Innholdsfortegnelse for January 2018 i House and Leisure

It’s here – our Trends issue is out, and it’s amazing! This edition goes way beyond just a listicle of the hot items you need to look out for in 2018. Of course, we give you that as well – at House and Leisure, it’s important for us to know what’s happening in interiors this year – but, most importantly, we explain why we’ll be following and implementing said trends. We began the process by being super indulgent: the Joburg team flew down to Cape Town and we locked ourselves in a room for an entire day to flesh out the trends list. For this compilation, we don’t sit and simply thumbsuck ideas, or google ‘what is the colour for 2018?’ a week before we go to print – it…

1. THAT ’70S SHOW After decades of coveting linear sofas with slender legs, we’re suddenly into chunkier shapes. The iconic Togo couch (pictured) – designed in 1973 by Michel Ducaroy for French furniture company Ligne Roset – caught our eye in the beautiful Joburg house that once belonged to sculptor Edoardo Villa (featured in our December 2017 issue). And now we’re spotting variations on it everywhere from Coricraft and Weylandts (where the style is toned down and modular) to Roche Bobois (check out their gloriously colourful Mah Jong seating). GO ONLINE TO DISCOVER FIVE OF OUR FAVOURITE NEW COUCHES 2. FRESH PERSPECTIVE Tactile woven tapestries are stealing the show as the new ideal works of art to hang on your walls – and as this offering by Jonathan Anderson for…

When you spend as much time travelling as Remo Masala does, you become acutely conscious of the things that count in life: ‘a seasonal capsule wardrobe’, the ‘best Italian coffee my machine can make for the pre-dawn airport commute’, and ‘a place to return to, somewhere to restore balance’. That place is a light-filled, open and functional 19th century apartment in a leafy Berlin neighbourhood where a rich cultural past vibrantly intersects with the cosmopolitan present. Leading the division for new concepts and brands as group creative director for travel industry heavyweight Thomas Cook, Remo approaches the business of design with a trend-forward instinct and a refined aesthetic. This style savvy has translated into a personal space that is eclectic and interesting without superfluous layers of clutter or sentimentality: an…

Where do you begin as a first-timer in Japan? Tokyo, naturally. The iconic capital is a jumble of soaring skyscrapers and hidden alleyways with a palpable energy that can be overwhelming at times, but mostly feels terrific. And then there’s Kyoto, the slow-paced, temple-tiered city that feels a world apart from those bustling Tokyo streets. Here, ancient temples stand tall, forests replace concrete jungles and venerable traditions trump all. Further north on Japan’s Hokkaido island is Niseko, a tiny ski village known for its exceptional snow. Skiing all day and eating sashimi and drinking sake all night is pretty much the norm here, so go with an empty belly and a healthy dose of energy. Here’s how to do Japan three ways. TOKYO Days in the capital are mostly spent…

 As far back as 1 200 years ago, the Japanese people learnt of the intriguing Chinese practice of penzai, (also known as penjing) in which, through limiting the growth of plants, they were able to imitate nature in miniature form. Japanese horticulturalists would go on to reinterpret the tradition and seamlessly thread it into their own cultural and visual ideals, eventually turning bonsai into the internationally respected art form that it is today. The word ‘bonsai’ comprises a pair of Japanese characters that translate to ‘plant in a container’ – a tree or shrub cultivated in a pot and made to look like a dwarfed mature version (usually less than 1m in height) through the use of horticultural and aesthetic training techniques. The result is an artistic marriage of visual…

THE SPLAT PLATTER IN BLACK SPLASHES (R310 EACH; LARGE) REVEALS WHY FREEFORM CERAMIC SERVEWARE IS SO POPULAR RIGHT NOW. KLOMP CERAMICS.COM HEADING UP HIGH Every breakfast counter needs a few Soft Edge 32 bar stools in oak veneer and chrome by Iskos-Berlin for Hay (R6 326 each; 75cm high). cremadesign.co.za IN THE MIX Washing dishes is easy with the Selune sink mixer in Chrome with black silicone hose by Bijiou (R1 500). tileafrica.co.za A CUT ABOVE THE REST After high quality and good looks? Invest in this carving knife with ash handle (R445). weylandts.co.za HOME BREW This Metallic stovetop kettle in Gold stainless steel with silicone details (R499) will add a gilded touch to your kitchen. woolworths.co.za FLAT LAY Euler’s Ashes glazed ceramic table trays in various colours (R1 250…

