Out of the woods

Artist Olivia Botha and her husband Karel created a tranquil colour scheme in the guest room of their Swellendam farmhouse. “I want visitors to feel calm when they stay over,” says Olivia. A textured wooden headboard and display boxes that create an eye-catching feature against the wall neatly conceal a power cable. “The wooden sculptures are from Mozambique and the star was a custom-made gift,” says Olivia.

The couple gave the simple bedside tables (a second-hand find) a facelift with laser-cut Supawood panels that create an intriguing Balinese look.