Design

Design tips – Designing a standard furniture layout for a large living room The living room is the place in every house that is noticed every time and by everyone. It is the area where visitors are welcomed and so, needs to be the best.…

Remember when the only time we turned on candles were when nepa "took light"? How times have changed. Today, candles serve the purpose of much more than artificial lighting. Scented candles are an interior styling staple. They create a…

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 …

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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.…

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…