Innholdsfortegnelse for October 2017 i House and Leisure

Celebrate the new season in style with premium loungers and daybeds by Waz Outdoor. The first of its kind in South Africa, this amphibious outdoor furniture is engineered to transition effortlessly from land to water and, thanks to the presence of flotation beads in its core, it is buoyant and able to mould itself into a flexible yet supportive framework. What’s more, its weather-resistant fabric is double-stitched for durability and won’t fade in the sun or wear in the rain. Whether you’re propped up on the lounger or stretched out on the daybed, Waz Outdoor furniture will bring a touch of luxury to your leisure time. For more information, visit wazoutdoor.com wazoutdoor WAZ Outdoor HOW TO ENTER Look for the competition entry form in the Win section at houseandleisure.co.za and…

While indoor gardening may smack of the ’70s, the new verdant invasion has a more curated, sculptural and bespoke persona. ‘There’s a huge return to indoor plants,’ says Johannesburg-based garden designer James Barry. ‘Everyone from Gucci to Designers Guild is getting back to nature.’ With apartment living – and stress – on the rise, our need for the natural world gains ever more momentum. ‘There’s a whole new generation of chlorophyll junkies out there,’ says James. ‘I grew up surrounded by masses of ferns in macramé holders. By the time I began my own indoor collection, I was in minimalist mode – all hardcore succulents and big, thorny offerings. The good news is that we’re revisiting the plants that worked in the past, gems such as peace in the home…

DO IT YOURSELF If you want to replicate the beautiful interiors seen in the pages of House and Leisure, don’t miss our regular online series that shows you how to get the look – and make it your own. MAKING A MUSEUM From exclusive behind-the-scenes footage to interviews with key players, read our in-depth coverage of Cape Town’s newly opened Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa (Zeitz MOCAA). Want a CURATED dose of HOUSE AND LEISURE ONLINE? Sign up at houseandleisure.co.za to get our WEEKLY newsletter STRAIGHT TO YOUR INBOX. GREAT NEWS WE’VE LAUNCHED AN ALL-NEW DIGITAL SHOPPING EXPERIENCE TO BRING YOU SELECTED PRODUCTS FROM THE BEST LOCAL DESIGNERS. DISCOVER IT ALL AT SHOP.HOUSEANDLEISURE.CO.ZA WANDERLUST Take a trip from the comfort of your own home this month as our Instagram explores…

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In my previous life as a fashion designer, I stayed in some spectacular hotels around the world. Manufacturing in Hong Kong meant I was occasionally a guest at The Jervois, with interiors by designer Christian Liaigre. And as most of the fabric fairs take place in Paris, when there I alternated between Hôtel du Petit Moulin by fashion designer Christian Lacroix and Philippe Starck’s Murano Urban resort. Press liaisons were in New York, so when budget permitted, I slept at the classic-meets-contemporary Crosby Street Hotel by British writer Kit Kemp. These hotel stays have informed my aesthetic in general, but they also got me thinking about what I’d do if I were ever asked to create a hotel’s interiors. I would jump from choosing a severely minimalist but sophisticated interior…

HOT STUFF The Brew Stove Top Coffee Maker set by Tom Dixon has a delightful Art Deco feel and features heat-resistant handles. Made from stainless steel with a copper finish, the collection has everything a budding barista needs to make the perfect espresso: a coffee caddy (R1 678), scoop (R706), French press (R3 356), stovetop espresso maker (R2 946), milk pan (R2 125), four espresso cups (R2 011), biscuit tin (R1 902) and serving tray (R3 356). cremadesign.co.za WINNING STREAK AVAILABLE IN 16 COLOURWAYS, COLE & SON’S MARQUEE STRIPES WALLPAPER COLLECTION IS DRAMATIC IN ITS SIMPLICITY AND WILL COMPLEMENT A VARIETY OF SPACES AND STYLES. WHETHER YOU PREFER GRAPHIC SUPER-SIZED STREAKS OR SOFT AND SUBTLE FINE LINES, THESE ARE STRIPES FOR ALL SEASONS. COLE-AND-SON.COM HEAVY METAL Athena Argyrakis…

