Monday, 7 November 2011

One Word – Stunning!

Remember I told you about images that I revisit in my mind? Well there are websites I continually revisit to get inspired too. When I first came across South African interior designer John Jacob Zwiegelaar, it was love at first sight. There is just something about the combination of natural and rustic African elements combined with classic and sophisticated European furniture and textiles that makes my heart sing. It’s no wonder me (and other bloggers) stalk his website in hope of finding a new project. Imagine my excitement when I logged on this weekend to find this beauty:

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13 comments:

  1. First House on the Right7 November 2011 at 19:46

    Amazing. I love how he keeps the colours quite subtle, allows him to really pull off the busyness of the rooms I reckon. Hope your week is off to a great start, Nicolex

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  2. Rachael@ Roco Rennie7 November 2011 at 21:26

    Wow!! What a feast for the eyes. I love the tones used. Thank-you for lovely comment, it is so great to be back xxx

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  3. colleen7 November 2011 at 22:24

    i love the pictures of all the butterflies! very cool.

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  4. Gild and Grace7 November 2011 at 23:15

    The tones in this space are gorgeous. Lovely post!

    Abbey x

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  5. Anonymous8 November 2011 at 00:41

    Okay, I'll be the one to not join his fan club, haha. In my opinion, this is way too cluttered. Less is more, less is more ... well, sometimes ;-)

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  6. classiq8 November 2011 at 01:48

    I'm with Lisa on this one, a little too cluttered for me, but I LOVE that terrace in the last two images. Have a great week! xo
    Ada

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  7. amy b.s.8 November 2011 at 04:11

    there's so much going on and yet it doesn't seem overwhelming.

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  8. Tracey Ayton Photography8 November 2011 at 06:53

    Holy crow!!!! Such a great space. I think they call those types of rooms "great rooms" for a reason! Can you imagine dusting all of that? I guess if you owned a home like that then you would have maids. :-)

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  9. Brooke8 November 2011 at 13:09

    What amazing art placement. So many ideas in one room!

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  10. Jules88 November 2011 at 16:14

    That patio space rocks. What an amazing eye for details!

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  11. Barbara@HausDesign8 November 2011 at 19:00

    You know I'm a huge fan of his...there's an element of exotic mystery which I love!

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  12. Aubrey {All Things Bright and Beautiful}9 November 2011 at 02:37

    I think I'm still in shock from those gorgeous images...generally, I'm not in to spaces that are that busy, but for some odd reason, it just all *works*...and not just works, but works FABULOUSLY! Great find, I'm off to stalk (c:

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  13. Jessie12 November 2011 at 08:24

    Oh, I love his designs! His work is gorgeous and this space feels very warm, earthy and exudes an understated sophistication!

    Thanks for the introduction, Meghan!

    Jessie
    www.mixandchic.com

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