Innholdsfortegnelse for Sarie Décor 2025 i Sarie Decor

Trends remain fascinating. They never arrive out of the blue, but walk a path and tell a story about people. How we feel and think, what we care about and appreciate. We follow those trends – if it’s in, we’re there. But just sometimes we do things differently. We take a step or two back, explore the periphery, the other side, pick a detour. This encapsulates our latest issue. Current trends tweaked, tailored and repurposed to make them new and personal. That’s exactly where interesting lies, and what we ultimately all call home. Enjoy your read!…

First impressions are peculiar things. They can be spot on or perfectly inaccurate. When Margarete Woermann greets one at the front door to her graceful period home, flanked on either side by her large dogs and constant companions, Lenghi and Lunah, the words that most strongly come to mind are “farmstead”, “eccentric” and “bohemian”. As it turns out, these are all wholly accurate. Margarete was born and raised in an insulated rural farming community to a German-immigrant family. Later, thanks to a strong artistic ability, a series of fortuitous twists and turns, a distinctive eye and unrelenting determination, she went on to establish herself as one of the best-known names on the South African design landscape. She is the former owner of the craft collective Heartworks, as well as an…

Long unused, the shepherd’s hut lies within the private nature reserve De Aap. Once known to locals as Blou Piet, it has been around since the 1820s. Only the outer walls remained standing; the roof long gone. At the start of the major restoration project, materials found on the farm – like the red earth and invasive black wattle wood – were used to rebuild the thick clay walls. The roof was replaced, and the ceilings feature the typical Karoo slatted design made from Spanish reed. The house was rebuilt identically to the original plan, except for an interior wall that was knocked down to create a large open-plan space, and another bathroom was added. For architect Marielise van der Merwe of MvdM Architects, this was a dream project. Marielise…

The soul of this very unique artists’ property is undoubtedly the studio that forms part of their interesting house. Around the studio are some of the oldest stones on earth, and every day the mountain looks different. The building is almost a sculpture itself; some walls have been clad with granite offcuts and each block has been hand-engraved. Local architect Pieter Mathews (maaa.co.za) designed the house and the owner, a sculptor, built it himself. Pieter acknowledges that he drew inspiration from the environment as well as from the artists’ work. It was this symbiosis that created a harmonious end result. Rough, heavy and natural materials were used throughout. The enormous studio doors were bought at an antique store and now hang on an iron rail – in the mornings, they…

The once neglected old Karoo house has now been beautifully restored, nestled among five tall eucalyptus trees with a view of the vineyards and orchards. Inside the house, visitors are welcomed by a rural charm that connects with the tranquillity of the environment. The original part of the farmhouse dates back to 1880 and the challenge was to restore this part to its full glory. Although an ugly duckling at first glance, there was a lot of potential. Renovations and building included the restoration of the high wooden ceilings, the stoep with its original broekielace was enlarged, and the three bedrooms each received an en-suite bathroom. Walls were broken through to create a comfortable flow between the different rooms. A new hearth, open on two sides, warms the spacious open…

On the remote farm close to a nature reserve, you’ll experience a combination of quiet luxury with touches of colour and sustainable design. In their search for a place with unspoilt nature the owners came across this 110-hectare farm between Montagu and Barrydale and fell in love with it. They wanted to build a modern cabin where they could go for endless walks and in the evenings gaze at the stars. And so beautiful Suidster was born. After sixteen years in Britain, Cobus van Wyk and Ruan van de Venter decided it was time to come home. With the assistance of interior designer and consultant Hendre Bloem (hendrebloem.com), a rectangular, steel-cladded house with one room of eleven by six metres was built. The footprint was kept small with solar panels,…

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We often hear: “How can I get my home to look as lovely as those in SARIE DECOR?” There are many answers to this, like an eye for detail and colour, plus lots of patience, but actually it all boils down to the people in your life. Laurika Rauch says it so beautifully in her song “Huis”: En waar ook al jy is, net daar is ek tuis. Omskep hierdie hart, kom maak dit ’n huis.…

The house originated from a granny flat, which was once an outside building of a house on a large plot of land. The plot was later subdivided and the cottage is now cosily hidden in a panhandle, where it disappears into the lush garden. It feels as if you live in the countryside in the middle of the city. One Saturday morning Christian van der Walt and Anli Jones were browsing an antique store in Parktown North near the cottage into which they had recently moved. A place with brick walls painted yellow, avocado green bathrooms and a yellowed pine ceiling. An antique château door caught their attention. Although it was rusty, without glass and without any handles, the delicate wrought iron frame captivated them. Not that they knew at…

This is a place where the calm and beauty of the surrounding nature reign supreme. The summers are mild, the winters bitingly cold, but the landscape remains endlessly breathtaking. That’s why the modern home is designed so that every room provides a view. An anthill beside the stoep steps began to take shape when the very first sod was turned for the foundations in 2016 – and it remains there to this day, untouched as testimony to the respect for nature. The exterior walls of the long house, built with a solid steel frame and concrete floors, are dressed in treated South African pine (rhinowood.co.za) allowing the house to blend with the surrounding veld. To top it off, it’s particularly low maintenance. In the centre of the house is the…

Behind the elegant Victorian facade, painted in sage green, a whole world unfolds before you. Rustic charm has been seamlessly combined with contemporary and antique elements, even Eastern Colonial. After decades of minimalism dominance, everything has been stylishly curated in this house in Philadelphia where more is better. “The project was more of a resurrection than a restoration,” says Dapper de Wet of his beautiful farmhouse that dates back to 1860. He bought the house, part of which was used as a general store, about five years ago on a whim. At that stage he lived in Singapore and the pandemic made him come home sooner than planned. Dapper, who works in finance and is a travel photographer, had been out of the country for decades and lived in world…

