Giava Interiors: 5 Ways to Turn Your Joburg Home into a Lux Retreat
City life in Joburg can be electric, but when you return to your home after an exhausting day in the office and on the road, you want to retreat into tranquillity and luxury. Vinette Diab-Nicholls, Head Designer of Giava Interiors, offers these 5 tips to turn your house into a luxurious sanctuary.
- Layer with Luxury Soft Furnishings.
Soft, plush textures are key to creating a restful space, and the real secret is to invest in high quality. Drape rich velvet or faux fur throws over couches and beds and pile up scatter cushions in high-end fabric. Invest in high-thread-count linens. Think Egyptian cotton or crisp percale for a bed that feels like a five-star hotel.
- Choose Bespoke Décor AccentsPersonal touches add luxury and character to any space. Choose handcrafted ceramic vases, artisanal candles, or curated wall art that reflects your style. These bespoke pieces add depth and uniqueness, turning the ordinary into luxury.
- Invest in Solid Wood FurnitureNatural materials ground a room and bring warmth and balance. A solid oak coffee table, side table, or headboard introduces an earthy elegance, creating a tactile connection to nature that’s essential for serenity.
- Create Ambient Lighting with LampsNo-one wants to come home to harsh overhead lighting. Instead, opt for strategically placed lamps with soft, warm bulbs. Interesting base designs can add sophistication and set the mood for relaxing evenings.
- Embrace a Neutral, Nature-Inspired PaletteEcho the soothing palette of the outdoors with soft greens, warm creams, stone greys, rich ochres, and gentle browns. Add touches of indoor greenery for a sense of freshness and calm.
* Vinette Diab-Nicholls is the founder and Head Designer of GIAVA INTERIORS. Visit giavainteriors.com for their online shop and more interior design advice.
Contact them for a consultation and let the team help you maximise your home into a lux retreat.
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