MAKING ROOM A veranda running the full length of a house can be used to create a full set of outdoor “rooms”, as this inviting space demonstrates. “It’s amazing how much time we spend outdoors now,” says the homeowner. “We wanted the flexibility to dine or relax outside, and it’s given us so many options.” When it came to finishing and furniture choices, both she and her interior designer wanted to prioritize organic materials, lashings of plants, and pieces that felt more informal – and they also agreed that comfort was the top priority. Tip Decorated by interior designer Simone Hirsch (simonekatherineinteriors.com), the veranda is cooled by paddle fans from Glo Lighting (glolighting.co.za) and features lots of hanging baskets planted with ferns. The slipper chairs are covered in Maranta by Osborne & Little (osborneandlittle.com), the rattan chairs are by Cécile & Boyd (cecileandboyds.com), and the onyx side table is from Weylandts (weylandts.co.za).
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