GROW ON For a low-maintenance and waterwise touch of green that will thrive on a small patio or balcony, turn to this 3in1 Succulent hanging kokedama (R480). opusstudio.co.za GLOBE TROTTER The Gregg outdoor floor lamp in White moulded polyethylene and varnished metal by Ludovica+Roberto Palomba for Foscarini (from R6 275; medium) is inspired by organic shapes found in nature. cremadesign.co.za VERSATILE RELAXATION Thanks to its waterproof and weather-resistant material, the African Summer lounger from the Waz Outdoor range (R6 650) is an amphibious piece that is designed to be enjoyed both in the pool and on dry land. wazoutdoor.com SECRET GARDEN Your backyard can easily become an extension of your living area, provided you have the correct equipment for the job. With its powder-coated aluminium frames, synthetic fibre weaving and…

IN BED WITH EVER WONDERED WHERE SA’S MOST STYLISH SLEEP? WE GO INSIDE THE BEDROOMS OF SOME OF OUR FAVOURITE LOCAL CREATIVES TO GET IDEAS ON HOW TO TRANSFORM YOUR OWN INTO A SLEEP SANCTUARY WITH LOADS OF PERSONALITY. Want a curated dose of House and Leisure online? Sign up at houseandleisure.co.za to get our weekly newsletter straight to your inbox. ON THE CARDS The best minds in food, art, fashion and design share the trends they’ll be exploring in 2018. SNEAK PEEK View exclusive behind-the-scenes footage of select homes featured in House and Leisure with our new online video series. Download the latest version of the Facebook app and snap this code using the app’s QR code reader to go to the page. SO HOT RIGHT NOW From wall…

Often the work of the curator is invisible, hidden within the overall assimilation of objects and artworks in an exhibition. But this role forms an important part of the art ecosystem, framing the exhibition’s context, theory or focus. While curators approach their work in a variety of ways, generally it can be understood as the framework upon which an exhibition is built. This has the effect of creating the context for the objects on display and facilitating or suggesting how this should be understood by viewers. Curators work in different ways and, depending on the institution, space or platform, to different ends. In a commercial gallery, the curatorial objectives will differ from a group show conceptualised for a public institution; similarly, a presentation at an art fair will differ from…

In a quiet residential neighbourhood half an hour’s drive from Tokyo’s bustling city centre lies Kyodo House, a home that was built with respect for the environment in mind by using sustainable principles. The structure is a compact one, spanning only 156m², and emits an awareness for nature that is reinforced by its facade – which is clad in discarded wooden offcuts – as well as interiors that feature recycled materials and secondhand furniture. Owned by art director and designer Hidenori Kondo of Sandwich and his wife Ayumi, who works for Japanese fashion brand Comme des Garçons, this house is quite unusual in that it was designed and built not just by one artist, one architect or only by engineers. Sandwich is a Kyoto-based creative platform of various disciplines with…

TROUT CRUDO WITH ASIAN FLAVOURS AND RED ONION PICKLE For the red onion pickle 1 red onion 2T red wine vinegar 2T water 1t sugar For the dressing ½ hot red chilli (to taste), deseeded 45ml ponzu sauce 15ml soy sauce 5ml honey 2cm knob of fresh ginger, peeled and finely grated 1 garlic clove, peeled and finely grated For the trout 1 × 800g fresh rainbow trout fillet 60g baby greens Black salt, to taste Edible flowers, for garnish To make the pickle, cut the onion into slices, each 1mm thick. Mix the vinegar, water and sugar until the sugar dissolves, and pour over the onion in a small bowl. Let it pickle for at least 30 minutes. For the dressing, chop the chilli into very thin slices, and…

Just beyond the surf shops and cafés of Muizenberg, on the coastal road to St James, is an astonishing piece of history. Flashback to 1926 Cape Town when Natale Labia, the first Italian ambassador to South Africa, had a yearning to build a house that reminded him of his childhood home, Palazzo Labia on Venice’s Grand Canal. He commissioned South African architect Frederick McIntosh Glennie, a contemporary of renowned English architect Sir Herbert Baker, to build an ocean-view residence combining Baker arches, gable-shaped doors and fanlights with Italianate arches, pillars and a cherubic ceiling fresco. Pipes laid under the road filled a salt-water swimming pool, and interior items were shipped out from Italy: chandeliers, gold-leaf ceiling panels, mirrors, silk wallpaper. In the four years that Natale and his wife Ida,…

RACK IT UP With its built-in timer, the five-bar heated rail in Matt Black from the Natural collection (R4 244; 50cm wide) is an energy-efficient solution for drying wet towels. bathroom butler.com FACE LIFT Is your washroom in need of an update? Ceramic/porcelain subway tiles in Verdi Vic (R13/tile; top) and stone-and-glass mosaic tiles in Verdi Alpi from the Geologie range (R92/sheet; 11 sheets/m2 ) are a simple way to incorporate fresh shades into your space. douglasjones.co.za MARCEL WANDERS TAKES TAPWARE DESIGN TO NEW HEIGHTS WITH THE FLOOR-STANDING SHOWER PANEL IN STAINLESS STEEL FROM THE PIPE COLLECTION FOR BOFFI (POR). BOFFI.COM STEADY STREAM The Bella rose in Brushed Bronze (R3 999; 30cm diameter; excludes arm) is coated in a gloss resin to prevent patination. italtile.co.za BOWLED OVER Marrying small-studio artistry…

