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Wilken
Through a contemporary renovation, this heritage home in one of Johannesburg's oldest suburbs capitalises on year-round sun and a leafy landscape.

Feature portrait Chinese lacquered panel in entrance hall Canopy bed and Malawi cane chair in children's room Detail of butterflies in frames Cane chairs around antique dining table Detail of antique crystal table lamp Pendant lights suspended over kitchen island Pendant light fittings suspended over kitchen island Feature portrait Bay window in study framed by tall bookcases Shuttered window in en-suite bathroom Entrance hall with French pane windows and door Living room in black, white and grey palette





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French Spirit in California
A faithful restoration brings authentic charm, a little drama and big comfort to a California farmhouse.

Oversize carved wooden rosary beads spill out of a tarnished loving cup. The aged patina of the master bedroom's walls was created by a treatment that involves mixing paint with water and spraying it on wet plaster. Old wood candlesticks impart a sculptural interest to the limestone mantle. Streamlined and durable wood benches flank a rustic table with a zinc top that can handle spills with ease. Sarah designed the range hood to go with the classic 1930s Wedgwood stove that came with the house A hutch holds items that reflect the couple’s affinity for nature and preference for earthy textures. A metal basket topped with a mirror and filled with wooden bowling balls makes for a fun and functional coffee table. Custom-made bookcases stand on each side of the a 19th century limestone fireplace surround. Sarah creates collection by grouping pieces similar in style, shape, and color. The custom cabinetry was painted with chalk paint, and then burnished with a wax treatment. A clock keeps watch over a European white mud beeskep and a colorful taxidermy Sarah is a master at combining traditional symmetry with a freer rustic style. The antique cabinet holds an assortment of wicker-wrapped jugs, olive oil jars and vintage dishes.





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Waterside Living
Refreshed with colours borrowed for sky, surf and sand, as dated waterfront properties is bought back to life.

Near the twins bedrooms, a small space serves as a study. By the outdoor shower, colorful signs give a fun sense of directions and distances. Upholstered chairs balance the heft of the the dining room rustic farm table . Tiles and green hues tie together the kitchen and breakfast area. Even the changing room to the swimming pool is lavished with color The hallway welcomes with colors and materials that reflect the location. The family room takes its color cue from the water surrounding the home. Nature comes in via the powder room banana-leaf wallpaper pattern and a colorful painting. Coral-like napkin rings and aqua and white napkins are reminders of the coastal setting. Dutchy, the family Cavalier King Charles spaniel, greets guests at the front of gallery that wraps around the house. The mater suite features a West-Indian style tongue-and-groove ceiling, grass cloth walls and turquoise accents. Th Small family enjoy the second floor balcony overlooking the water. Soft shade a blue animate a guest bedroom. For counterpoint a seagrass headboard, a raffia bolster and bamboo shades add texture.





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A Place in the Country
A dramatic mix of remnants from the past and modern pieces brings a renewed beauty and energy to a vintage Virginia farmhouse.

Designed to promote a peaceful environment, the bedroom is sparsely furnished yet with a canopied bed dressed in lightweight linens reminiscent of a cocoon. In the library, Jon Paul built the bookshelves and added a barn door sliding rail to which he attached an old apple ladder. A cherub statue, fabric roses and a glittering head form set a romantic vignette on an old metal cabinet in the bedroom. Weathered pewter dishes add a timeless vibe. An ample antique tub, a linen-clad bench and an oversize mirror set the bathroom elegant mood. Wooden pegs attached to a board of similar finish make a classy and efficient towel rack. A long narrow galvanized container offers a safe home for candles without infringing on space. Neatly stacked and contained bath essentials are 
kept handy in an open metal shelf. A versatile old hospital stainless-steel rolling cart is used as an extra set of shelves for practical access to everyday items. Elegant mercury candle holders balance more rustic elements. In the library, a narrow table functions as a desk In the den, wool throw, raw linen, and a woven rug bring cozy, tactile accents to the den’s sofa and chair. A classic dresser paired with vintage mirror evokes a Scandinavian influence.





