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In Conversation with Diseye Tantua
1. At what age did art begin for Diseye Tantua?
-From age 3 if I can remember correctly.
2. Diseye Tantua is regarded as a pop artist both locally and on the
international scene, what does the term ‘pop art’ mean to you?
-Pop Art …
In Conversation with Sarya Jamal
PROFILE FEATURE ON ESSENTIAL INTERIORS MAGAZINE
ISSUE 16
INTERVIEW with Artist/Designer SARYA JAMALof "Pieces of Me" (POM)
1. When did painting start for Sarya Jamal?
I am a Pharmacist by degree but an artist at heart. Ever since I…
How To Renovate Your Bathroom
The size of your bathroom and the quality of materials you use will affect the cost of remodelling the space. For such a small area, costs can be significant. So make sure you carefully consider your budget from the onset.
Bathrooms can…
DESIGN VIEWPOINT Design Thinking and The Alteration of Perception
In my career to date, I have spent much of my time both as interior educator and professional architect, discussing and nurturing students and clients in the ways of observation and perception. For almost two decades I have constantly been…
TOP 10 Accessories Every Living Room Should Have
If you were to plan or design your living room all over again, what would be the first 10 things on your list? Some items are must-haves and every living room should include them, no matter what the style or the design is. For us, these…
Design View Point – Detail And Maintenance
As a designer, I need to be continuously conscious of the different scales in operation in my work. Switching thought and critical consideration between the largest scales, city and neighbourhood, through intermediate levels of street and…
Design Trends For Homes
Tech less living rooms
Homeowners are now looking for a more calm demeanour to chat with friends and family or just sit quietly. This is why living rooms in 2016 is moving towards a more tv-less space to allow more people time.…
5 Ways To Do Bedroom Design Styles
When it comes to decorating a bedroom, many homemakers will decide on a certain theme as a way to influence their design style. Being one of the most used rooms in the house, it is important to take time over your design choices and be…
COVER STORY: Bedroom Styling, Incredible Design
An incredible design may be closer than you think. The Great Room, Lagos, offers one of West Africa’s largest showrooms representing brands such as Caracole, Christopher Guy and other high-value furnishings. They offer a new experience in…
Eva Sonaike’s Distinctive Interior Home Designs
Eva Sonaike is a London-based interiors and lifestyle brand creating luxurious textiles, home décor and accessories with a distinctive and vibrant West-African aesthetic.
The label was set up by Eva Sonaike, a former Elle Fashion…