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The artworks hanging above the fireplace are by Sam Nhlengethwa (left) and Melody French (right). The bunny on the mantlepiece is by Dina Louisa and the lamp by Coote and Wench. -
In the living room the couches are from Goet, the server is by Dokter and Misses, and the cork side table or stool is from Wiid Designs. It features art by: Sam Nhlengethwa (above fireplace, left); Melody French (above fireplace, right); a Dina Louisa rabbit on the mantlepiece; a Marina Walsh sculpture on the wall; and a Diane Victor piece above the couch. The lamp on the mantlepiece is from Coote and Wench. -
On the wall-mounted server from James Mudge Furniture Studio rest vases by Anthony Shapiro and Bridget Heneck. The art above it by Louis Olivier. -
Artworks here by Diane Victor (above foreground), Sandi Kuper (below foreground), Kobus Rossouw (large piece in middle and smaller piece in background), Claudette Schreuders in the passageway, and Louis Olivier above the server. -
The molecule pendant light above the dining room table (which is from James Mudge Furniture Studio) is from Eleven Past. The chairs are from Houtlander and Gregor Jenkin, and the drinks cabinet is by Jo Paine. -
The artwork above the Gregor Jenkin half table is by Peter Mammas (left) and Kobus Rossouw (right). -
The artworks on the wall are by Jana+Koos (left) and Sandi Kuper (right). The goat on the table is by Hanneke Benade and the bowl on table is from the Zeitz MOCAA. -
Modern Parktown North Heritage Home -
The bed, side tables and pendant lights are all from Weylandts; the cushions are Studio 19; and artwork is by Louis Olivier. -
The wallpaper is from Hertex. -
The outdoor chairs and table outdoor are from La Grange Interiors.
WORDS Amelia Brown IMAGES Sarah de Pina
Young meets old in this Joburg Parktown North home, a veritable treasury of local art and design perfectly showcased against a dark, modern, moody palette.
Its previous owners were art collectors and when the new owners came to view this 100-year-old cottage, they knew they could do it justice by continuing the tradition of showcasing an eclectic collection of meaningful and much-loved pieces.
“The small cottage, which sits within a large, lush garden, feels like farm-living in the middle of old Joburg,” says Erica Schalkwyk, interior designer and owner of Form Interior. “It needed very little renovation other than painting and lighting.”
Erica took inspiration from other local interior designers, such as Mia Widlake of Studio 19 and Tristan du Plessis of Studio A. To create a sophisticated background for the young couple’s extensive collection of South African art and furniture, Erica painted all of the walls in Plascon Phantom Ship.”Its green undertones beautifully balance the rich red overtones of the oregon pine floors and door frames.”
When they’re not enjoying the indigenous garden, the owners spend most of their time in the living- and dining rooms. “These rooms are curated spaces of art and textures that bring to life the minimalist colour palette and add warmth and personality to the home,” says Erica. Alongside the mid-century modern fireplace, the lounge features local designers Goet, James Mudge, Coote and Wench, Dokter and Misses and Laurie Wiid van Heerden, as well as local artists.
“This home beautifully captures a generation of young people in Joburg who are paying tribute to their city’s heritage and to local talent,” muses Erica.
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