An earthy combination of textures and materials alludes to nature, while creating an effortlessly stylish look

OF THE EARTH

This bathroom in a safari villa brings a very earthy combination of textures, materials, and building and decorative techniques to an interior space. Stippled, mud-coloured walls evoke the all-natural appeal of wattle-anddaub dwellings, while the Zanzibar carvings on the wooden shower door frame add a sophisticated touch.

Creating a finish like this is best left to the experts. Silvio Rech and Lesley Carstens of Johannesburg-based practice Silvio Rech + Lesley Carstens, which designed this villa, collaborated with a network of crafters to create these bespoke interior architectural elements specially for this abode.

PATIO PERFECT

As seen in this stylish beach bungalow, using furnishings fashioned from natural materials typically associated with patios and verandas instantly evokes a feeling of being outdoors. Here, a woven cane peacock chair from Cane World is an eyecatching focal point. To further the room’s tropical theme, the chair is paired with a cane-and-grass side table from Weylandts, and indoor plants housed in woven baskets from Design Afrika and Pezula Interiors.

Keep your colour scheme deliberately simple: white walls are accompanied with light wood flooring, and offwhite curtains and bedlinen that add a tactile touch, while contributing to the room’s winsome and unfussy aesthetic.