The flat-roofed house in typical Karoo building style, complete with a deep stoep and broekielace, sits on the outskirts of the village under the watchful eye of the Compassberg. More than 100 years old, neatly whitewashed, with traditional wooden shutters, cacti by the roadside and pots with aloes on either side of the front door, the house has an almost modest facade. It doesn’t reveal the luxury and almost bohemian look of the exquisite décor and art that await the visitor. The high ceilings, thick walls and original wooden floors create the perfect canvas for a harmony of old and new. The interior is layered, with exceptional quality being the hallmark throughout the home. The idea was that it should reflect the heritage of the environment, therefore antique and vintage…

Near the outskirts of Prince Albert, you’ll find a typical Karoo home on a smallholding. On one side, there’s a small orchard of fruit trees, and on the other end, a paddock where Angora goats graze peacefully. The house on the property, one of the last ones outside the village that had remained intact, stood empty for many years. Once a subsistence farm, the place became dilapidated. The few renovations that had been done were unaesthetic and substandard. When it came onto the market, the property included a shed and a farm dam, and the veld was ideal for Angora farming – it ticked all the boxes for a mohair weaving business. At least this was what Frances van Hasselt’s mother, Gay, reckoned. After her studies and a couple of…

Whimsical, nostalgic and colourful are the guidelines for a gallery wall in your home. Gone are the days when only original art would do, so there are no excuses for empty walls. Your wall display can feature anything from children’s artwork to a framed string of sentimental beads – even beautiful plates. A gallery wall should evoke an emotion: maybe a smile, perhaps a warm sense of nostalgia. It brings light to a room and showcases your individuality. In the digital era, it’s within everyone’s reach to browse websites for pictures you like that are free to download. You can have them printed on good-quality paper and frame them yourself. Or visit online stores such as mjdesignstudiosa.com to inspire you with beautifully styled photos of prints as well as frames…

MOCHA MOUSSE After grey dominated décor for a long time, warmer colours are making a comeback. In a turbulent world full of uncertainty, there’s a deep longing for stability and a sense of security. The leading colour authority Pantone identified Mocha Mousse as its Colour of the Year, an earthy shade with a medium brown undertone. The name instantly evokes something delicious like chocolate or a latte – something comforting, which makes it perfect for the modern interior. The colour emphasises the importance of connecting with nature. It’s unpretentious, sophisticated and elegant. The soft tone brings a sense of calm to a space, with a style that speaks of ease, tranquillity, and warmth. Mocha Mousse is versatile and its strength lies in the variety of ways it can be used.…

The road leading to the charming cottage winds through the West Coast National Park. It is secluded and stands ever so resolutely near the sandy point of a small bay in Schrywershoek, only a stone’s throw from Churchhaven. In 1960 Theodore Wiehahn bought the coastal farm Schrywershoek with the exact wooden cottage, which then had a blue roof. In 2020 the present owners took on the huge task of renovating the house, a known landmark in the area, from floor to ceiling. The whole house – outside, inside, the roof and even the deck – was painted white to create a brand new and fresh look. The décor colours are white and blue, with shades of soft green, sand colour and a touch of red. Nothing more was needed, since…

The patch of land on which the three old lumberer’s cabins stand is a romantic paradise. It’s almost impossible to take in all the beauty at once; a feast of colour, sound and flavour wherever you turn. Colourful carpets, floral cushions, William Morris wallpaper and freshly picked flowers adorn the characterful rooms. Every piece of furniture, painting and rug have been thoughtfully selected to make these homes truly special. The larger cottage is called Sylvan and its décor is inspired by the indigenous forest next to the property. The name Sylvan fittingly refers to the peace and calm evoked by a shady, wooded place. There are two bedrooms and a gorgeous new bathroom clad with fragrant cedar wood. The smaller cottage, Floreo, is equally stunning and just a stone’s throw…

From both the exterior and interior of this home, it is clear that respect for the environment has prevailed in the design. Wood, stone and every useful item already on the farm were used to keep the carbon footprint as small as possible. The house and outside buildings had once been inhabited, but were neither attractive nor had architectural value. The challenge was how they could be reused and rebuilt. Intensely aware of the environmental impact a building project can have, especially given the primeval history of the location, architect Lee de Wit’s (anti-object.com) first thought wasn’t how the place should look. He instead struggled with the question: What can we do and plant here to give something back to earth? Thus, the concept of a farm garden with a…

One of Tulbagh’s oldest buildings is the Kloosterskool, built in 1797. With its gables, thick whitewashed clay walls, wooden rafters and thatched roof, the property has the typical characteristics of the old Cape Winelands architecture. No longer a convent, it’s now an extraordinary sanctuary with a yoga studio. In more recent years, the famed artist Christo Coetzee lived here. In the 1970s he came to Tulbagh to look for freedom and found contentment in simplicity, restraint and humility, says the current owner: “I think he also had a good time and enjoyed his life here.” After his death in 2000, some of the rooms were converted into a gallery to celebrate his life and work. A couple of years ago Abigail Rands discovered the remarkable property in the Boland town.…

The massive volume of the house, filled with light and plants, melts into the green heart of the Highveld. The large 35-hectare property with a landscape full of subtle colours and plays of light was the ideal inspiration for a modern interpretation of the traditional Karoo farmhouse vernacular. The architect started off with the archetypal child’s drawing of a house: a pointed roof, a door, and windows. The end result was a steel and glass facade, open concrete beams and standard bricks, which were later coated with a cement slurry. At the centre of the home is a double-volume stoep-conservatory in glass and steel. This offers not only spectacular views of nature in all directions, but also glimpses into other interior spaces such as two adjacent offices with glass walls.…