Publication Archive: South African Garden and Home

We ask the experts to predict 2010’s biggest trends

Interior styles

“A key trend I picked up at Maison & Objet in Paris and Abitare il Tempo in Verona is that interior styles are more subdued,” says Garden and Home Décor Editor Andrew Mackenzie. “There’s a leaning towards timeless interiors with people investing in quality pieces which will last, rather than trendy styles that will change.”
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Décor editor Andrew Mackenzie transforms an unused patio into an entertainer’s dream

This Johannesburg patio was originally nothing more than a shell; an awkward area tacked on to the rest of the house. The idea was to transform it into a space which had all the comforts of an indoor dining room, but with the advantages of an outdoor entertaining area.
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