The Art Of Drama

Double-volume living areas have become very popular of late. To make the most of them, be inspired by this update of an open-plan living and dining room|

Our double-volume living and dining area was light and airy with beautiful views, but our furnishings didn’t complement the space,” recall the owners of this Dainfern, Jo’burg, property. Wanting a contemporary, sophisticated look, they showed interior designer Bronwen Barnes a picture they'd found on Pinterest. It wasn’t of a room, just a setting with dark tones and a lush, green, living wall. “I immediately had the idea of dramatic, moody colours and strong shapes that would fill and enhance this large space,” says Bronwen.