Worst trend of 2016? Making spaghetti out of every possible vegetable that can fit in a spiraliser. And New Year’s resolutions? Less is more. Last year I made a resolution to buy only the things I need, to declutter my space on a regular basis and give away everything I don’t use. I’m going to continue with that in 2017. Best thing about what you do? Working…

THE RIGHT ANGLE Showcased alongside some of the world’s leading design galleries at Design Miami is South African artist and designer Atang Tshikare’s ‘Le bone Lebone (They Saw the Light)’ – selected by noted curator Southern Guild. Here, his typically geometric work takes a majestic, giraffe-like sculptural form – rising to heights as high as Atang himself – and is based on mythical narratives conceptualised by the artist and his wife Lexie Lekhanya-Tshikare. VISIT ZABALAZAA.COM…

EIGHT YEARS IN THE MAKING, THIS new COLLECTION COMPRISES six VARIETALS It’s customary to hear of good wine taking years to produce; what’s far less commonplace is for this amount of time to go into crafting the bottles that contain it. But so it was and continues to be at private Franschhoek farm Normandie Est. 1693: every measure of passion, pinch of craftsmanship and drop of detail that is poured into the wine is also devoted to producing the bottles. ‘We’ve taken our commitment to creating world-class vintages and extended it to every facet around the wine, so that the design also evokes a sense of pleasure,’ explains Jacques Burger, marketing partner at the estate. Since ‘discovering’ the property – one of the origina French Huguenot farms – nine years…

‘IN THIS FAST-PACED WORLD WE ALL NEED TO TAKE A DEEP BREATH AND RELAX.’ What is your forecast for 2017’s trendiest colours? The Plascon 2017 Colour Forecast has 32 colours in four themes: Anonymous, Terrain, Prism and Pause. Our colour of the year is In the Mood, a soft, earthy neutral colour, close to taupe. In this fast-paced world we all need to take a deep breath and relax, and this colour is effortlessly calming. Are there any painting techniques or styles that you predict will be popular in 2017? Colour washes and gradations that are dreamlike and cocooning will be on trend. Geometric designs remain strong and painted furniture will continue to be popular. What’s your favourite colour in the Plascon 2017 Colour Forecast? My favourite is Petite White…

Here is a recipe for the perfect summer-holiday house: take one part gorgeous yet under-the-radar location, add one part charming view and gently mix together while adding secluded en suite accommodation and relaxed living spaces. Stir in a few private nooks for siestas, and finally, add a refreshing swimming pool alongside a spacious outdoor living and dining area. With the recipe complete, you can sit back with family and friends and enjoy Ca’n Busquera, a renovated traditional stone townhouse located in Sóller – a picturesque village on the Spanish island of Mallorca. A discreet entrance gate provides access to the property off the narrow street and just beyond it lies a real eyeopener: around the side of the house is an expansive garden, swimming pool and outdoor living area that…

ON THE TABLE Complement a standalone bathtub with Anatomy Design’s multifunctional compact tray table in silver (R7 500) – and fill it with spa treats for an extra layer of luxe at bath time… anatomydesign.co.za OPPOSITES ATTRACT Mix modern and ornate elements to create interest: Sumari Krige of La Grange Interiors has used an oversized mirror and a rustic wooden footstool. A modern kilim rug (R12 300, subject to size and stock availability) rounds off the look. lagrangeinteriors.co.za LEADING LIGHT Bedroom need a statement piece? This Metro floor lamp (R5 495) in silver has a natural finish and creates an alluring glow. weylandts.co.za POT POURRI Whether it’s your bedstand, dresser or bathroom cabinet, a tableau of vessels and cachepots – such as this Sarah Jane Blush ceramic vase (from R229)…

I was born and raised in Johannesburg. My earliest memory of beautiful interior design is walking into the De Padova showroom in Milan in my early twenties and feeling an incredible sense of peace within the space. It was the connectivity between the pieces on display, curated by the dynamic Madeleine. My personal style is understated elegance. I love beautifully crafted pieces that are simple but of the finest quality. I am inspired by the story behind a design. When I need to dress to impress, I wear a fabulous pair of silk, champagne-coloured Prada wedges, a classic pair of Gucci trousers and a vintage ruffled shirt. I’m a huge fan of local design duo Dokter and Misses. Their designs are original, authentic, and resolved, and I’m obsessed with Lala,…

