Soft ’n dreamy

Renovators Ashleigh and Brett Holmes of Port Elizabeth designed a romantic open-plan en-suite bathroom that’s beautiful and budget-savvy. Instead of investing in expensive long-length or custom-made curtains, they draped sheer fabric over a curtain rail positioned close to the ceiling to create the same effect. “The fabric really softens the room,” says Ashleigh. Instead of towel rails, the couple opted for a coatstand. “We got this one from Colonial Antiques for just R600. To add some greenery to the space, we hung a macrame planter on one of the hooks. This is a nifty way to hang plants if you don’t want to drill holes into your ceiling or wall.”

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