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ISSUE 2 2013 THE HOUSE PLANNER
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the ConCept a creative studio environment filled with professional consultants showcasing refreshing & inspiring ideas from selected exhibitors.
THE HOUSE PLANNER | 42 Kenton Road, Kenton on Sea046 648 3408 | [email protected] | www.houseplanner.co.zaPOLLOS PURDON 082 373 6635 | [email protected]
EXHIBITORS LIST 04
STAGE 1 PLANNING 06
STAGE 2 SUPERSTUCTURE 12
STAGE 3 LIFESTYLE 16
Architectural Design | Inspiring Materials Conveyancing | Land Surveyors | Spacial Design
Roof Design and Manufacture | CeilingsSecurity Doors | Windows & Doors | FlooringBuilding Materials | Building ContractorsPlumbing | Sanware & Taps
Global Trends | Love for Fabrics | SculptureFashion from Australia | Landscaping | Antiques Property | Finance | Security & Armed Response
Homeground Coffee still extracting ideas @ Crema in The House Planner Kitchen
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the elixir of modern life coffee
The botanical marvelcarl linnaeus,the swedish botanist, described the first coffee species Coffea arabica in 1753.
the taxonomy of coffee (the conception, naming, and classification of biological organism groups) has been under recent review and may not yet be completely finalized yet, the outcome of which may lead to a taxonomic revision into one genus coffea with more than 100 species. commercial coffee production, however, is based on two plant species, Coffea arabica l. (arabica coffee) and C. canephora Pierre ex Froehn. (robusta coffee). all species within the genus coffea are of tropical african origin.
the botanical truths which can be verified as fact:
coffee comes from the fruit of an evergreen shrub, or tree, which flourishes in tropical and subtropical regions around the world. Depending on their species and variety, the plants vary enormously in appearance – the evergreen foliage may be practically any shade from yellowy-green to deep green or even bronze, and the shiny leaves are corrugated, more so for robusta than arabica. some plants remain small shrubs, while others would tower at 18 metres if they were not kept pruned for ease of harvesting. the trees produce delicate clusters of jasmine-scented blossoms, and fruit known as “cherries”. cocooned in each cherry, protected by pulp and parchment, are two coffee beans. a coffee tree takes 4 to 5 years to mature and begin producing coffee cherries, and then can produce enough cherries to yield one kilogram of roasted coffee each year.
having briefly touched on the botanical beginnings and rich cultural background of the coffee bean, there remains many processes in between the coffee cherry and the brewed cup: from farming, harvesting, processing and shipping, to roasting @ homeground and finally brewing – which we will discover in future coffee explorations. all while enjoying the homeground advantage!
Fuel for thought: almost nine thousand beans are needed to produce one kilogram of roasted coffee, few commodities require so much human effort – nine thousand reasons to enjoy your next cup @ creMa
From Bean to cup Part 1: Bean Beginnings
Many think coffee preparation and consumption is a modern practice for the sophisticated few, but it has actually been a human habit for hundreds of years.
ever since its migration from north-east africa to arabia many hundreds of years ago, coffee has oiled the wheels of communication, inspired creative minds, stimulated the tired, and, for countless devotees the world over, become a daily necessity.
All theory is grey. Green is the golden tree of life – GOETHE
Despite the vast literature assembled by many historians, no one has ever been able to say positively how and when the coffee plant was discovered. its origins therefore remain shrouded in legend in which truth and imagination are entwined.
the most favoured tale of the first discovery of coffee – documented in the 17th century, possibly occurred centuries before that time - involves the ethiopian goatherd kaldi, who sees his flock eating coffee cherries and dancing. kaldi likewise eats and dances – his exhilaration prompts him to tell the abbot of a nearby monastery of his discovery. Disapproving of this diabolical substance, the abbot throws the cherries on a fire; the resulting aroma, however, convinces him that they must be of divine origin. he makes an infusion of the roasted, ground beans which he gives to his monks to help to keep them awake during night prayers.
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AS we embrace another season with
vigour and excitement, we look back on the past year and the wonderful support we have received.
A huge thanks to all our Clients, Exhibitors and Advertisers...After the tremendous success of our first Summer 2012 issue,The House Planner is proud to present our second issue of In Print.
The feedback from our Readers was very positive all round and they found our Publication to be helpful and inspirational ! Most Readers were surprised that this high-quality Publication is for free !
