VITAMIN SEA

Go bold: this room proves you really can be fearless when mixing bright shades. This Cape Town home boasts spectacular views of the ocean, and in almost every room, carefully chosen hues of blue add freshness to the space. The beautiful cerulean shade used in this bedroom was directly inspired by the work of South African artist Paul Senyol, and creates the ideal backdrop for a vibrant mix of vintage furniture and fittings with striped African textiles.

Because the look is all about bold colour, keep the lines of light fittings, lamps and furniture ultra-simple, even industrial in style. Vintage pieces such as a mid-century side table and bamboo easy chair add a lived-in element that plays up the room’s sense of fun.