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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.

Bay window in study framed by tall bookcases Guest bathroom with large ornate mirror and Chinese side table Pendant light fittings suspended over kitchen island Feature portrait Canopy bed and Malawi cane chair in children's room Feature portrait Detail of aloe artwork Feature portrait Chinese lacquered panel in entrance hall Cane chairs around antique dining table Detail of antique bird cage and planters Garden room with folk art style painted ceiling Rustic wooden table in family room





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

Streamlined and durable wood benches flank a rustic table with a zinc top that can handle spills with ease. Chairs of various styles and finishes flank a 19th century farm table.  Sarah is a master at combining traditional symmetry with a freer rustic style. Sarah creates collection by grouping pieces similar in style, shape, and color. Custom-made bookcases stand on each side of the a 19th century limestone fireplace surround. Sarah designed the range hood to go with the classic 1930s Wedgwood stove that came with the house Old wood candlesticks impart a sculptural interest to the limestone mantle. A rare 18th century statue of the angel Gabriel takes place of pride on the sideboard. A metal basket topped with a mirror and filled with wooden bowling balls makes for a fun and functional coffee table. A hutch holds items that reflect the couple’s affinity for nature and preference for earthy textures. Oversize carved wooden rosary beads spill out of a tarnished loving cup. The custom cabinetry was painted with chalk paint, and then burnished with a wax treatment. A stately stairway 
leads to the second floor personal spaces.





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

Dutchy, the family Cavalier King Charles spaniel, greets guests at the front of gallery that wraps around the house. Nature comes in via the powder room banana-leaf wallpaper pattern and a colorful painting. With a myriad of shells arranged in a mosaic-like designed the fireplaces the focal point of the living room. Traditional  style goes bold in the kitchen where white crown and box moldings are offset by lively leaf-green walls. The mater suite features a West-Indian style tongue-and-groove ceiling, grass cloth walls and turquoise accents. The family room takes its color cue from the water surrounding the home. Even the changing room to the swimming pool is lavished with color Wherever you look, there is always an element that really waterside living. Here, the surfboard is the star. Built-in bookshelves keep favorite tones and a collection of shells neatly organized. Blue and white fabrics give the boy's room a nautical mood. Upholstered chairs  balance the heft of the the dining room rustic farm table . The inviting table setting included rattan chargers,Classic Bamboo china by Juliska, ceramic fish bowls and shell napkin rings. Th Small family enjoy the second floor balcony overlooking the water.





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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.

Function meets imagination in an easy to clean zinc platter turned blackboard for grocery lists, messages or menus. A classic dresser paired with vintage mirror evokes a Scandinavian influence. An ample antique tub, a linen-clad bench and an oversize mirror set the bathroom elegant mood. Elegant mercury candle holders balance more rustic elements. In the library, a new coffee table fits in nicely with a traditional wing chair, an antique corner cabinet and a graphic black and white sign. Neatly stacked and contained bath essentials are 
kept handy in an open metal shelf. Designed to promote a peaceful environment, the bedroom is sparsely furnished yet with a canopied bed dressed in lightweight linens reminiscent of a cocoon. Weathered pewter dishes add a timeless vibe. A graphic farm sign makes a strategic focal point. Vintage chairs are elegantly clad in prized French fabric. Modern chairs dressed in slipcovers cozy up to the spacious table custom-made from recycled lumber.The drum shade contributes to the sleek and simple look.  and sporting a contemporary design. A long narrow galvanized container offers a safe home for candles without infringing on space. Daughters Sophie and Gweneal share playtime with their pets. A cherub statue, fabric roses and a glittering head form set a romantic vignette on an old metal cabinet in the bedroom.





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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 Feature portrait Detail of display shelf Kitchen with island and modern light fitting Modern living room in neutral palette Feature portrait Garden cottage living area Bedroom in garden cottage Feature portrait Living room with fireplace and wall mounted candelabra View of modern kitechen from living area Detail of Malawi chairs and Bamileke table Modern bedroom enclosed by curtains





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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.