This venture has introduced me to one of the great minds in our business, Michael Street from Stretford Space with whom I work closely on our projects. We also feature top Decorators, Artists, Installers and Manufacturers and are so very impressed with their work.
Meeting Judith Doubell, Photographer, has been so refreshingand I could spend days with her capturing the beauty around us.There is so much of it…
There is a common parallel between the Graphic and Built Design environment which I find exuberating and am so inspired by our gracious Graphic Designer, Caria Steyn from My Drawing Room and I cannot wait to work on the next issue.
And lastly – a HUGE hug for my dear husband and partner, Adrian Purdon, who has no hair left – thank you for your supreme support in this wonderful venture.
Warm wishes,
Pollos Purdon
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BalustraDing Alum-a-bal Jason Jorgenson 041 373 2451 [email protected]
BlinDs & shutters EBM Jason Miltz 041 484 7428 [email protected]
Luxaflex Jaco swanepoel 041 363 0661 [email protected]
Braais & FirePlaces The Fire Works Warwick Muller 041 365 2636 [email protected]
Bricks & PaVing Makana Bricks Mark van Zyl 046 636 1173 [email protected]
FaBrics The Blumberg Fabric Co angela Boucher 041 586 3338 [email protected]
Flooring The Tile House trish Beyleveld 044 382 7825 [email protected] Top Carpets Derick kleynhans 046 624 2353 [email protected]
TrueWood Bernhard Von heynitz 021 300 0002 [email protected]
Floorworx Debbie Boardman 043 701 5861 [email protected] Midas Earthcote neil Mulder 041 581 5433 [email protected] Speedheat henk engelbrecht 082 320 2488 [email protected] glass & glaZing Sublime Glass scott Whitaker 072 725 9633 [email protected]
Frameless Glass Concepts Jason Jorgenson 041 373 2451 [email protected]
ironMongery Mercury Fittings sales 021 702 0905 [email protected]
kitchen, MarBle & granite Stretford Space Michael street 082 457 8260 [email protected] Crankshaw Marble & Granite graham Pohlmann 045 839 7191 [email protected] lighting & accesories Selective Lighting Warwick Muller 041 365 2636 [email protected]
Paint Dulux Let’s Colour 046 648 3408 [email protected]
Midas Earthcote neil Mulder 041 581 5433 [email protected]
Hollywood Dècor Matthew Macleod 083 320 5978 [email protected]
sanWare & taPs Cobra inga spence 041 367 4730 [email protected] Aquatrip chris De Wet steyn 082 716 8020 [email protected]
Jeeves Mark Bennett 021 706 2604 [email protected]
Zack Accessories Mark Bennett 021 706 2604 [email protected] Pennyware Distributers Jerome small 041 368 5857 [email protected]
security Trellidor rob nel 046 624 4131 [email protected]
Hi-Tec andre Wille 046 636 1660 [email protected]
solar, energy & PluMBing Ndlambe Plumbing rudi Franz 073 827 9793 [email protected]
susPenDeD Flooring Voidcon geoff Dunn tel: 082 557 4468 [email protected]
rooFs & ceilings Trusses & Timbers hennie engelbreght 041 484 7773 [email protected] Pennacchini george Pennacchini 043 722 4626 [email protected]
WinDoWs & Doors Inso Aluminium rudy oosthuizen 046 624 4262 [email protected]
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Inspiring materials...
STRUCTURAL GLASS – inspired walls& roofs to become windows...
Glass blocks and plate glass revolutionized Modern Architecture. In combining steel construction with toughened glass, walls & roofs became windows. With steel bearing most of the structural weight, walls no longer needed to be load-bearing and could be replaced by glass. New methods now allow us to play with the composition of glass, adding pigments and textures. By being able to mould and curve it we can now create Glass Sculptures in Architecture.
In previous architectural periods, glass was manufactured to resemble marble as it was used for wall coverings, but by mid-20th century architects were able to create larger glass panels allowing glass to be used as walls themselves. This brought exterior spaces into the building and created an even bigger illusion of internal space. Architects also started to incorporate glass into roofs, sometimes even replacing roofs completely with glass domes, bringing light into buildings like never before.