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Rupperti Yazdi
The Cape Town home of Berlin-based couple, Stefan Rupperti and Alexander Yazdi, is a masterclass in melding historial character with contemporary elegance.

View of living room through to dining Living room with fireplace and wall mounted candelabra Guest bedroom with tropical themed feature wall Classical black and white bathroom Modern bedroom enclosed by curtains Modern bedroom with curved head board Modern compact bathroom Study area in guest bedroom Feature portrait Kitchen with island and modern light fitting Modern living room in neutral palette Detail of basin View of modern kitechen from living area





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A Love Affair with White
A warm palette and plenty of touchable textures create a home that feels as good as it looks.

Because the kitchen is part of an open floor plan, Leah and Steve opted for “a more furniture-like” approach to cabinetry by designing it to appear as if supported on legs. A fanciful French dresser converts to a practical bathroom vanity when a sink basin is dropped in. Furniture with simple frames and plenty of stowing power keeps the look calm and uncluttered in the living room, including a vintage store counter and an accent side table. A stone and a sprig of greenery recalls the garden beyond. Sparkling antique and bespoke jewelry become part of the decor. Silver and glass items add shimmer and elegance. Accessorizing with white items contributes to visual continuity. Candles and roses make a romantic centerpiece that highlights the rustic elegance of the room. Leah Anderson decorates with fewer pieces, each with show-stopping style, like the pedestal table and a salvaged, gothic-arch window made into a stately mirror frame. An antique Murano glass mirror presides over a French chest of drawer painted a soft grey. Vintage crystal and shells gathered on seaside strolls are favored accessories. Practical and beautiful, vintage painted bureaus stand in for skimpy nightstands. Pairing rustic elements with more refined pieces creates interesting visual moments.





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Chic Meets Cosy
Design aficionado Anita Joyce brings the iconic French farmhouse style to her Texas home.

A Texas cowhide anchors an elegant seating area in the master bedroom. Anita creates a little vignette by uniting a favorite book of essays, a horn-handled magnifying glass and a cage filled with lottery balls. Lavender-scented French milled soap sits on a tiny hand-painted porcelain tray Anita found in France. Anita employed harmonious grays and blues to give her dining room a serene appeal. The walls soft color forms a serene backdrop while gunmetal gray linen graces the ruffle-skirted chair cushions. A cozy stone– tiled fireplace is the natural focal point of the Joyce family’s living room. Above, architectural doors cleverly hide a flat-screen TV. Matching crystal chandeliers, Louis XVI style chairs, ironstone ceramics both old and new, set the tone for the kitchen. A garden chair and pitcher of flowers bring outdoor flavor to the bedroom. Toile de Jouy is a traditional fabric in French homes. The master bath, with its freestanding tub, heirloom chandelier and an array of French accents makes it easy to imagine you are soaking away your cares in Provence For the guest bedroom, Anita chose a French toile for its color and pattern. A small painting of a chateau and lavender fields backs a delicate Limoges bath set. A massive bronze lantern hangs above breakfast room table. Built-in plate racks stretch from floor to ceiling to hold Anita’s collection of plates. The master bedroom centers on a grey and cream color scheme with a reproduction Parisian architectural find.





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Continental Charm
For interiors that look beautiful but live hard, fashion designer Lorna Goode combines old and new, earthy and elegant.

Lorna had the walls designed around this antique French fireplace; they are extra thick to house the two-way limestone beauty. She’s owned the carved chairs for more than 20 years. “ In the master bedroom, travertine floors are an eco-friendly choice that offer subtle pattern and easy care. Mirrors take the place of glass in salvaged French doors. The kitchen island’s counterop is fashioned from pewter, inspired by a restaurant in France. The tongue-and-groove ceiling is original to the home. Contrasting primitive and polished creates design energy. Tea, cookies and roses set on a mirror table are perfectly at home next to a cozy leather chair. Thanks to their clean lines, antique Swedish dining chairs mix easily with a French limestone table. Worn floors add authentic vintage character. A tabletop dressmaker form makes a sculptural caddy for necklaces. Greenery and flowers add pops of pure color to her neutral palette. Lorna reimagined several pieces of salvage to create this clever wet bar. The white center piece—a section saved from an old cupboard—is surrounded by drawers made of vintage wood. The same wood was used to make wall shelves that drop from a salvaged eyebrow window frame. Silver is allowed to mellow to a subtle patina to match the laid-back but luxurious style. No starched napkins for this house; natural linen is more suited to the couple’s easy elegant style. Natural materials such as leather, stone and wood marry traditional furniture designs for a living room that’s both stylish and sturdy. Windows are left undressed for maximum light and views. The island pewter top can handle a lot of wear and tear in style. It also makes a great backdrop for colorful pottery and seasonal goods. Mixing and matching new and antiques is one of Lorna's favorite design trick. Though it looks custom and old world, this elegant vanity is a new readymade piece.





