Ever Shopped for Something Like This?

When an interior designer goes shopping, we go large! I spend my Monday morning at ISS trying to source the perfect slab of granite for my client's kitchen.

Granite is a natural stone, so when the blocks are mined you have no way of knowing what the actual cuts will look like. There will always be some form of variation in the pattern and colour, so being able to hand pick a specific cut of stone give our clients a unique and one-of-a-kind kitchen.

So we're not just scatter cushions and vases...

House in Westville

We have recently completed another inspirational residential project. It was fantastic to have been involved in the process from the very beginning:  we saw the existing building being demolished; we worked with the architects on the new layouts; we designed the bathrooms; completed the ceiling and lighting layouts and chose all the finishes and fittings.


We worked on this project from the inception through to hanging the curtains, putting out the final cushions and hanging the last artwork.


We have become good friends with this client and wish this family true happiness in their new home

Open plan dining and kitchen area

Inviting entrance and porte cochere

Diving wall with feature gas fireplace

Striking black & white bathroom

Main en suite

Inspired Design

All my internet trawling has paid off again - have a look at this masterpiece by ONG&ONG Singapore. This residence offers a calm balance between interior and exterior spaces. The ground floor incorporates the living and dining areas with free views to the pool and manicured garden beyond. A central staircase leads upstairs to the bedrooms and family area on the first floor and finally a spiral staircase to roof terrace above.The house has a strong horizontal element to it with clean lines creating a sense of space. For me this is a perfect example of why one shouldn't over decorate a space. Keep it simple and keep it functional.

If this sense of style and elegance is something you would like to see adapted to your own home interior be sure to contact the team at Jossi Design!

Rather Busy Monday!

I don't know what it is about Mondays. Doesn't matter where you work or what you do, Mondays have a habit of throwing you curveballs all day long.

I found myself all over the place today. A brief stop in at the office in the morning, then it was off to Hillcrest for a site meeting, then back to the office by way of one of our tile suppliers, cup of tea (yay!), dropped of tiles on site, back to the office, loaded the car again, then off to site in Musgrave to check a curtain installation and drop off some bed lamps, then off to South Beach to drop off 2 (heavy!) rugs for a client to approve and finally back to the office again. Don't know about the staff members, but I am knackered.

If you don't believe me, I have pictures to prove it!

Penthouse on South Beach - A very Bright Kitchen

House in Hillcrest - Pool House & Rondavel

House in Musgrave - Bedside Lamp Bases (Need to find a shade!)

House in Musgrave - Curtains & TV Unit

 

 

 That brings us to the end of Monday. Just enough time to wind down for the day before it all starts again tomorrow. Bring it on!