With all of the regulations, laws, by-laws and ordinances that are being revised to incorporate and adhere to “Green Architecture”, glass usage is affected the most. All buildings being built now have to comply with the Energy Efficiency guidelines set - this basically means that the heat-loss in winter and heat-gain in summer due to external natural factors should be kept to a minimal / prevented as much as possible. Technology in the manufacturing of glass has made huge strides and there is a vast variety of glazing options available to assist the Architect as well as “add-ons” to the building to screen, filter and block UV rays without compromising on natural sunlight or the aesthetics of the building.
In closing, we should not need to rely on artificial methods of controlling the temperature in buildings; but rather rely on intelligent, innovative and original Architectural Design.
STEEL – inspired the skyscraper, revolutionized urban Architecture...
In 1880 Chicago produced the world’s first Skyscraper. By using steel frames and steel cross members, a relatively light but very strong structure
was created that enabled us to add more storeys than ever before. The new Architecture that came out of the Chicago School featured sharp angles and iconic heights; both possible with the new steel skeletons. The curtain walls supported by steel frames also allowed for more internal space. Another benefit was that these buildings were to a large extent fireproof - something that was still uppermost in the Built Industries’ minds in the aftermath of the ‘’Great Chicago Fire’’ in 1871. This new use of steel in Architecture produced iconic art-deco skyscrapers like the Chrysler Building in New York and altered urban skylines worldwide.
CONCRETE – inspired design freedom, versatility & clean, modern lines...
Concrete can be cast in any shape, encouraging innovative designs and architectural statements. This design freedom enabled architects to embrace Cubism, Modernism and Post-Modernism design styles. The strength of concrete now opened even more possibilities since internal walls could be placed further apart or even become obsolete, creating vast interior spaces with clean lines. Casting large sections at a time makes concrete construction fast and economical. The design down-side to this new Concrete Construction was it produced the 1950’s tower blocks and cold underground parking garages. However, on the upside it also produced prominent icons like the Sydney Opera House and Frank Lloyd Wright’s “Falling Water” design. The characteristics of concrete enabled Wright to mimic the natural rock formations by cantilevered concrete platforms. Concrete opened the doors for Architects to experiment with circular and spiral forms; breaking previous boundaries with uninhibited design possibilities.
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Stretford Space provides kitchen-dining-living-bedroom areas that exude effortless style and offer perfection in flow, form and function, based on the principles of open-plan living.
Working closely with our clients, we merge our clients’ needs with our unique approach of bespoke design, customer service, product knowledge, technical understanding and exceptional project delivery. The result: a service that surpasses expectations and adds real value to your home.
Stretford Space is a product of Stretford Holdings – the largest independent designer of bespoke kitchens and furniture in the Eastern Cape.
Port Elizabeth: 68 Westbourne Road, Central | +27 (0) 41 373 3189East London: 6 Recreation Road, Arcadia | +27 (0) 43 722 3553
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Stretford Space, the latest addition to the Stretford Holdings group, is a multi-disciplinary design led company specializing in the built environment,
offering turnkey solutions in all aspects of development, design and building.
Stretford Space delivers kitchen-dining-living-bedroom areas that exude effortless style and offer perfection in flow, form and function, based on the
principles of open plan living.
Working closely with our clients, we merge our clients’ needs with our unique approach of bespoke design, customer service, product knowledge, technical
understanding and exceptional project delivery. The result: a service that surpasses expectation and adds real value to your home.
We are delighted to open our latest showroom within the house planner at Kenton-on-sea.
Port Elizabeth : + 27 (0) 41 373 3189 East London: +27 (0) 43 722 3553
Web site: www.stretfordholdings.co.za “Design Inspired Solutions”
Stretford Space, the latest addition to the Stretford Holdings group, is a multi-disciplinary design led company specializing in the built environment, offering turnkey solutions in all aspects of development, design and building. Stretford Space delivers kitchen-dining-living-bedroom areas that exude effortless style and offer perfection in flow, form and function, based on the principles of open plan living. Working closely with our clients, we merge our clients’ needs with our unique approach of bespoke design, customer service, product knowledge, technical understanding and exceptional project delivery. The result: a service that surpasses expectation and adds real value to your home.
We are delighted to open our latest showroom within The House Planner at Kenton-on-Sea.
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We take pride in the loyalty,hard work and integrity of our staff
RICHVIEW ANKEROORD BUSHMANS CREEK KENTON ECO ESTATE
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“In addition to this we are able to access information pertaining to size, locality, zoning and ownership of land parcels throughout South Africa,” said Peter Sulter.
He added that the firm has been involved in the upliftment of underprivileged communities in the Eastern Cape for more than three decades in ensuring their rights to land.
