# 1 Make an escape
WHO Marilouise and Jacques van der Merwe WHERE Swellendam
The Greenhouse at Fazenda, a luxury retreat and farm outside Swellendam, is immersed in a secluded forest, so it was key that one experience a sense of sleeping in the outdoors, says owner Marilouise. “The glass provides an interactive experience with your surroundings.”
While the colour scheme is neutral, green is the main accent along with a dash of blue. The wall behind the bed has been cladded with reclaimed pressed ceiling panels and painted white. White metro tiles finish off the bathroom entrance on the left (see opposite) and enhance the clean style of the space.
“There is a sense of magic for me in the Greenhouse; it’s abit of theatre and it immediately takes your mind off the stress of everyday life.”
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• It’s important to create a relationship between the building and interior space, either in the style or structure.
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CONTACT fazendaswellendam.co.za
# 2 A whole lot of heart
WHO Maxine Storer
WHERE Johannesburg When Lisa Storer designed this bedroom for her 20-year-old daughter Maxine, she didn’t have a particular style in mind as she believes that