SYLVIA MCKEOWN A Joburg-based lifestyle journalist and indoor-plant enthusiast, Sylvia has worked for publications including The Times, The Sunday Times and Wanted. For this issue, she shares her insights on the Japanese art of bonsai on page 102. What are you looking forward to in 2018? Starting my part-time pastry chef course at Prue Leith s . Any you big coming year? Fabric-covered electronics. Which three words best describe your home? Comfort, rabbit, plants. What are you cooking this summer? I’ll be reheating something delicious from Andrea Burgener’s The Leopard deli in Melville. Your top summer tipple? MCC rosé. If money were no object, what would you treat yourself to in 2018? A month-long tour around Iceland’s Ring Road. When is your favourite time of day? Breakfast. Actually, you’ll most…

 One of the qualities that makes Johannesburg so appealingly livable is its climate. Blessed with sunshine for most of the year, even in the cold winter months, it is an ideal city for people who value the space and freedom of outdoor living. The quest for this property’s owners, who had previously enjoyed living in an apartment in Istanbul, Turkey, was to find similar accommodation when they moved back to South Africa. But once introduced to this house, behind its typically forbidding Johannesburg walls, they changed their minds, appreciating both its accessible northern suburbs location and its promising stretch of grounds. With two children, they decided that they needed more room than a typical apartment could offer, and soon their idea of flat-dwelling was supplanted by the vision of a…

STAR PERFORMER It has won multiple international awards, but our best thing about Avondale’s Armilla Blanc de Blanc 2009 Méthode Cap Classique (MCC) bubbly is that it tastes absolutely divine. From R260. avondalewine.co.za COUNTRY LIFE Whether you’re on your way home after an outing in the Winelands and want to stock up on seasonal, organic produce, or are ready for a quick, casual lunch, visit the new Spier Farm Kitchen. You can even pre-order a picnic basket in advance at spierpicnics.co.za, collect it on the day, and picnic wherever you like on the farm. spier.co.za IN THE RED Grapes for Waverley Hills’ new Bordeaux-style blend, De Huijsbosch 2016, came from low-yield vineyards that provide a perfect concentration of bouquets and flavour. ‘[De Huijsbosch] is balanced and structured with aromas of…

MINIMALIST NEUTRALS Muted tones provide the perfect palette for graphic patterns and bold shapes. FOREST SHADES Combine soothing green and brown hues to create a tranquil retreat inspired by nature. BLACK & GILT For a luxurious room with a metallic edge, try statement pieces in contrasting colours. DUSTY PASTELS Warm botanicals and soft touches are the foundation of this beautiful scheme. SUBTLE NATURALS Introduce texture into your space with raw, organic materials such as wood, rattan, stone and jute.…

NOT ONLY IS THE CUT PILE FLAUNT RUG BY KELLY WEARSTLER IN TIBETAN WOOL AND SILK (FROM R37 604) A STRIKING PIECE, ITS COLOUR AND PATTERN CAN ALSO BE CUSTOMISED TO SUIT YOUR TASTE. THERUG COMPANY.COM TAKE SHAPE Francesco Librizzi’s Setareh table lamp for FontanaArte (POR) is a celebration of geometry in its purest form. euronouveau.co.za CLEVER CARPENTRY Complete with knots and grains, Noisette porcelain wood-look tiles from the Bois Urban collection by GranitiFiandre (R574/m2 ) make recreating the beauty of natural wood in your lounge a breeze. studiomasson.co.za LOVE SEAT With its solid oak frame and seat designed for optimal relaxation, the Fly sofa in Smoke Oak with loose blue-velvet cushions by Space Copenhagen (R101 306; 1.6m long) has it all. cremadesign.co.za SWEET SPOT An acacia wood top combines…

I was born and raised in Orlando East, Soweto. I founded and own IamHussain, a brand and lifestyle consulting firm, and Fixin Diaries, a social-cycling company. I’m also a lifestyle manager for Martell, GH Mumm and Perrier-Jouët. I love what I do because I get to meet new people with different energies, which I like because I’ve always been a people watcher. Human beings and their behaviours fascinate me. I spent 12 years of my life in the banking and finance sector, then finally branched out into brands and brand marketing. My earliest summer memory is gardening at home in Soweto with my grandmom and brothers. She loved flowers. One piece at home that I love is the 1950s Kelvinator coal stove. It has an impeccable design and still looks…