IN THE PINK The interior color palette of this sun-splashed apartment is unusual but beautifully muted throughout. This guest bedroom is painted in a soft and dusty pink, which sets off the pair of artworks in much starker shades–red, black, and white–beautifully. The two pieces also combine a boldness of brushstroke and line that sets up a lively dialogue between them and adds energy to an otherwise tranquil space. The untrimmed canvas on the abstract painting on the left is also an unusual and charming element that is worth keeping in mind when printing one’s own images onto canvas for wall display. Tip Both the artworks were acquired from Smith Studio (smithstudio. co.za); they are by Claire Johnson (left) and Dale Lawrence (dalelawrence.info).
IN THE MIX Combining practical with aesthetic pleasures, this kitchen is situated in a stylist’s home in which all the walls and fitted storage cupboards have been painted pure white to serve as an ideal backdrop for an ever-changing display. It’s a joyful, confident mix–a trio of golden ceramic ducks draws the eye upwards, shelves hold an eclectic mix of cooking essentials, framed artwork, collected treasures, and a favorite image snapped by the homeowner in Namibia is used as a focal point behind the hob. Tip Take inspiration from the arresting photographic image featured here and enlarge and frame your own photographs. Then, display them wherever they will regularly catch your eye and give you pleasure, from a kitchen shelf to a bathroom windowsill.
GROUP DYNAMIC Shared by a sculptor and an interior designer, this apartment is filled with their collections of vintage furniture and artwork. “It starts with one piece, and then we create a narrative around it,” they say. As this cluster of small artwork in the living area shows, they are drawn to pieces that resonate with others they already have. Placing them in a group close together enables the remainder of the wall to function as a sort of wider “frame,” drawing the eye their way, and facilitates interactivity–a “conversation if you like– between the four pieces. Tip The small artwork seen here are a combination of pieces by painter Jonathan Freemantle (jonathanfreemantle.com) and collagist Sitaara Stodel (instagram.com/ evenmynamewastaken).
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