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under a garden pergola. Both the fireplace in the
family room and the grill on the opposite side
has been clad in oak planks. Timber “weavernest” Obeche Lites from Animal Farm have been
clustered over the casual table and benches.
Floating steps over the reflective pond lead to
the bar area, which has a decked spa overlooking
the pool. Here the surrounding decking has been
wrapped up a side wall which incorporates a TV
for watching sporting events. The bar area is also
linked to an outdoor “boma”, which is a casual
enclosure with seating area around a fire-pit.
The home owners often enjoy African safaris and
wanted to re-create the “boma” experience of
luxury safari camps. The same sensory pleasure
and use of textured finishes has been used in
the upstairs bedrooms. Timber wall cladding

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has been introduced in the en-suite bathrooms
which add layered warmth and understated
luxury to the wash rooms. Lighting design is
an important feature in any project. Bold and
discreet lighting was specified in conjunction to
create a “wow” factor and layering of lighting
was used to set various moods throughout.
Subtle lighting has been incorporated in all
recesses and feature bulkheads to give a warm
glow to peripheral edges.
The interior furniture and décor were
designed by Ashleigh Gilmour and Sarika
Jacobs of Antoni Associates. The modern
furniture adds to the experience of the home.
Tactile finishes including timber, textured
leathers and raw linens add a sophisticated
sense of understated luxury.

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