counterparts in lush green velvet couches . In the recording booth , black , white and grey elements are offset by bold red accents . Yellow is used only once - a modern yellow server stands in front of a window like a glowing beacon .
After the initial rush of colour , the intricacies of the interior design begin to reveal themselves . The walls are festooned with modern interpretations of traditional African patterns in shades of blue , green , black and red . The various , eye-catching patterns hail from Mbaso , one of the winners of the Clout Designers Industry Days Fired Up by Nando ’ s , which took place at 100 % Design South Africa 2019 . Naturalis ’ s vintage-inspired school chairs in
plywood and steel are given an African twist by applying these same patterns to their surfaces .
A felt-covered , two-toned blue occasional chair by Casamento sits in one corner and upon closer inspection reveals vibrant yellow stitching and beadwork . Ottomans covered in monochromatic fabric are scattered throughout .
Mbele ’ s bright orange circular rug with a sun-inspired design cleverly mimics the roundness of the lights suspended above it . Beaded , drum-shaped chandeliers by Thabisa Mjo of Mash . T Design Studio hang interspersed with simple industrial pendants . Mjo is the first local designer to have her work form part of the
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