ON DISPLAY

FRAME GAME

When this old historic home in a country town was renovated to include en suite bathrooms for its five bedrooms, elements of its past were enhanced via the use of architectural styles and finishes - and by adding lots of artworks, in a wide variety of styles from the homeowner's large and eclectic collection.

Here, a trio of delightfully different pieces - which also showcase a diverse range of framing styles have been hung to frame and emphasise a doorway, creating a vivid and lively display.

Tip

Create instant visual interest with artworks by combining pieces in very different styles: here, a full-length portrait, a vintage map and a lush landscape contrast with one another to make each piece stand out more clearly - and memorably.

NATURAL RHYTHM

This home belongs to a renowned fabric designer who regularly takes inspiration from the natural world for her creative practice, often doing months or even years of research before starting to work on new designs. The framed artwork above the bed in the main bedroom is one of her own pieces: a fabric panel inspired by the drawings of early explorers in South Africa. This is a marvellously easy idea to replicate: simply select a favourite piece of fabric in a length slightly wider than the bed above which it is to be placed, and have it mounted and framed by a good fine-art framer.

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Amanda du Plessis (evolution product.co.za) is the artist and fabric designer who created this evocative mounted fabric panel, which is inspired by early drawings of the flora and fauna of South Africa.

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