We’ve never felt the pull of wide-open spaces and bone-dry landscapes more strongly than right now. Recreate that sense of endless possibility with a minimal, earthy interior style inspired by the desert.

1. Made from kooboo cane and leather, and large enough to take an afternoon snooze in, this new sleeping pod/cosy nest by Cape Town-based designer Porky Hefer is the perfect addition to any hideaway. Pictured: Mud Dauber Sleeping Pod I by Porky Hefer (edition of two), POA, Southern Guild.

2. These mid-century classic chairs were conceived by Danish designer Børge Mogensen, and combine all-natural materials with thoughtful detailing. They’re still in production today at Danish manufacturers Fredericia Furniture. Find designs with a similar feel in SA at Weylandts and Homewood.

3. Casa Pask is theatre designer Scott Pask’s getaway home in Tucson, Arizona. Renovated by architect Graydon Yearick in the early 2010s, the house combines features of the area’s adobe-style buildings with a pared-back sensibility that makes it a perfect desert retreat. To recreate its interior look, combine textured, bag-plastered white walls with natural finishes and accents in black and brick red – to see more of the house, check out Living in the Desert (Phaidon, R885), in which it is featured. Packed with inspiration and featuring the sort of breathtaking visuals we all expect from design and art publishers Phaidon, Living in the Desert is the ideal coffee-table book to pore over while hunkered down in your very own desert hideaway.

4. Rugs are essential in a desert-inspired space, creating a luxurious feel underfoot while adding subtle elements of colour and texture. Pictured: Typhoon rug in Thunder, R12 000, HAUS.

5. Combine scatters with graphic patterns to create accents. Rough-textured, printed deep orange Turk cushion cover by Sixth Floor, R359, Superbalist and white-on-black twill appliqué scatter, R895, Weylandts.

6. Every desert retreat needs an artwork to inspire contemplation and a connection with the natural world, and this exquisite terracotta clay piece by acclaimed ceramicist Andile Dyalvane does just that. Pictured: Intshatshoba (Maize Stalk Flower), (one-off ), Southern Guild.

7. Add a few baskets for simple storage of firewood, throws, blankets or swimming towels. Pictured: Open Weave baskets, from R595 each, Weylandts.

8. Blending sleek lines with a textured woven seat and back, this laidback lounge chair will add an element of casual chic to any space. Pictured: Edison lounge chair, R7 995, Weylandts.

10. Texture and colour combine to evocative effect in this asymmetrical pure new wool rug by Charlotte Lancelot for Spanish manufacturers GAN. Pictured: Canevas Geo rug by Charlotte Lancelot for GAN, R39 500, Limeline.

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From Mid-century-inspired birdhouses and plush velvet stools to hyper-realistic portraits and noise cancelling headphones, these are the top VISI picks of the week series – week 333.

1. Mid-century Birdhouses by Douglas Barnhard

Douglas Barnhard of Sourgrassbuilt designs adorable Mid-century-style birdhouses. These small structures feature spaces for birds to hide out, eat and drink, all in the luxury of a replica modernist house.

Images via sourgrassbuilt.com

2. Néstor Canavarro’s Hyper-realistic Portraits

Using pencil crayons, Argentinian artist and illustrator Néstor Canavarro creates hyper-realistic drawings of celebrities. His pieces pay particular attention to perfectly capturing the hair and texture of the skin.

Image credit: Néstor Canavarro on Behance.net

3. HAUS Velvet Stools

HAUS by Hertex has released a series of stools upholstered in quilted Cotton Velvet. Lightweight and constructed from solid foam, the stools work perfectly as a set, as backless dining seating or as occasional ottomans.

Images courtesy of hertexhaus.co.za

4. Denon Headphones

A good pair of headphones can certainly make working from home a little easier. These noise cancelling headphones from Denon, available locally at Homemation, will easily block out external distractions.

Images courtesy of homemation.co.za

5. Sean Knipe Art

Durban-based artist Sean Knipe uses sweeping shapes and vibrant colours in his contemporary, abstract pieces. He also creates 3D pieces and realistic works.

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The collection features two designs, namely classic leopard print and bold tropical imagery. Coba bags are available in three classical styles – arch bag, compact bag and office tote.

These iconic shapes combined with playful design make the Coba Collection as modern as it is timeless. This premium range is locally crafted from genuine leather and Hertex viscose linen.

The Coba Collection is now available at selected HAUS stores countrywide and online at hertexhaus.co.za.

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Adorn your dinner table with works of art conceptualised by the only South African Michelin-star chef.

Any foodie worth their salt knows of Jan Hendrik van der Westhuizen, chef-proprietor of JAN in Nice, France, who has returned to home soil to share his gastronomic talents. His latest venture, KLEIN JAN, will soon open at Tswalu Kalahari, the privately owned reserve that celebrates the authentic splendours of this region.

To mark this, in collaboration with Haus by Hertex Jan has developed a range of artisanal crockery that explores the theme “Ashes to ashes, dust to dust”. Wet clay plates, decorated with grass, are fired to burn away the grass and leave only delicate markings. They are then buried in the ground, covered in grass and burnt again, giving each piece a unique smoked pattern.

“It is in this weathering that we appreciate life the most,” says Jan. He has also developed a collection of tablecloths, tea towels and scatter cushions that explores the fragility of life – and eventual, inevitable decay. The range encompasses two prints: a design of dried vines and leaves, and a botanical/animal print.