THE SIMPLE PALETTE EMPLOYS A MIX OF OFF-SHUTTER CONCRETE, LOCALLY QUARRIED BLUE-SLATE CLADDING AND ROCK WALLS WITH WOOD AND MARBLE UNDERFOOT. The energy of ad man, chef, author, retailer and hotelier Neil Roake knows no bounds. In the creative arena, there is very little that he doesn’t tackle and in which he doesn’t wildly succeed. Take, for instance, The Space, a retail store that was the first to support local designers 20 years ago, which is still going strong today. Or The Concierge Boutique Bungalows, his award-winning design-driven hotel in Durban. Consider Neil’s Life’s A Beach Cottage cookbooks as well as the demands of his advertising and marketing agency Modern Museum, plus a new retail offering called Now Showing about to launch in Cape Town, and you’ll begin to understand…

SHAVED DAIKON AND APPLE SALAD WITH FISH ROE For the salad 1 large daikon radish, julienned or shaved 2 Golden Delicious apples, peeled and cut into matchsticks 100g edamame beans A handful of fresh mint, roughly torn 2T finely chopped chives For the dressing 45ml freshly squeezed lemon juice 5ml fresh ginger, minced 5ml soy sauce 45ml light vegetable oil Salt and pepper, to taste To serve 12 quail eggs, boiled and peeled 50g trout or salmon roe In a large bowl, combine the salad ingredients and toss lightly. To make the dressing, whisk the lemon juice with the ginger, soy sauce and vegetable oil, and season with salt and pepper. Toss the salad with the dressing and place into bowls. Top with the quail eggs and fish roe and…

COLOUR REVOLUTION Complement your white Corian counter top (POR) with black accents and rotating tall cabinets (POR) finished in yellow and white lacquer. fabri.co.za SQUARE DANCE The Provenza porcelain mosaic tile in Amarillo (above) and Azul Cielo (below; R25 each; 13×13cm) will brighten any space. douglasjones.co.za DOUBLE DOSE A shelf and heated towel rail in one, the Tangent M Shelf Rail (R5 065) is a master at multitasking. jeeves.co.za INKYI IDEAI Update your bathroom with sleek matt black fittings, such as this swivel wall-mounted spout (R2 456) by Meir. flushbathrooms.co.za AVAILABLE IN 33 FABRICS, SEVEN LEATHERS AND FIVE SIZES, THE COLEFORD SOFA IN MAGICAL EVERGLADE (R24 995; THREE SEATER) COMBINES FUNCTIONALITY AND COMFORT WITH GLAMOROUS STYLING. SHF.CO.ZA DOWN TIME It’s easy to incorporate natural materials into your rooms with the…

BACK TO BASICS This stainless-steel and timber BBQ set (R349 for four pieces) is so hard-wearing that it comes with a six-month guarantee. home.co.za DURABLE DINING Designed to withstand most weather conditions, the Luxor outdoor dining table (R39 999) features a marble-look porcelain top and aluminium A-frame legs. mobelli.co.za THE THICK OF IT Studio Masson’s new QuietStones Maximum tiles are characterised by their strong composition, natural appearance and larger size (all three variations are 6mm thick). From floors and walls to counter tops and doors, lay them anywhere. studiomasson.co.za ONE IN A MILLION The beauty of natural marble is that no two tiles will ever look the same, making the Rain Grey polished natural marble tile (R1 311/m² ; 61×122cm or available in a slab) a unique choice for your…

RESHOKETSWE (SHOKI) MOKALE Shoki is House and Leisure’s new junior decor editor. Which local designer are you loving right now? Mia Widlake of Studio 19. What three words best describe your home? Comforting, different, playful. What’s your fondest travel-related memory? When I went on a trip alone for the first time to Cape Town – it was liberating. If money were no object, where would you travel to next? The moon. What are your favourite things to eat and drink during spring? Freshly cut spanspek and sparkling water. And your favourite era in art or design? Surrealism appeals to me because I love how Surrealist works allow the mind to play and that in them, things are both not as they seem and are as they seem. Which room in…

Sitting front row at Bryant Park, it was an emotional moment for me when Grace Jones prowled down the catwalk in a skin-tight dress. It was Arise magazine’s first designer collective show at New York Fashion Week autumn/winter 2009, and a standing ovation erupted as the legendary performer joined supers such as Oluchi Onweagba, Liya Kebede, Alek Wek and Tyson Beckford to model looks by South Africa’s Stoned Cherrie, Mali’s Xuly.Bët and Nigeria’s Momo and Tiffany Amber. The result was a show that declared that African fashion was well and truly in the spotlight. As editor of the then newly launched, London-based magazine dedicated to style and substance from Africa, my personal passion was for supporting the continent’s burgeoning fashion and design landscape, and this mission has continued to fuel…