Among the myriad expert services offered by the firm are: Cadastral surveying – Laying out of new townships, surveying of existing townships and sub-dividing of agricultural, rural and urban land. Airport surveying – Preparing survey reports of airports for the Civil Aviation Authority. Engineering surveying – Surveying of roads and dams, and setting out of buildings. Topographical surveying – Preparing contour maps and depicting physical features on plan. Sectional title surveying – Sub-dividing buildings and group housing schemes. Acting as property and township consultants – Completing planning, re-zoning and sub-divisional applications to the various authorities and government departments. Operating a land information system for certain towns
A trusted name in professional land surveying, and one of very few survey firms in South Africa to have successfully completed
airport surveys for the Civil Aviation Authority, is Grahamstown-based MEH Sulter & Son.
The firm, which specialises in professional land surveying, township, and property consulting, and sectional title surveying, was established 51 years ago by the late MEH Sulter, and since 1991has been run by his son Peter Sulter.
MEH Sulter & Son serves communities within a 100-kilometre radius of Grahamstown, including Kleinemonde, Alexandria, Paterson, Kirkwood, Somerset East, Adelaide, Fort Beaufort and Peddie.
The firm, which employs two professional land surveyors and one professional land surveyor-in-training, has access to all diagrams and general plans for these towns, as well as electronic maps of several administrative districts. These include Albany, Adelaide, Bedford, Somerset East, Alexandria, Bathurst and Fort Beaufort.
in the Eastern Cape – Involves maintaining electronic maps for towns within a 100km radius of Grahamstown.
MEH Sulter & Son has been involved in numerous large-scale projects over the years, and in the last ten years alone these have included:•SurveyingofKariegaHeightsinKenton-
on-Sea•SurveyingoftheKentonEco-Estate•PlanningandsurveyingoftheGolden
Mile development at Cannon Rocks•PreparingandsurveyingoftheBushman
Sands Golf Estate at Alicedale•PlanningandsurveyingoftheKings
Heights development in Grahamstown•SurveyingofTraleeEstatesinPortAlfred•Planningandsurveyingof9Private
Estates in Port Alfred•Planningandsurveyingofvarious
“lifestyle villages” in Port Alfred including the Genista development
•PlanningandsurveyingofthePinedaleEco-Estate near Bathurst
•Numerousfarmsurveys,includinganumber of large-scale surveys for private game reserves
•Involvementinpreparingsectional
title plans for many sectional title developments
•Assistingwithtopographicalsurveysand planning on Vamizi Island in Mozambique
•Surveyingofthousandsofstandsforlow-cost housing developments in Port Alfred (Nemato and Nkwenkwezi), Kenton-on-Sea (Ekuphumleni), Bushmansrivermouth (Marselle), Addo (Nomathamsanqa and Valentia), Alexandria (Kwanonqubela), Bathurst (Nolukhanyo), Grahamstown (Rhini), Paterson (Moreson and Kwasenzele), Cookhouse (Bongweni), Bedford (Nyarha), Adelaide (Lingelethu), Riebeek East and Kirkwood.
In addition to the professional land surveyors, MEH Sulter & Son employs a draughtswoman, three survey field assistants and office staff. Four of the nine employees are from previously disadvantaged backgrounds, and three of the nine are women. In 2008 the firm built three 60 square metre homes for indigent staff members, with more than 15 years’ service, at a cost of R250 000. “We take pride in the loyalty, hard work and integrity of our staff,” said Sulter.
