From the trendy Scandinavian-inspired designs to the restored pieces that stay rooted in African bequest, we’ve put together a list of 10 South African Home Decor brands to keep your eye on.
Interiors
Inside Thabisa Mjo’s World of Design
Mjo has received numerous accolades for her work, in 2018, she won the award for Most Beautiful Object at Design Indaba, as well as the Nando’s Hot Young Designer Award. Early last year, she exhibited at Milan Design Week – an achievement she is most proud of.
Fresh Meat: Nceba Shai
The spaces Shai creates are striking and heavily inspired by conceptual and lateral thinking. As an up-and-coming creative, her work promises to leave a lasting impact on its viewers, and positively influence how people look and interact with groundbreaking spaces.
Bheki Dube Launches Africa’s First Black-Owned Hybrid Hotel, CURIOCITY CPT
The first hybrid-hotel in Africa has opened it’s doors in Cape Town – owned by one of the continent’s youngest and most successful tourism entrepreneurs, Bheki Dube.
Mungo presents – The Vadoek
Vadoek (n.) Fa-duk. The Afrikaans word for a multipurpose cloth for kitchen usage. Mungo’s new 100% cotton Vadoek is a vibrant checkered kitchen cloth that certainly checks all the boxes – colour, texture, absorbency and ultimate utility all in one. This contemporary take on the traditional plaid tea towel will […]
Spotlight on Houtlander, winners of Best Furniture Design at 100% Design South Africa 2017
We chat to Phillip Hollander, one half of design duo Houtlander, about the brand’s big win at this year’s 100% Design exhibition.
Perfecting your pad with 8 interior design cheats
On a tight budget? Living in a small apartment? Adri van Zyl and Vincent Clery from Atelier Interiors share practical advice on how to kit out your home.
The Glenfiddich Independent Bar: An elegant new space with cocktails to match
Glenfiddich, is launching an exclusive Independent Bar in the heart of Jozi. We chat to Aparna Ramana of Design republic about the setting and interior.
Designer Siyanda Mbele mixes tradition and modernity when constructing furniture
We chat to Siyanda Mbele, the talented designer behind Pinda Furniture Design, about his creative journey and interdisciplinary working processes.
Making the Heineken® Next Level Bar: An interview with the interior architects
Ahead of its official opening, we chat to the installation architect team behind the innovative sleek design of the pop-up Heineken Next Level Bar.
Inner City Ideas Cartel: Where Interior Design Tells a Story
The interior design of Inner City Ideas Cartel combines old world opulence with a modern twist creating a comfortable and inviting corporate environment.
Art and Design Shine At The New Nando’s Maponya Mall Concept Store
The new Nando’s concept store in Maponya Mall stitched together vibrant threads of local creativity, generosity and heritage that reflect its surroundings.
Art Art Art at the new Nando’s Central Kitchen
The Nando’s Central Kitchen is a bright and dynamic, multifunctional space with a uniquely South African urban feel, furnished and decorated with work by over 50 local artists and furniture designers.
Sporty New Murals by Daniel Ting Chong for Nike
Cheerful, energetic illustrations by Daniel Ting Chong have been translated into massive glass murals at the new Nike Sandton stores.
