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This Hyde Park home embodies the philosophy of easy, inner-city living with its sculptural elements and pared-back approach

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By Yashna Balwanth | August 30, 2022 | Interiors

contemporary, black, dining room
A contemporary and minimal dining room, Image: Annalize Nel

Interior designer Dean van Aswegen completely transformed the space of this Hyde Park home, doing away with existing parts that no longer worked, and still keeping the stand-out features intact. The windows were key to the design as Dean notes, “The floor-to-ceiling windows provide abundant natural light and an incredible sense of volume and space. The clients often travel, so it was important to design a house that radiates a calm, sanctuary-like atmosphere when they are home.” The different textural elements were important in creating this luxurious, yet unpretentious space.

The dining room itself features a custom-made marble dining table by Laterale Design, however we’ve rounded up a few items to help you recreate the space in your own home.

“Mob’ marble look side table in brown, R9 300, La Grange Interiors
‘Glenn’ console table, R17 799, Kare Design
‘Repose’ sofa, from R87 250, OKHA
‘Rake’ dining chair, from R20 050, OKHA
‘Meta’ side table, POR, Tonic design
‘Half moon’ wall mirror, R9 399, Kare Design
‘Mushroom’ table lamp in brass, R4 999, Kare Design

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