Estate Living Magazine Precinct Living - Issue 33 | Page 55

Colour coded
Spring is the perfect season for painting your patio
walls or upstyling your coffee tables or wooden chairs.
Favourite colour choice malfunction? Chillax! Various
paint manufacturers pronounce different colours
of the year that capture the ‘mood’ of the moment.
Plascon has chosen Amadeus, which is described
as ‘earthy, yellow-tinted with grounding energy.’
Dulux have selected a warm ‘calming’ pink for curl-
up comfort called Pictured Rocks. While Pantone
Colour Institute don’t manufacture paints, you could
try matching their choice of colour for the year – Ultra
Violet. It’s described as ‘a thoughtful shade of purple
which adds energy and depth to any room.’
Pop under a parasol
Add a huge colourful parasol for some spring shade.
Mobelli Furniture + Living stock a One Touch Umbrella
that opens and closes with a push and is easily operated
by a ‘petite person’. It’s also cantilevered, with no centre
pole getting in your way. Of course, garden-variety
umbrellas will do the job, but if you live in a windy area,
it’s best to buy one that is strong and durable and has a
warranty on the canvas. One Touch Umbrella for ‘petite persons’,
Buffet babe
Berry, violet, cobalt blue – these are the fabulous Le Creuset colours for casserole dishes or skillets
perfect for dining al fresco. The company has also just launched Provence, inspired, says Le
Creuset’s Jamie Paine, by the ‘fragrant, sun-drenched lavender fields that blanket southern France.
Remember that the colours you choose to surround yourself with every day set the mood for your
whole home,’ she says. Mix-and-match crockery for an eclectic, cheerful look – Royal Albert meet
Noritake. Carrol Boyes meet stoneware plates from Mr Price Home. Casserole dish, Le Creuset,
from R3,070. Dinnerware Caribbean Blue, Le Creuset, from R235 each
Wall joll Lounging out and about
Party like it’s 1960 – wallpaper is back in a big way! And
styles and quality have greatly improved since then.
WCI Wallpapers say 2018 is all about oversized patterns
and flowers in bold colours or pastel shades. Used on
a patio feature wall, wallpaper adds texture, depth and
variety. It’s even being used on ceilings. Vibrant or soft
florals, zen-like forests – the sky’s the limit for your walls. From pool chairs, loungers and deckchairs to luxurious hammocks,
outdoor furniture is not merely functional – it’s an extension of our
indoor areas, and comfort and style are key. Mix wicker-style furniture
with wooden pieces, and arrange bright scatter cushions with neutrals.
‘Wicker and woven accessories remain popular this season and faux
wicker is a great weatherproof choice that’s hardy and good looking,’
says Builders Warehouse’s Asanda Nkomo. Alon Sachs, co-founder
of Mobelli Furniture + Living, says natural materials, retro-inspired
style and cool, soothing colours are floating his boat this season.
‘Sun loungers add extra value to any outdoor space by increasing the
ways in which you can relax,’ he says. Bello Sun Lounger from Mobelli
The Wonderland range from WCI Wallpapers
Furniture + Living, R16,999
Nia Magoulianiti-McGregor
www.estate-living.co.za
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