#1 Classic in blue and white
Jako and Anneke Lee of Welgemoed use blue and white in most of their projects – and this bedroom is no exception. “This palette creates an atmosphere of calm, tranquillity and coolness,” says Jako. “We also think it looks clean and tidy, and it has loads of personality!”
The room is spacious with a high ceiling and a super-king-size bed. “Someone once told me that you should choose the biggest elements possible for your bedroom because this creates a sense of luxury,” says Jako.
An oversized armchair upholstered in a blue-and-white design enhances the theme and provides comfy seating for putting on shoes or relaxing with a book.
It works because…
WALLPAPER remains a showstopper and the navy blue was exactly what the Lees had in mind. The oversized tropical leaf motif creates fantastic balance in the space with its high ceiling.
FLOOR The granite floor tiles are warmed by the sun in winter, while a large rug or two provide extra warmth and complete the picture.
OLD AND NEW Second-hand bedside cabinets in dark wood add to the classic look and contrast with the white wooden bed.
#2 Cool, calm and collected
A blue-and-green colour scheme works beautifully in the Cape Winelands – the green is reminiscent of the lustrous vines and blue reflects the vast bright skies. According to Chris Willemse and Dané Erwee, two of the co-owners of Johannesdal 1207 near Pniel outside Stellenbosch, this palette creates a calm and serene setting, without having to overthink it.
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