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The Spring/Summer 2018 collection from HAUS, the homeware offering from fabric brand Hertex, is perfect for livening up your space this season.

This finely curated range consists of a variety of rugs and homeware, ideal for modern day-to-day living. The brand offers a selection of over 200 rugs, from classic options to contemporary designs.

The Bedroom Edition, previously featured here, includes bedroom accessories and decor, as well as 100% percale cotton linen.

HAUS has launched a new dinner range, made up of sophisticated stoneware. Handmade in South Africa, HAUS’s artisanal range features earthy-coloured stoneware made from black clay. There is also a new range of planters, hand-made glassware and side tables.

A selection of outdoor cushions and scatters will help you create a seamless indoor/outdoor flow.

For more information, visit hertexhaus.co.za.

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HAUS, the homeware offering from fabric brand Hertex, has added an array of luxurious bedding to its collection, all of which is available for purchase through its online store.

The latest additions include the 100% percale cotton, decadent 220-thread count Dreamscape bedding, featuring a delicate satin stitch and oxford pleat, in five different colourways.

Also new to the brand’s bedding collection is the Hinterland Bedding range, available in solid grey and a grey-and-white stripe in a cotton/linen chambray.

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All sets come in queen, king and super-king with two pillowcases included. Separate king-size pillowcases are also on offer.

HAUS also stocks a wide variety of throws, side tables, rugs, cushions and planters.

Visit hertexhaus.co.za for more information.

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The sun is out! It’s time to invest in a new beach towel so you can hit the beach in style all summer long. These classy options are worth a look.

1. Handwoven Turkish Towel Kelebek R590, The Cotton Company

2. Itawuli Towel R655, Mungo

3. Antigua Beach Towel R299, Superbalist

4. Striped Beach Towel R229, H&M

5. Paradiso Stripe Beach Towel R430, Woolworths

6. Clinton Friedman Garden Party Beach Towel R970, Knus

7. Laguna Hammam Towel R350, Hertex Haus

8. Stone Beach Towel R540, Summah

9. Fouta Chevron Towel R275, Weylandts

10. Aruba Beach Towel R299, Superbalist

11. Spaggia Grande Beach Towel R540, Summah

12. Turkish Cotton Towel Kelim R420, The Cotton Company

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Hertex’s homeware brand HAUS recently launched an occasional furniture range, which sees the role of the side table grab the spotlight.

The collection of side tables are made using an elegant mix of marble, wood, steel, with delicate enamel-coated tops. Depending on your vision for a space, these can be placed next to a bed or sofa. The collection includes pieces titled Jakarta, Hanoi, Tokyo, Moscow, Budapest, Taipei and Doha.

HAUS has also launched a luxurious line of four oversized poufs, made in India from materials such as super-soft handwoven chenille viscose and handwoven wool.

The side tables range between R1 195 and R3 995. For more information, visit hertex.co.za.

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Hertex has launched a new eatery at its showroom in Bellville, Cape Town, a space accented by trendy decor elements and stylish furniture pieces.

The café, designed by Hertex’s in-house team, exudes a relaxed ambiance, and serves a range of high-quality coffees, baked goods, salads, burgers, soups, pastas and pies, all curated by Head Chef Eva de Jesus (of La Parada fame). The result is a contemporary mix of breakfast, lunch and sweet options.

Once you’ve filled up on coffee and delicate delights, you can make your way to Haus next door to shop Hertex’s homeware collections.

The 1987 Eatery is located at Hertex, 12 Bella Rosa Street, Bellville, Cape Town. For more information, visit 1987.co.za.   

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From adorable unicorn-themed decor for kids and the Museum of Ice Cream to an architectural shelter for tourists, these are the top VISI Picks of the Week Series – Week 192. 

1. Museum of Ice Cream

“The Museum Of Ice Cream has two locations – one in Los Angeles and one in New York,” says Features Writer Amelia Brown. “I’d love to walk through these magical interiors that are simply a celebration of all things ice cream. It looks like so much fun!”

Image credit: museumoficecream.com

2. Le Haut Perché

“To encourage the exploration of Bordeaux, architects Studio Weave designed this interesting stay-over shelter in Le Parc des Jalles,” says Online Editor Lindi Brownell Meiring. “The little abode, which is made from timber and weathering steel, sleeps up to nine people free of charge.”

Image credit: Yvan Detraz via Archdaily.com

3. A Little Lovely Company

“This aptly named company in The Netherlands designs adorable decor and accessories for the little ones in your life. There are even a few things I’d pick out for myself…” says Content Producer Mary Garner.

Image credit: alittlelovelycompany.nl

4. Swop Shop by Studio H

“The Swop Shop by Studio H is a fun event leading up to the Food Studio conference to be held in August,” says Managing Editor Samantha Charles. “For one night on Thursday 3 August, you’ll be able to try out anything from ugly fruit jams to sea bacon popcorn – all you have to do is submit a food memory at the pop-up shop to take your pick. Head to Chandler House on 53 Church Street on First Thursdays to get involved!”

Image credit: studio-h.co.za

5. Snuggle Friends Blankets From HAUS by Hertex

“These Snuggle Friends blankets from Hertex’s range of designs for the home are just too cute,” says Assistant Editor Tracy Greenwood. “I love the classic bunny print. It would make for a welcome, cosy addition to a child’s bedroom.”

Image credit: hertex.co.za

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