FORTUNATELY, A VERY CHARMING WOMAN ASKED WHY I WAS CRYING AND TOOK ME BACK TO SAFETY. THE WOMAN, I WOULD LATER FIND OUT, WAS CATHERINE DENEUVE. One of my first memories of the legendary Ritz Paris Hotel goes back to the age of five. My mum occasionally took my sister and me to the L’Espadon, the hotel’s top restaurant, and one of the best in the city. It looked out onto the very green courtyard garden full of the smell of fresh flowers, a beautiful fountain and a statue of a woman pointing towards the sky. It was one of my favourite parts of the Ritz. There was a natural sophistication in the gracious 18th-century interiors. The lobby, which wasn’t a single room but an expansive space that spilled from…

ANNA WEYLANDT (24), FOUNDER AND OWNER OF WEYLANDTS HOME OUTFITTERS, AND DAUGHTER OF CHRIS WEYLANDT, ON HER CAREER CHOICE, PERSONAL STYLE AND WORKING IN THE FAMILY BUSINESS. Previously synonymous with luxe grand tourers and saloons, Maserati has just unveiled its first-ever SUV, the Levante. The name is inspired by the warm, Mediterranean wind that can change from mild to gale force in an instant, something Maserati feels mirrors this SUV’s character. The Levante is as striking as it is well appointed and was conceived around three main pillars: design, exclusivity and performance. It combines coupé lines with an SUV stance and, once inside the cabin, you get to experience the true level of luxury it exudes. The instrument panel follows the classic Ghibli/Quattroporte layout and is backlit with white light…

San Francisco-based Pamela Joyner has built one of the finest collections of modern and contemporary works by African and African diasporan artists – the Joyner Giuffrida Collection of Abstract Art. With pieces dating back to 1945, the collection’s initial focus was on abstract work by post-war contemporary African-American artists. Today it comprises over 300 works by 100 artists. ‘I was really struck by these artists who were determined to create an aesthetic that was compelling to them, which was abstraction, and there were no rewards for that if you were an African-American artist at the time,’ Pamela tells the Financial Times. ‘The traditional art world expected African-American artists to create identifiably black subject matter. The black community had a similar expectation at the dawn of the civil rights movement, and…

‘THE FLAT-ROOFED, ASYMMETRICAL DESIGN OFFERED A WONDERFUL OPPORTUNITY TO OPEN MYSELF UP TO NOT ONLY A NEW AESTHETIC, BUT ALSO TO THE LIFESTYLE THAT CAME WITH IT.’ ‘Geometric, boxy lines and bold use of colour characterise this English country house – so aficionados of international architecture would instantly trace the inspiration for it to that of the Dutch De Stijl or German Bauhaus aesthetic, both highly regarded modernist movements that were prominent in the early 1900s. It’s hard to believe that almost a hundred years later – in the late 1990s – this incredible contemporary home was something of a pariah in the Essex village of Wivenhoe, inciting rancour and outrage in equal measure from neighbours and villagers who saw it as nothing more than a hideous eyesore. To be…

Before Leigh and Richard Rein moved into this sleek, linear home in the Joburg suburb of Hyde Park, Leigh used to walk her dogs past the site almost daily while it was being built. She watched with curiosity as the house went up, falling in love with it as it took shape. ‘I loved the modern lines and the fact that it was a single- storey house,’ says Leigh. ‘And I love the flat structure.’ By the time it was complete, she was under its spell. ‘There’s a large lucky bean tree at the entrance,’ she says. ‘They have always been lucky for me so I knew I was going to live there one day.’ Sure enough, some years later, when its original owners left Joburg, Leigh and Richard managed…

KEEP IT SIMPLE It’s tough to come up with restaurant concepts that push the envelope these days.SA is home to some of the most innovative cooks and restaurateurs in this arena today. However, Chefs manages to offer something new – and extremely simple. The concept: the chefs, under the guidance of owner and head chef Jenny Ward, prepare th l per a mea or s dish, a vegetarian meal and a lighter meal); you choose your meals and beverage, pay at the counter and grab a seat at one of the communal tables. The food is inno ti yet modest. Open 12pm to 4pm, Monday to Friday, Chefs is the House and Leisure team’s new local. chefscapetown.co.za ANOTHER BREE BASTION We thought Bree Street was at capacity with its range…

1 NATURE-INSPIRED With a striking trellis-patterned wall as its main feature, this nature-inspired bedroom seamlessly combines sharp edges with rounded oak elements. Shades of green are used in a variety of textures, from the large monstera leaf, to a beautiful linen throw and occasional chair, which add depth and life to the modern space. 2 GRAPHIC CLASH The focal point of this room is the striking orange wall painted in Sunset in the Desert by Plascon, which ties all the other graphic elements together. Zigzags, lines, stripes and grids work in unison to create a modern and edgy feel. 3 MULTIFACETED The geometric rug and hexagonal sidetable resemble shattered glass, adding an element of organised chaos to the room. While any colour would work well to accentuate the space, we…