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History Reclaimed
In the fabled Lower Garden District of New Orleans, a forgotten home is reborn as a charming pied-a-terre.

In a corner of the living room, Renee creates the feel of an elegant Parisian cafe with a wine glass-lined wall, stylish table and dressed up chairs. Renee visited historic homes like Malmaison, Napoleon and Josephine Bonaparte’s country place outside Paris, in search of inspiration for her home's rich and dramatic wall colors. Renee uses flea market shutters imaginatively as cabinet doors and interior window coverings. In the living room an intimate dining space boasts a recessed shelving area home to Renee's collection of vintage glasses and French coffee cups. When visitors drop by, they often head to the sunny galley kitchen, perhaps to enjoy a glass of wine with a baguette and cheese. Shutters lead to the bath, where a clawfoot tub and a Turkish marble sink on old stone pavers set an old-world mood. In the living room, an oversize poster by 1920s French-Italian artist Leonetto Cappiello adds drama, along with a salvaged column and a scrolled-arm leather sofa. Old, inexpensive European paintings and prints, even from flea markets, create the right atmosphere, especially when displayed as Rene did here. Renee fashioned a window scarf from a remnant of a vintage French fabric. A galvanized tin flower vendor’s vase is a memento of travels through Italy . The imposing pier mirror is a New Orleans original that Renee bought at an estate sale on the grand St. Charles Avenue. Pale blue hydrangeas nestled in an old container add a romantic note to the bedroom. A one-of-a-kind iron tester bed was cus-tom welded for the bedroom by master craftsman Larry Rousell. Floor-to-ceiling windows meet original wood floors, patched together from what Renee could salvage from the fire. “I do love the color contrast on the floor!” she says





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French Rendition
There's an old saying among realtors that the three most important factors in whether a house or property get sold quickly are location, location, and location. That saying is never truer than along California's Pacific Coast.

An antique majolica bowl coddles heavenly blue eggs. Originally crafted for a French convent, the table’s small cubbies held the nuns’ dishes. When it was time for sustenance, the nun’s plates were at the ready. A hand painted ceramic rooster, given to the owners by Oprah Winfrey, perches on the dining room table. Penelope’s mother’s antique Italian chairs, dressed in hand-embroidered seat covers, surround the table. A Welsh dresser showcases Penelope’s vintage ‘Happy Bird’ china and keeps the hand painted plates and mugs within easy reach. Soft blues, country red and ochre yellows are the basis for the kitchen’s décor. The upper cupboards match the room’s trim while the lower cabinetry sports a rich crimson hue. Lime washed pink ochre walls impart warmth to the living room. Custom-made slipcovers combine a cornucopia of snazzy red prints and cheerful stripes. With its double metal and rolled doors, the front entrance reveals the elegant interior of the home. The master bath's focal point is a 19th century zinc-lined copper tub made in Paris in the 1860s. The bathroom features a pair of identical console sinks. Each is topped with a matching mirror. A painted wardrobe in the bedroom holds books and personal treasures. A space saving pot rack stands above the stout island that was painted in duck egg blue, wb=chin matches the doors' trim. An inviting window seat and a slipcovered French chair are sited at the heart of the big hall. A parade of chic pillows presents a mini-history of textile artistry. An old sugar mold makes a sweet utensil holder. In true farmhouse fashion a sink skirt covers the plumbing below an aged copper basin.





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