For many people, the idea of living in a high-end lock-up-and-go apartment is the perfect combination of convenience, style and safety. Homeowners can enjoy a hotel-like living experience and benefit from a variety of communal amenities ranging from pools to gyms, restaurants, wellness centres and more. The addition of 24-hour security adds to its overall appeal.
Here we look at why South Africans are opting to live in apartments over standalone homes.
LUXE APARTMENT LIVING DEFINED
Luxury apartment living should be seen as an elevation of style, and not a compromise. According to Karin Cawthorne, owner of KARE Johannesburg, it is the luxury of space throughout that’s appealing – big windows, open-plan living, spacious rooms and beautiful views.
For Leanne Van Niekerk, designer and owner of LVN Interiors, this way of living can be described as glamorous and luxurious with spaces that enhance your senses and emotions with lighting, soft materials and seamless colour schemes.
“Luxe spaces in apartments don’t need to be confined to the use of branding and expensive décor, but rather using a carefully curated selection of materials, finishes and furniture to create luxurious and timeless spaces for residences.”
Van Niekerk adds: “Generous open-plan living, accent walls, fluidity in design, hardwood flooring, minimalistic aesthetics and high-quality materials and finishes generate and define luxe apartment living. Hotel-like bathrooms are an example of sophisticated design, elevating apartment living into hotel-like experiences and comfort within your own home.”
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