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Development Area Developer Broker Name of Agent Number Joint Broker Agent Number
Kenton Eco Estate Kenton Blue Horizon Developments (Pty) Ltd Pam Golding Properties Kenton-on-Sea Margie Siegers 082 785 0778 Seeff Simon Oliver 082 653 5643
Bushmans Creek Boesmansriviermond Irwing 360 ISEA Ian Smith 082 859 2726
Richview Cannon Rocks Karridene Seeff Boknes and Cannon Rocks Almaré Smith 076 217 5873 Seeff Boknes and Cannon Rocks Mike DeNysschen 082 871 3752
Ankeroord CC Cannon Rocks Mr. LJ Muller & Mr IP Muller Golden Mile Estates Marliza Muller 072 671 8656 Pam Golding Properties Tracey Bull 046 654 0400
Summers Ridge Boesmansriviermond Summit Properties Trust Table Bay Estates Neville Dossan 082 456 2578
Rosland Square Grahamstown Thornbird Trade & Invest 55 (Pty) Ltd Remax Frontier Grahamstown Jean Rodgerson 082 772 0396 Sothebys Hayley Gadd 083 5655039
Independent Properties Monika Gaybba 082 855 0015 Sothebys Ashlea Brunette 082 8263409
Armitage Estates Gill Armitagae 082 651 9976 Van Niekerk Properties Kim van Niekerk 082 775 5178
Anchor Village Port Alfred Thornbird Trade & Invest 55 (Pty) Ltd Sothebys Port Alfred Heather Tyson 082 320 0121
Genista Port Alfred Wize Up Deals 135 CC Pam Golding Properties Port Alfred Isobel Meyer 082 414 9900 Sothebys Port Alfred Heather Tyson 082 320 0121
Doves on Huntly Grahamstown Wize Up Deals 135 CC Remax Frontier Grahamstown Jean Rodgerson 082 772 0396 Armitage Estates Gill Armitagae 082 651 9976
Van Niekerk Properties Kim van Niekerk 082 775 5178
Lindisfarne Grahamstown Thornbird Trade & Invest 55 (Pty) Ltd Remax Frontier Grahamstown Jean Rodgerson 082 772 0396 Armitage Estates Gill Armitagae 082 651 9976
Van Niekerk Properties Kim van Niekerk 082 775 5178
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Bring through pops of portable colour in accessories like vases, throws, scatter cushions, area rugs and artwork. Execute bold graphic designs in black and white. Yellow paired with grey is right on trend and produces a feeling of happy optimism for Autumn.
The Eastern Cape is a great place to seek out accent pieces informed by current trends. Mohair rugs, animal skins, antique treasures, handcrafted and upcycled items are all available at charmingly unique shops, dusty outlets, enticing auctions and from informal traders alongside the road! In the PE area try Vigne & Howard Auctioneers, Hinterveld for mohair, Colonial Antiques and as always Monsieur (sic) Price Home! When you’re done working that designer in you, visit one of the windy city’s secret spots. Pop in at Books and Bygones, part of Lawrence Street’s “antique strip”, then revive at La Boca (Spanish for “The Mouth”), a trendy bistro, deli and bakery around the corner in Clyde Street. Afterwards book a treatment with Num at Royal Siam Thai Massage in Walmer before returning home “globally rejuvenated” to cultivate your personalised space. Make your Autumn a grand one.
There is a strong individualised aesthetic ruling decorating trends today. Upcycling (love that term) is the past, present and future of interior design and nostalgic items are appearing in upscale interiors everywhere. Reinvigorate old reclaimed pieces with lacquer, shiny metal and glass. Casually style and purposefully mismatch objects that are full of heritage and personal meaning. Edit your own treasured belongings for a storied look that references your personal bank of travel, vintage and collected items.
Sustainability and a move to bring in nature are coming through in organic, rustic and botanic themes. Think textures that promote earth and ecology, natural fabrics that are warm and comfortable, mixed wood tones. Tactile qualities are celebrated in products that tell a story in a natural, unselfconscious style. Texture and simplicity are at the forefront of current design with natural materials and local handcrafted products lending wholesomeness to interiors. Leather, mohair, plaids, shiny ceramics, sheepskin upholstered furnishings, knotted details, oversized knits, animal skins and layered fabrics were all big at Maison & Objet Fall 2012/Winter 2013.
Economic, political and social factors; cultural, scientific and environmental issues, together with the creative climate, define what
resonates and reaches people globally on an emotional and motivational level. World affairs and events help shape fashion, interior and lifestyle trends and define how we are dressing, living in our homes and crafting our individual lifestyles.
As days become shorter and temperatures turn, nostalgia at Summer’s passing is eased by adjusting our lifestyles to embrace a cosier season. Maison & Objet Paris, the world famous design fair, gives an inspiring glimpse of what’s hot and what’s not. Where Milan dictates the rules of furniture design, international interior design professionals look no further than Paris for the season’s key trends in the art of living. Twice a year, Maison & Objet brings together prestigious fashion houses, leading craftspeople, designers and manufacturers in a magnificent tableaux of home trends, both present and future, that spans nine sprawling exhibition halls at Paris-Nord Villepinte. Design, colour and lifestyle trends first seen at Maison & Objet, are clear indicators of what will crop up in home and design stores across the globe.
