JUST PEACHY This open-plan mountainside home is filled with natural light year round, so the bold decision to go with a pale coral shade for the kitchen walls, combined with plenty of dark, rich iroko wood, has paid off handsomely. The result is a warm and genuinely inviting space. The skylight window inserted above the open shelves means the play of light on the wall – and the items displayed on the shelves – changes throughout the day. Tip For a similar paint color, try Terracotta Teas or Lovely Papaya, both by Dulux (dulux.com). The kitchen joinery was custom-made by Kitch Inc (kitchinc.co.za), and the concrete countertops are by Stoneform Concrete Studios (stoneform.co.za).
POP HEART “I didn’t want to feel like I was living in a small space with really small appliances,” says this homeowner, who accordingly designed his very compact kitchen (the entire apartment is just 68m2) to accommodate a full-sized, much- used cooker. To add character to the all-white small space, he then added smaller appliances, cookware, and artworks in a range of ultra-bright primary colors that really make this interior scheme sing for its supper. Tip The colorful cast-iron pots and measuring jug are all by Le Creuset (lecreuset.com), as is the stovetop kettle. The Coca Cola bottles on display in front of the poster artwork are collector’s pieces that speak to the homeowner’s work in the world of branding.
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