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CORNER appeal ABOVE: “Mirrors are my favourite for adding glam to a room, and reflect light in your home,” advises interior designer Lisa Walters-Hunter.
MAKE THE MOST OF AN EMPTY CORNER WITH A COLLECTION OF CAREFULLY SELECTED PIECES
nchored by a French looking display table with a marble top and a dull gold full-length arched mirror, I was keen to create a muted, casual yet neutral tablescape for an empty corner of this home,” says uMhlanga interior designer Lisa Walters-Hunter. Lisa achieved her desired look by using various materials and considered the
following pointers: On the table-top Lisa looked for smooth ceramics, natural clay-looking ceramics, aged-looking vessels, earthy ceramics with a textured or rough feel, organically shaped ceramic objets, stacked coffee table books, a large pale amber-coloured glass lamp base with raffia lampshade, plus other items of interest. “To add the finishing touches I added olive branches and bougainvillea cut from
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the garden and placed in selected urns. This immediately created a relaxed yet chic and Mediterranean feel. “Personally, I love using mirrors extensively in my interiors. They create another ‘window’ and reflection of the room which I find so interesting. For a dark room they also reflect much-needed light,” concludes Lisa. Find my style: Cecile and Boyd; Lisa Walters Interiors.
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