Grand Autumn
TAp iNTO ThE GLOBAL TRENd TOwARdS AN iNdividUALiSEd AESThETiC AS
SUmmER fAdES TO AUTUmN
BY JACKIE AYLETT
One of the best ways to spot trends, is to look at the demographic of the consumers who drive the
markets. The baby boomers of the post World War II era, then the Generation x who were the children of the baby boomers, and to the generation Y who are in turn the offspring of the Generation x. With the advanced and high paced culture that the latter two generations have been exposed to, the spending power and free flow of instant information has meant that these members of the populace have more money to burn, and they know exactly what it is that they want to spend it on. This spending power does not just extend to high powered electronics, but also the more cultural aspects of life like art, the sciences and gardens.
The younger generations are able to afford their own homes relatively soon after being appointed to their first professional position. These are usually starter homes such as flats, town houses or small full title properties because they are affordable compared to bygone years. Although the large hectre, acre and half acre properties are still
being traded, the smaller home is the preferred choice of so many.
Just as trends exist in the cut throat smart phone market, trends are becoming big business in the less competitive garden industry. The most obvious trend is that smaller is better. This is so due to building technologies being more efficient in going vertical and high rise as land costs soar. Small spaces are more intimate and reflect the personalities of the owner far more effectively, as are they easier to maintain. The small spaces take the form of patios, courtyards and roof terraces, in fact any available space that can fit onto or hang off a building. Roof top gardening is not a new concept but one that offers the promise of urban agriculture and green zones within built up environments. Roof gardens help to control environmental effects of temperature, noise and aesthetic appeal.
The concept of green spaces has found its way onto vertical walls and sometimes entire structures that conjure images of the hanging gardens of Babylon. Vertical walls can be planted with just about anything which include edible plants for use in the kitchen. They are
easily attached to an irrigation system where water is recycled and added to water harvested from natural rainfall or grey water. Grey water being normally discarded bath, sink or shower water.
Small space design requires “place making”. It is creating bespoke spaces that are robust and multi-purpose in their outcome. Materials perceived to be environmentally sustainable are preferred such as wood, natural stone and metal. Outdoor spaces are extensions of the interior and together make the place unique. The South African weather lends itself to outdoor use. Seating around a wood or gas fire is a common feature in many gardens. These don’t require intense design and can often be off the shelf products strategically placed. Even creating the illusion of green with the use of artificial turf is becoming increasingly popular. Its about how you use the
various materials available that givesthe space soul.
There are also those timeless features that are commonplace. Pots are just such objet available in plastic, terracotta to custom fashioned CORTEN rust resistant steel. Pots give the best solution in place of more permanent planters without the hassle of waterproofing. The arrangement of pots has voice and tells stories like few other garden features. The move to smaller spaces, the use of all available horizontal and vertical surfaces, the incorporation of recycled and harvested water, the use of naturally sustainable and lower carbon footprint materials, and the way in which we use them is a sign of the times. A younger generation is more aware than ever before and is helping to drive the trends that now determine so much of what our gardens look like.
SMALL SPACES ARE MORE INTIMATE AND REFLECT THE PERSONALITIES OF THE OWNER FAR MORE EFFECTIVELY, AS ARE THEY EASIER TO MAINTAIN
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frantic lives. I don’t believe that calm and peaceful necessarily has to mean the neutrality of beige, stone, taupe or natural linen. Sometimes it just means the kind of order found in a house decorated entirely in the stark contrast of black and white. Ideally I think one’s home has to be comfortable and relaxing, but more importantly, that on entering your front door, you feel a wave of happiness and a sense of pleasure. There are so many fabrics available to use, I love the amazing colours, the choice of textures, the different sheens, how they contrast with one another, the way they move, and I am constantly surprised by how they can immediately change the look of a piece of furniture, a room or a whole house.
When choosing fabric for a project I love to combine the unexpected. Mix up your course linens with your sensuous silks and your sumptuous velvets. Use an old faded floral with something a bit more modern, abstract and edgy. I recently used a tweed, a linen floral and a velvet for scatter cushions for the same sofa and the effect was fabulous. Years ago I did all the blinds in a friend’s house in different Shweshwe fabrics with contrasting borders of rich velvet and pompom fringing. I had a lot of fun with it and the client was thrilled as it was unique, but hadn’t cost her a fortune. With all the choice out there, one can be clever with fabrics, especially when they are local, without having to spend pots of money. The one piece of advice I always give to clients is to go to the extra expense of lining curtains and preferably interlining them too. Lining adds a fullness to any fabric, really showing it off to it’s best advantage. With South Africa’s harsh climate variations, the lining will protect the curtain fabric from sun damage and thereby also extend it’s life expectancy and will also help give insulation from the cold in winter.