Pairing rustic elements with more refined pieces creates interesting visual moments. A stone and a sprig of greenery recalls the garden beyond. Practical and beautiful, vintage painted bureaus stand in for skimpy nightstands. Accessorizing with white items contributes to visual continuity. 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. 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.  In Leah's home, authentic items, like this French girandole and Murano mirror, are valued over newly minted, store-bought items. A fanciful French dresser converts to a practical bathroom vanity when a sink basin is dropped in. Sparkling antique and bespoke jewelry become part of the decor. Silver and glass items add shimmer and elegance. 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. Candles and roses make a romantic centerpiece that highlights the rustic elegance of the room. Vintage crystal and shells gathered on seaside strolls are favored accessories.





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

A small painting of a chateau and lavender fields backs a delicate Limoges bath set. A Texas cowhide anchors an elegant seating area in the master bedroom. Santos are French religious statues meant to be displayed at home. Here a reproduction saint is displayed with a silver mirror 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. Matching crystal chandeliers, Louis XVI style chairs, ironstone ceramics both old and new, set the tone for the kitchen. 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 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. Artfully refinished by Anita, a curvy vanity shares center stage with a Louis Philippe mirror and wooden wall sconces outlined in gold paint.  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. In the upstairs hallway, Anita created a display worthy of a French flea market. 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.

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.  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. This primitive cupboard is
a Swedish antique. It tucks neatly into a corner of the dining room, lending its simple beauty along with extra storage. 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. Silver is allowed to mellow to a subtle patina to match the laid-back but luxurious style. 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. 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. Thanks to their clean lines, antique Swedish dining chairs mix easily with a French limestone table. Worn floors add  authentic vintage character.  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. “ Contrasting primitive  and polished creates design energy. No starched napkins for this house; natural linen is more suited to the couple’s easy elegant style. 
Rather than purely decorative, architectural salvage has a sense of purpose in this home. Replacing glass with mirror in salvaged window frames and French doors creates design interest.





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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.

Old, inexpensive European paintings and prints, even from flea markets, create the right atmosphere, especially when displayed as Rene did here.  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. 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. Renee keeps the bedroom French blue and white theme fluid with pillows sporting variations on the hues and floral and pastoral patterns. Renee uses flea market shutters imaginatively as cabinet doors and  interior window coverings. 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 Shutters lead to the bath, where a clawfoot tub and a Turkish marble sink on old stone pavers set an old-world mood. Renee is an avid gardener and reaps the benefits with colorful blooms.
A small easel displays  a vintage book about the old city of New Orleans. 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. Renee fashioned a window scarf from a remnant of a vintage French fabric. When visitors drop by, they often head to the sunny galley kitchen, perhaps to enjoy a glass of wine with a baguette and cheese. 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.





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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.

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. 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.
In true farmhouse fashion a sink skirt covers the plumbing below an aged copper basin.
An old sugar mold makes a sweet utensil holder.  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. 
The master bath's focal point is a 19th century zinc-lined copper tub made in Paris in the 1860s. An antique majolica bowl coddles heavenly blue eggs. 
A Welsh dresser showcases Penelope’s vintage ‘Happy Bird’ china and keeps the hand painted plates and mugs within easy reach.  The bathroom features a pair of identical console sinks. Each is topped with a matching mirror.
The couple’s bedroom is dressed in assorted toile and check fabric with elegant faded rose drapery forming a sleeping alcove. At the foot of the bed, a button tufted ottoman hides a pop-up TV.
Lime washed pink ochre walls impart warmth to the living room. Custom-made slipcovers combine a cornucopia of snazzy red prints and cheerful stripes.  A painted wardrobe in the bedroom holds books and personal treasures. With its double metal and rolled doors, the front entrance reveals the elegant interior of the home.





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