KRAMERVILLE HAS LONG BEEN THE GO-TO DESTINATION for interior design fundis. From fabrics to homeware and even bathroom and kitchen fixtures, this corner of the city has it all. Established as a design district in the early 2000s, this once-industrial area on the outskirts of Sandton is now home to a bevy of furniture stores, design showrooms and fabric houses. One of the best things about this neck of the woods is that you can easily walk between most of its offerings. Here’s VISI’s highlights package of some of the neighbourhood’s many excellent spots.
Kramerville is undeniably the best place to pick out smooth velvets, Just up the road, the adjoining sibling decor havens Mavromac and Gatehouse have a stellar collection of imported and local fabrics and wallcoverings, as well as exclusively designed and curated furniture and accessories, under one fashionable roof.