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COUNTER SPACE

The counter alongside the pantry cupboard is now Nico's snackmaking space; it has plugs for appliances including a toaster and microwave.

Display tile from CTM

Paint colour Tjhoko Paint Matt Black

WHO LIVES HERE?

Nadia and Nico Bell with their children, Jessica (12) and Owen (2) .

WHERE Mbombela, Mpumalanga

FOCAL POINT

A large display tile was framed to create a focal point above the stove - it was done with the same timber that was used to clad some of the drawer faces. These drawers have a touch-and-release mechanism, so Bar stools from Decofurn

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