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For the last 20 years the ideas and products of Audi Snÿman Interior Design (trading under the name Drapers’ Interior for many years) received acclaimed recognition in the media. In this section we invite you to share in the proud history of past trend setting and to accompany us on the journey to do just that in the future. When you become a client of Audi Snÿman Interior Design , you become part of this proud voyage.
The ideal home office
Published on SA Home Owner
1 June 2020
With working from home now the new normal for many, we share eight expert tips on creating a comfortable and effective working space.
Sophisticated style
Published in SA Home Owner
20 May 2020
Neutrals are the glue that keeps a colour kaleidoscope together. Using neutrals helps to contrast any other colours, be they pastels or really loud expressions of colour.
Neutrals can be a soft grey, charcoal, dove grey, beige and even an off white. They form the base tone but do not carry the theme. In the image with the gallery wall I used a neutral dove grey with two shades of teal as complementary colours.
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Bare minimum
Published in SA Home Owner
15 April 2020
More and more people are looking at their homes as an oasis from busy lifestyles – a place where unwinding and switching off are encouraged.
Over the years the minimalist lifestyle has been growing in popularity encouraging people to give up the frills. Whether it’s downsizing your wardrobe or even your office desk, getting rid of the excess allows you to focus and relieves even the clutter in your mind. It is no wonder than that minimalist interior is a trend that is here to stay.
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Gorgeously grand
Published in SA Home Owner
21 January 2020
Back in 2015 when these home owners laid their eyes on this beautiful, innovative lifestyle estate, they knew that one day they’d be living there.
A design delight
Published in SA Home Owner
18 September 2019
Bordering on a green belt at the back of this stunning property, this home not only offers picturesque views of the surroundings but provides the ideal location for those seeking the solace of nature in all its beauty. The architecture of the home is as magnificent as the interior design, making this house a true design delight. (more…)
Lighting Trends for 2019
When it comes to changing your interior lighting, look no further – here some lighting trends for 2019 that are sure to set the perfect mood for your home.
For most homeowners, creating the “wow” factor is essential and should attract instant attention to any room. Many times, lighting fixtures tend to act as centrepieces and often come with elaborate designs that focus all the attention in a space. In an effort to try and understand atmosphere, one needs to first understand the different types of light and how they interact with each other.
The Style Makers
Published in SA Home Owner
18 July 2019
Transforming interior design from ordinary to great.
Audi Snÿman Interior Design listens to you to create a space that reflects your personality, dreams, desires and aspirations – a home where you are at ease to be yourself, and excited to share these spaces with those you invite across your threshold.
Curl up and read
Published in SA Home Owner
5 June 2019
Curl up in a cosy nook with a hot drink and your book of the moment – winter is here and it’s time to get comfy in the ultimate reading corner.
2019 Colour Trends
Colours help shape everything from our mood to the products we buy. With each New Year comes a new colour trend, and whether you’re a fashion fundi or revamping your home, knowing these trends is helpful in making up your mind.
And what better time than now to explore a new colour palette for your home? It’s the perfect time to introduce in a new look – whether that be a fresh coat of paint, a new item of furniture or introduce a few scatter cushions to add some texture. (more…)
Own your interior
I always encourage my clients to follow their hearts when it comes to their interiors, and not to be too distracted by the latest design trends, although I must admit that some of them are quite appealing and many do have longevity.
A few months back I blogged about sustainability and environmental interiors, and it seems a trend that is definitely here to stay. Another favourite is something that we term as ‘contemporary vintage’ that sees some family heirlooms or favourite antiques being incorporated into a contemporary interior. { read more }