How and why do old buildings appeal to us?’ asks English designer Thomas Heatherwick, whose world-renowned studio conceptualised the new Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa (Zeitz MOCAA) in Cape Town’s V&A Waterfront. ‘Is it just because they are old, or because of the way their scale or detail – or something else – works?’ There aren’t simple answers to these questions, but what is certain is that old buildings often have an atmosphere and attraction that new ones lack. Built in 1921, the Grain Silo Complex in which the Zeitz MOCAA is situated was the tallest building in southern Africa for half a century and the storage site for tons of harvested mielies before they were exported via the harbour. The structure, which is almost entirely made up of…

BUGS ON A RUG It comes as no surprise that creative director Clinton Friedman won the 100% Design Award for best surface design at this year’s 100% Design South Africa, where he launched his latest creation #1 Zero. One of three limited-edition hand-tufted fine art rugs, #1 Zero is made out of pure wool and features warm, wintery colours and unexpected creatures. The #1 Zero rug is available from clintonfriedman.com for R59 000 (2 × 3m; includes shipping), and if you’re after something more bespoke, Friedman also takes on commissions where you can specify your rug’s colour and design according to your taste. CLINTONFRIEDMAN.COM…

When Joshin Raghubar purchased this 291m² property in 2011, he was instantly smitten with its prime position and ocean and city views. ‘I love the area and the fact that the gym, local outdoor pool, Sea Point promenade and my favourite neighbourhood deli are all within walking distance,’ says Joshin, who owns digital marketing businesses with offices in Cape Town and Johannesburg. ‘But while I love the connectivity and convenience of living here, I also wanted a house in which I could retreat from my busy schedule – and escape the city’s noise and traffic.’ Inspired by the use of space in Japanese architecture, Joshin immediately saw an opportunity to extend his narrow plot’s footprint vertically. ‘Japanese use of space is genius as it constantly references nature and is designed…

ON THE BUTTON For the latest in blind and curtain motorisation, turn to Luminos’ Elettrico range, which features wall-mounted and hand-held remotes that can control up to 16 different motors (from R1 950/ motor) separately or in combination. luminosblinds.co.za TOP BRASS The oak Nathaniel coffee table with brass legs (R15 000) is an understated way to introduce metallics into your home. detailtwentyfour.co.za GILDED ROMANCE Featuring refined offerings such as this Pomegranate wallcovering in Tigers Eye (R2 299/roll), the Damask wallpaper collection by Zoffany is elegance personified. stleger.co.za GIVE YOUR LIVING ROOM AN EXOTIC MOROCCAN FEEL WITH A MODERN RAINBOW KELIM (R3 500; 1.6×2.3M) BY FOTAKIS BROTHERS. VINTAGERUGS.CO.ZA LIGHT WORKI If you ever needed a reason to gaze upward, this Three Armed Satin Gold pendant (R6 650) is it. klight.co.za SOFT…

SHINE BRIGHT LIKE A DIAMOND Light up your little one’s bedroom with a Maxi Floor lamp in Chrome (R2 600). lightingwarehouse.co.za SITI TALLI The 25-year-old Classic Toddlers Diner highchair (R2 522; 55cm high) by Woodbender proves that good design never goes out of style. Timber finishes and fabric can be customised. woodbender.co.za TROPICAL PARADISE If you want to create tailored yet fun walls, try the Jungle Puzzle wallpaper in DW2300 (R1 879/roll; 10m on the roll; 52cm wide) from the DwellStudio Baby + Kids collection by York Wallcoverings. Complete with crocodiles, koala bears, aardvarks and other cool critters, its playful pattern will keep your child entertained for hours. halogen.co.za PEACEFUL SLEEP Colourful Disney-character duvet sets have been replaced with more subtle, sophisticated bed linen, such as the Safari double quilt…

I was born and raised in Ga-Makibelo in Limpopo. My work involves being a stylist, fashion therapist, consultant and creative director. I love what I do because it gives me the freedom to be me. I started in my field of work because of the need to have, feel and touch nice things. I so badly wanted to have everything, from shoes to clothes. Maybe this was due to my coming from a disadvantaged background, but now it’s more like I was born for it – I was created to create. My earliest memory of spring is lining up buckets of water to throw at everyone I saw. It was the best! My favourite South African musicians are Stimela (the late bab’ Ray Phiri), Simphiwe Dana, Thandiswa Mazwai and bab’…