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February 17, 2023 In PORTFOLIO

An Entertainer’s Dream Home | Living Room Renovation

An Entertainer's Dream Home

Living Room Renovation

An Entertainer's Dream Home | Living Room Renovation Ottomans

It was vital that we managed to tie the living space together, as it felt disconnected from the rest of the home.

An Entertainer's Dream Home | Living Room Renovation Home Office Setup

An Entertainer's Dream Home | Living Room Renovation Closer view of desk area

An Entertainer's Dream Home | Living Room Renovation Desk Area

An Entertainer's Dream Home | Living Room Renovation Close up of rug

About the Space

Upon entering this living room, you were greeted with an echoey clip clop sound… Not an entertainer’s paradise. That is because the entire space was tiled from wall to wall. In order to make the room feel more homely and less sterile, we opted to add in a rug. Not only did this help with sound absorption, but it quickly elevated the space from dull to luxurious. An important aspect of interior design and decorating is to include a variety of textures in the space. In addition to blankets, pillows and furnishings, rugs are another essential home accessory. We have an entire blog post dedicated to rugs. If you would like to know more about the in’s and out’s of using rugs in your space, click here.

If you look at the before images of this living room, you will find that there was not much colour, and the space felt empty. Colour can greatly impact the feel of a space. For example, cool tones such as blues, greens, purples, etc. generally create a calm and relaxing atmosphere. We added in various hues of blue within the rug, ottomans and decor accessories. We included different mixed metals such as matte black accessories, as well as metallic silver finishings. Although different metals, they work well to tie the space together. Overall, a once sterile and clinical space transformed into a relaxing and calming family room: An entertainer’s dream living space.

Before Photos

An Entertainer's Dream Home - Living Room Before Image

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Kirsty Badenhorst Interiors

November 26, 2021 In PORTFOLIO

Blissful Beach Apartment – Guest Bedroom

Blissful Beach Apartment

Guest Bedroom

Blissful Beach Apartment - Guest Bedroom showing grass mats

Blissful Beach Apartment - Guest Bedroom showing the corner of the room and details on the walls

About the Space

When we first walked into this guest bedroom, we were met with a very outdated and sad space. There was a very large window, however it was covered up with old curtains that made the space feel cramped and dark. The cupboard space was large but unnecessary as this apartment would be a holiday home for the clients. Therefore we removed them to open up the room. The beige walls washed out the room and made it feel dull. We went in and completely transformed the space. We were, however, met with a real challenge of having to fit 4 people into the room to sleep. Our solution was to add in three single beds, and include a very nifty contraption. The ‘ottoman’ you see underneath the dressing table is in fact a fold out bed! This way, our clients and friends could all enjoy the space together.

The walls in the apartment were patched up and painted in a light, bright colour. The curtains were very quickly removed and replaced with gorgeous sheers and blockout. This made the room feel instantly brighter and bigger. The cupboards were redone and a new dressing table designed and fitted. The mirror also helps bounce the light around the space and make it feel larger. We found some beautiful artworks and tied in the custom scatter cushions. Therefore the space has a real beachy feeling to it, thanks to the use of light colours, ocean inspired artworks and white linen. Let’s not forget about that gorgeous ceiling fan!

Before Photos

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June 30, 2021 In Blog

Quick and Simple Home Accent Ideas to Update Your Space: Part 1

Quick and Simple Home Accent Ideas to Update Your Space

Part 1

Lamps

Do you ever take a look around your space and wish there was something more you could do to spruce it up? Well, today we will be showing you some quick and simple home accent ideas to update your space. As there are so many different ways to achieve this, we will be splitting it up into two parts. Today we will be looking at lamps, scatter cushions and foliage accent ideas.

