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Shop the cover: 7 ways to get the look

Our April/May cover designed by Ben Leavitt is a playful boundary pushing take on colour. Here’s how to get the look

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By House & Garden South Africa | March 23, 2022 | Interiors

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Photography by Emma Peter

Inspired by 70s sensibilities, colour takes center stage in our latest issue. Achieving the optimal balance of playful and sophisticated is a collaboration between old and new, modular and sculptural, bold and understated - all of these elements working in harmony. “I would describe design as having one foot in the past while the other boldly steps into the future”, explains Ben. “We wanted each element(of the home) to feel equal parts retro yet modern”.

Statement pieces abound and there are many ways to venture into colour while maintaining the effortlessly cool vibe that Ben has created in the Vancouver home on the cover. Here are 7 statement items inspired by the cover.

Beaten Copper Pendant Light by Van Eijsden
“Sashiko’ cushion in Lavender by Knus
1200 E Unit in Duco Blue Meteor by Studio19
‘Sphere Bulb Medio’ Vase in Terracotta by La Grange Interiors
’Mauritius penthouse’ modern tub chair by Classic Revivals
’Calacatta’ marble slab in grey, Por, Womag
‘Placa’ rug, Roche Bobois

The House & Garden South Africa April/May 2022 issue is available on shelves now. Click here to subscribe or get your digital copy.