See You On The Stoep!
Home South Africa|November/December 2020
We share seven spectacular s paces, perfect for summer sundo wners and cosy get-togethers .
Shane Barnard
See You On The Stoep!

WHO LIVES HERE? Stefan Blom and Albie du Toit

WHERE Cape Town

SIZE 15m²

ORIENTATION North-east

#1 Bold in green (and gold and pink and orange…)

Stefan Blom and Albie du Toit are notafraid of colour. On the contrary, theirhouse in Green Point, Cape Town represents all the colours of the rainbow: the guest room is powder-blue (see the cover of Home, May 2020) and here on their stoep it’s lush green, ceiling and all.

“Painting the ceiling was suggested by our friend Jan Botha, an interior designer,” says Stefan. “It’s always good to discuss your plans with creative friends because they often have ideas that you would never think of yourself!

“We wanted to play with colour here to form a contrast with the veranda on the upper level where we only used white and other neutral shades. We love using colour to give different rooms their own character. Then it’s almost like meeting a new person when you choose a room depending on your mood on a particular day, and of course the weather. We definitely don’t shy away from colour!”

In the summer months, the pair spend almost all day on this stoep next to the pool. “It’s the ideal place to have a sundowner or to simply relax after a big lunch.”

It works because…

COLOUR The lush green walls and ceiling enhance a cool atmosphere, while contrasting colours such as pink and orange add interest.

This story is from the November/December 2020 edition of Home South Africa.

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