The brief to interior designer Romi Kaplan was for a contemporary signature with the introduction of colour in certain interiors. She recalls: ‘At our first meeting the initial scheme was presented and the complete interior handwriting decided upon; at this point I realised that my client knew exactly what was required and how the final result should look.

‘As a designer, from the outset I believe visualisation is key. After seeing a home that I’m asked to furnish and decorate, I spend endless enjoyable hours – often late into the night – conceptualising as to how the scheme will eventually turn out.

‘In this case, for the sitting room and dining room I chose a neutral colour scheme, using different textures and interesting wallpapers to create the shell for a practical, livable space. I opted to place the TV in the formal lounge, as this seemed to be the place where the client and his guests chose to relax and interact. Coordination and concealment were preferable here in the formal lounge so I installed two custom-designed cabinets that house all necessary equipment for the home automation system.’

July/August 2012 Issue

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