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Donald Nxumalo

Donald Nxumalo Interiors Profile

Each of Donald Nxumalo’s projects starts authenticity and invite a high level of
with the question: how can I, as a designer, engagement.
help my client tell their story? When you’re Donald’s apartment has been designed
not designing with a specific client in in a way that honours that parkland
mind, that question becomes difficult to which forms its surrounds: colours which
answer – so Donald solved his dilemma occur in nature, such as the blue of water,
by imagining a resident who appreciates the orange of a sunset and the green of
quality; not simply quality items, but also trees, have been chosen to amplify and
quality of life, as offered by Steyn City’s reflect the soothing atmosphere of this
magnificent array of high calibre amenities unique setting. The textures that prevail
and new luxury City Centre. throughout the apartment have also been
This imaginary resident would not only selected to recreate nature’s tactility; think
respond to Donald’s signature aesthetic – of grass cloth, for example.
functional, beautiful and dramatic – but The aesthetic comes together in a bold
would also appreciate his distinct African ode to Africa, forming an eloquent and
aesthetic, made all the more significant unapologetic statement about the forward-
by using handcrafted pieces which add thinking direction the continent is taking.

Yvonne O’Brien

The Private House Company

Yvonne O’Brien’s The Private House aesthetic to Steyn City, where she has
Company has established a reputation strived to create a look that blends
based on her trademark aesthetic, self- the functionality desired by today’s
described as “understated elegance”. It’s homeowners with the undeniable and
a look that has proved a firm favourite distinctive luxury that is the resort
among many of South Africa’s leading parkland’s residence.
bush lodges, with the result that many of Her apartment has captured the
South Africa’s best loved bush destinations boldness of the Steyn City vision and the
bear her signature look, inspired by nature comfort and convenience of apartment
and are light, sophisticated and simple. living, with authentic African accents
Yvonne has brought this calming creating a sense of space and place. dw

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