Welcome to the blog of Andrew Hector. Interior decorator and blogger from Johannesburg
I love hosting a dinner party. In fact, one of the pre-requisites when I was looking for an apartment many years ago, was that I had to be able to fit in a 10 seater dining room table! A successful dinner party is a combination of good food, good company and setting the right mood.…
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One of my clients summed it up perfectly the other day when she said that animal print is a colour. Something that perfectly complements most colour schemes and room settings. As with all natural elements – wood, stone, metal – animal prints are a great way of introducing pattern and texture into a space. If…
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As I live in an apartment myself, I am very well aware of the challenges that come with limited space. You have to be smart with your furniture selection, and make sure that every piece has multiple functions, and at the very least… loads of storage!! That is why when it comes to a smaller…
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Just got word that Home Fabrics have launched their own range of designer rugs! I am especially loving the geometric print on the Venezia Rug bottom right, which is available in both silver and ivory. When you are working on an all white / neutral space, it is important to bring in variation through texture and…
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First spotted at the newly re-done domestic airport lounge in Johannesburg, these Tom Dixon pendant lights are fast starting to appear in kitchens, dining rooms and entrance halls of homes in most publications. With precious metals trending as a decor accent, the gold interior of these lamps not only help to create a warm glow, but…
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Having just returned from the bush, I was once again convinced that a screeded floor is not just practical but also beautiful. I love the earthy, natural and relaxed look it creates, and works both indoors and outside. Obviously as with any decor trend, the style has progressed from a basic grey to various finishes…
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Just came back from 2 weeks on the road visiting my home town for some business and pleasure, as well as a quick shot left to the Kruger Park on my return. Decided it to be a good time to take a break from blogging as well to reset and come back with some fresh…
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