I think my taste was definitely influenced by living in England for so many years. I visited so many old homes where furniture had been handed down from generation to generation, and often had not been reupholstered because of tradition or financial restraints. I love a home to feel lived in and to reveal a bit of history or something singular and special about the owner. Generally houses are more appealing when they appear to have things collected over a period of time or show a bit of the owners past. Not everyone is lucky enough to have hand me downs or family antiques, but that still doesn’t mean your house has to be all new and matchy matchy. I love mixing old and new furniture, a period piece with a glass table, a traditionally classic painting with a modern piece of art. I like to use the unexpected to make the interior more eclectic and interesting and therefore make it look less ‘decorated’.
On my bed I have cushions made out of an English fabric that I salvaged after having had one of my armchairs recovered. The chair was the first piece of furniture I bought for myself in London twenty-three years ago. I spotted the chair in the window of a Nottinghill shop and just fell in love with the fabric. It gives me great pleasure to have salvaged that
beautiful piece of cloth and to still have use of it today albeit in a different form.
In those days I worked in finance in the City of London but was already obsessed with textiles, interiors and all things beautiful. I began collecting different porcelain coffee cups when I was still at university. I enjoy all the contrasting designs, the beautiful colours and the intricate designs. I also started collecting American quilts when living in London because I was fascinated by the myriad use of fabric as well as the fact that they each tell a story. I have one quilt made out of the pyjamas supplied to English children who were shipped over to Canada during the Second World War to escape the blitz and another made to celebrate the coronation of the Queen in 1952.Once I knew our family was leaving London after almost two decades, I set
about buying as much fabric as I could afford. This has allowed me to turn the odd treasure into a statement blind or the smallest sample piece into a beautiful cushion. Cushions can change a room in an instant and it is often said that you can give a room a quick makeover by just investing in some new cushions. Luckily for me, cushions are made from almost every kind of textile, so I do get to indulge my passion regularly. I also enjoy upholstering furniture using contrasting fabrics for either the seat cushion or the back of the chair to add a bit of fun.All aspects of decorating interest me, and I am always excited about embarking on a new job, but however challenging and stimulating it is, my existing clients know that my favorite part of the project is choosing the fabrics. I love getting a selection to work together in harmony and then subverting the obvious with a distinctive twist. When choosing fabrics
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for a client it helps to identify something the client already owns and loves, such as a painting, a piece of furniture or an old carpet. I recently used the tiles of a client’s Egyptian cupboard on which to base the whole decorative scheme. If a client prefers natural tones to blend with the environment perhaps then different textures can add interest.
Because like many others, we have moved house so often, I really treasure my home. It is filled with colour and texture, with things old and new, inherited, chosen, restored, designed or combined, according to places and phases and also the changing ages and stages of our childrens’ and our own lives. The ‘narrative’ continues and it gives me enormous pleasure. I am also grateful to a husband who indulges all my frippery and puts up with boxes full of ‘stuff’ stuck away in corners.
BENTWOODS
An aura of Eastern Cape history envelopes you as you walk through the well clad doorway of Bentwoods in CAWOOD Street, Grahamstown. Owner Sue has a motto and that is to only sell items that she would want in her own home.
Pieces are placed and matched together in a way that enhances each item bringing out the beauty in even the smallest most insignificant discarded piece, that once again becomes a treasure.
Bentwoods Started in 2005 when the space in their old stone building became available. Prior to opening Sue and Etienne started going to auctions and so began the passion and the collection. Sue confesses that the main motivation to starting the business originally was to pay the DSG school fees which they have successfully done.
The passion for antiques started with Etienne, her husband who has a discerning eye for a special piece and always on the ready to pick up a good bargain. Sue also remembers learning from her Mother, a generation of women who coming out of the war era would never throw things away and recycling became a way of life, this remains an inspiration to her.
Sue’s unique collection comes from her love for quirky things, she has a talent for reading her customers and giving pieces a new life through the restoration workshop on the premises. Meeting the people she has through the shop has been Sue’s reward and these friendships formed become yet another treasure.
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