First of all we will be looking at lamps. Namely: bedside lamps and living room lamps. Lamps are a great way to easily add a bit of interior flair into your space. You can easily find inexpensive lamps online and at furniture and decor stores. A new lamp or lampshade is a way to incorporate textures and perhaps a bit of interest into your space. Freestanding lamps work very well in the living room or dining room. They are also helpful at night when lounging around, instead of having the main bright lights on. An easy and fun accent to add to your space.

Scatter Cushions

We seem to have said it time and time again. Scatter cushions are a brilliant way to incorporate new colours, materials and texture into your space. They help to soften areas, and depending on which type, very comfortable too! We do love a good mix of down and feather. Scatter cushions can be changed in and out of your room as you would like. Therefore we say invest in a good quality inner, which will last you for years to come. Then you are able to bring in new covers how ever often you would like.

Designer tip: We love to layer our scatter cushions to create interest. Try mix up plains and patterns. As long as they are all within the same colour palette or tones, they should work together. You can mix up squares, rectangles and even bolsters. This can create a luxurious look, and will leave your space looking refreshed and thought-out.

Foliage

Indoor foliage should be an important part of your space. It is a great accent to have, as not only will the plant be beautiful, so will its vase or pot. We have written about using plants indoors, so if you would like to learn more in depth about that, click here. Plants can bring in textures, natural colours and even beautiful scents. Some plants have the added benefit of absorbing toxins and foul smells from the air. From experience, a good Peace Lily (which is scientifically known as Spathiphyllum), in your bathroom helps get rid of any smells you would like to avoid.

Bring in a gorgeous vase with freshly cut flowers or herbs onto your dining table. This will add a personal touch to your space. If you have a larger space, then a floor standing plant with a Fiddle Leaf tree or palm will work. Try find a fun basket or pot to house it in. Remember to speak to your nursery about placement, the right pot and how to care for your plant. Taking care of plants isn’t as hard as it seems, and is a great way to accent your rooms.

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Yours in design,

Kirsty Badenhorst Interiors

( images sourced from Pinterest )

May 4, 2021 In Blog

A Modern Guide To Wall Art

Photography

Art plays a huge role in our everyday lives. It is often a part of our homes, workplaces and the spaces we go to on a day to day basis. Today we will be going through a modern guide to wall art. More than often, we collect art throughout our lives, and have no idea where to place it. First of all, we have photography.

Photography can provide a glimpse into the past, and bring us happy memories. That is why people often like to display photos they, or someone else has taken in their homes and work places. Instead of prestik-ing them onto the wall, we can choose to have them framed into various shapes and sizes. Black and white photography can compliment just about any space. By having a think white border, it helps soften the look, and make it stand out as a feature. Thin or thick, timber, black or white frames will need to be chosen to compliment your decor.

Original Art

Owning original art can be seen as a privilege, as someone has taken the time , effort and skill into making their masterpiece. You can opt to buy new original art to compliment your space, or use what you already have. It is often wise to tie in a colour, or colours of the work into your space. You can do this by adding in scatters, throws or upholstered fabrics in the same colour tones as the art.

You can choose to group your artwork together, or keep it as an individual piece. Great places to hang your individual pieces would be: above a fireplace, above a server or entrance table, at the end of a passage, or above an occasional chair. Grouped art looks good above and centred to a dining table, above a couch, along a passage, above a bed or on a large blank wall. You can read more about grouping art in our gallery walls blog post.

Sculptural Wall Art

Wall sculptures, or 3d wall art can add interest and depth to your space. As it is not flat, and stands out, we need to be quite clever about it’s positioning. Wall sculptures can range from hand sculptured clay items, to carved timber pieces, or even woven goods.

3D Art can also be grouped with 2D art, which creates drama and interest. By adding a wall sconce above the piece, you can add further dimension to it, and make it a focal point of a design. Woven and timber pieces can help add a natural look into your space. The possibilities are quite frankly: endless! This is why our clients often come to us for help, as we can tell the best places for an artwork.

Do you need help finding the perfect art for your walls?

