DONALD NXUMALO

Whether he's conceptualising a hotel in the heart of Uganda or refurbishing the home of a South African celebrity, interior designer Donald Nxumalo is only satisfied with a project when his client can see themselves in the space that he's created.

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But that's far from his only measure of success: well made, handmade, useful and beautiful are key concepts that he often repeats when discussing his designs. This ethos has earned him a loyal client base at his Kramerville studio, DNX Interior Design, over the past 12 years - not to mention projects across Africa. We sat down with him to find out more about his journey so far...

HOW DID INTERIOR DESIGN COME INTO YOUR LIFE?

I always knew that I wanted to be an interior designer.