Let the Sun in

Let thesun in

Sunny and warm, Mediterranean vibes, rich in organic materials and rooted in ancestral know-how. These are the overriding interior themes we are elegantly adapting to our interiors for the coming seasons.

Ceramicists', cabinetmakers, ironworkers, sculptors and carpenters are enjoying a revival of their know-how that pushes these exceptional craftsmen and women to reinvent ancestral techniques in order to establish a dialogue between design and locality... And we are all kinds of excited for this design style. Today, more than ever, our local artisans are competing to bring more simplicity and refinement to our homes. Here is how to adopt it into your very own living room...

1. CHOOSE A NEUTRAL PALETTE

Keep your palette simple – creams and beiges – and add layers of organic materials: ceramic jars as a deco statement, rattan furniture, baskets at the entrance, linen and cotton cushions will all generously fill the organic atmosphere and set a relaxed tone.

2. CONNECT INSIDE AND OUTSIDE

Wherever possible, connect your living room to the outside area, choose window treatments in natural material which lets the light pass. If you have access to an outside area from your living room, multiply outdoor pot plants and bring them close to your living area, it will bring movement into your interior.

Plants are your best friends; plants will naturally lift a neutral palette and further warm up your space, always bring a few inside – you decide what a 'few' means as there is no real limit when it comes to plants!

3. KEEP YOUR FURNITURE FUNCTIONAL AND INTEGRATED

Built-in sofas and wall niches are characteristic to Mediterranean interiors. If you’re thinking about renovating your living room, niches can be a great asset for your sculptures and other artwork.

Ghizlaine Menebhi

Opia Design

www.opiadesign.co.za

@opiadesign.sa