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Yours in design,

Kirsty Badenhorst Interiors

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September 23, 2020 In Blog

Styling Your Space: Table Tops

Tray Styling

More times than often, the surfaces around our homes become a dumping ground for all sorts of clutter. In order for our spaces to feel more relaxing, we should always try to clear our surrounding surfaces, and organise our belongings. This can be done, whilst adding decor pieces and styling them to create a beautiful space.

Trays are always helpful when organising decor pieces, and other necessary items. They are often a staple item in homes, restaurants and even offices. The way we use trays has changed a lot over the years. They are now mostly used to store items, rather than serve off them. This means that they can now be beautiful and functional. Here are a few examples of trays on table tops, and how to style them.

Arranging Vases

Many of us fall victim to storing our vases away in cupboard, never to see the light of day (until a fresh bunch of flowers come along). This should not be the case. Vases are often crucial in a design, as they help fill up voids, and draw attention to the room.

When styling vases, we can often follow the rule of thirds. This is a simple, yet effective trick to help when placing items. Try and gather three vases, of three different shapes and sizes (tall, medium and short). You can now arrange them with the tallest at the back, the medium off to the side, and the small at the front. Place some real or faux plants in, and you have a beautiful display.

Other Styling Tips

There are so many different ways to style your table tops, and we would never be able to go over them all in this blog post. Here are a few helpful tips and ideas to work with when you next style your tables.

Try to combine various textures, but keeping them within a certain colour palette.
Use trinket boxes to store necessary, but not necessarily pretty items, such as keys, alarms and so forth.
When stacking books, place a decor item on top. This could be a sculpture, or wooden item to tie in with the rest of your decor.
Try to combine natural and synthetic objects together, to create an interesting, yet beautiful space.

Keep a look out more more useful tips and tricks to follow.

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Yours in design,

Kirsty Badenhorst Interiors

( images sourced from Pinterest )

September 6, 2019 In Blog

PENDANT, LIGHT UP YOUR LIFE

We have have so many options these days with regards to types of lighting and styles. It can be daunting trying to choose where and how to install them. But lighting can do so much for a space if they are done well.

Pendant lights give a room depth and shows design consideration. In new build project it is preferable for us to come on board at the start. This way we are able to allocate specific points and make sure the lighting in the space works from the start. We will give you an intentional space that was is designed for you.

There are times where we need to utilise the lighting that is existing. We can create an exciting new space by using what is there.

There is a light fitting for every room and style as well as design and person. We have spotted popular trends such as pendants as bedside lamps, as having pendants as bed side lamps can give the room a luxurious, hotel feel.

We are all so sued to the crystal and sparkly chandeliers but we now have modern and edgy yet still sophisticated chandeliers. These are being used to fill double volume spaces as features.

We should get rid of the standard lighting mentality, kick it up a notch and design a space with lighting that makes you feel good.

If you get us on board on your project from the very beginning we can ensure that you get the lighting you want. Not the lighting that you have to settle for.

You deserve it!

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Yours in design,

Kirsty Badenhorst Interiors

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August 19, 2019 In Blog

FROM PAINT TO PAPER

There are not too many things in a home that make as much of an impact as wall murals do. Wall murals differ from wallpaper in the sense that murals tell a story in one frame, there is no pattern repeat.

Murals easily set the tone for your home as they are a reflection of your interests, taste and creative flair.

Murals do not always have to be bold, bright and colourful. Monochromatic murals are quite trendy. You are still able to set the tone and tell a story through a monochromatic wall mural. Monochromatic murals wouldn’t dictate the colours of the space. This is useful in an open plan home. This way the tone is still set but each space can still maintain its individuality.

Bright and bold murals though, give us an opportunity to highlight different parts of the mural in each space. Bright and bold doesn’t have to be frighting when you have designers to guide you through the process.

Wall murals can transform your home from paint to wallpaper, from an every day look to an “I want to look at you everyday” home.

You and your home deserve to be awed over, so don’t wait any longer.

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Yours in design,

Kirsty Badenhorst Interiors

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February 18, 2019 In Blog

ROOM DIVIDERS

Cut Out Screens

Room dividers create a wow factor in a space. Their function is to separate different spaces within a room. There are so many different types of room dividers one could use. The following room dividers have been laser cut into different shapes, patterns and sizes.

Timber Room Dividers

Timber room dividers are often used to introduce a natural feeling to a space. This material can be crafted into such wonderful features of a room. Sometimes using timber and metal helps change the look of the divided space. Timber is often viewed at its finest with natural light beaming behind it. Leave it natural or paint it a colour to tie in with the space, the choice is yours!

Unique Room Dividers

Who said that room dividers needed to be simple? There are different techniques and ways to divide a space that completely changes the atmosphere of the space. Some ways are using unique mirror designs that help widen the space or even a simple indoor plant display that helps bring life to the environment. Water running down a glass panel in a reception area dividing the space completely invites one into the room and allows them to feel relaxed and welcome.

Are you needing help with your dream of having a room divider?

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Yours in design,

Kirsty Badenhorst Interiors

( images sourced from Pinterest )

February 8, 2019 In Blog

GALLERY WALLS

Monochromatic

Having a gallery wall filled with monochromatic prints is a great way to ensure that it won’t clash with your existing decor. Black and white prints can help add a bit of sophistication to the space. They will go well in just about any picture frame. They will also look so great on almost any colour wall! We definitely suggest trying a monochromatic gallery wall in your space. You’ll thank us later!

Vibrant

Vibrant prints on your gallery wall can sometimes be a bit tricky depending on your existing colour scheme. The following examples incorporate coloured prints perfectly into the space. They blend well with the existing colours, and do not cause too much of a stir.

Be brave!

Why stick to the norm when you can have an extraordinary gallery wall? Here are a few examples of great things to include on your gallery wall:

A clock (or clocks) is a super fun way to change up your normal gallery wall a bit.
Sculptures will add pops of 3D effects to your wall.
Mirrors work in just about any space, and will help it feel larger too.
Who said all pictures needed to be hung? Placing your frames on shelves is a great idea to prevent hours of measuring and drilling!
PLANTS add great vibrancy and fun to your walls. Plus, they certain plants will help clean your air!
Lights will help make your gallery GLOW! It will become a real feature.

If you are needing help with your gallery wall,

Yours in design,

Kirsty Badenhorst Interiors

( images sourced from Pinterest )

February 1, 2019 In Blog

ALL THINGS WOVEN AND WICKER

What exactly is wicker?

Apart from being a BEAUTIFUL material… “wicker furniture may be crafted out of different materials such as bamboo, straw and even rattan. Recently, synthetic materials are also being used for manufacturing wicker furniture.” – Homedit.com

Headboards

Why not add a bit of fun to your bedroom by using woven or wicker headboards? These beautifully handcrafted headboards are sure to make a feature out of any bedroom you use them in. If you are not a fan of the natural look, these headboards can always be painted. In any colour you desire! The following headboards are all different shapes and sizes, using different weaving techniques.

Seating

Indoors or outside: wicker is a wonderful material to use in your home. If treated in the right way, it may last for years upon years! Peacock chairs are stunning features and will too, make a feature in your home. “Although the origins of the Peacock Chair have been widely debated, most accounts trace the throne-like chair to Asia,” explains the book. “It is likely to have originated in the Philippines, which is why it is often referred to as the Manila or Philippine Chair.” – phaidon

Other Wicker Furniture

Putting together this blog post was awfully hard, as there are so many beautiful images out there. This last category is a mix of some of our other favourite ways of adding woven and wicker items to your space. Coffee and side tables, baskets, cabinets and wall art are just a few examples of how you can add this style to your space. We sure do love them all!

If you are dreaming of having a space like the above:

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Yours in design,

Kirsty Badenhorst Interiors

( images sourced from Pinterest )