{"id":25183,"date":"2023-03-27T14:24:53","date_gmt":"2023-03-27T12:24:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/?p=25183"},"modified":"2024-05-28T12:37:43","modified_gmt":"2024-05-28T10:37:43","slug":"a-splash-of-vibrance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/blog\/2023\/03\/27\/a-splash-of-vibrance\/","title":{"rendered":"A splash of vibrance"},"content":{"rendered":"

Tasked with updating this beautiful Simbithi home while maintaining its authenticity, interior decorator Megan Cardwell added a splash of vibrance, colour and character to each space.<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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Ardent Interiors owner Megan Cardwell<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Bold wallpaper, key pieces and the clever use of reupholstering were all it took to transform this home into a contemporary, unique sanctuary where spaces flow seamlessly into one another.
\n\u201cWe wanted to give the home an update without removing the antique furniture and special items that were already there,\u201d says Ardent Interiors owner Megan. \u201cOur brief was to create unique spaces that tell a story, while still keeping it comfortable, homey and a place where memories can be created.\u201d<\/p>\n

BOLD CHANGES<\/strong>
\nWhile Megan and her team were given a lot of free reign, they also enjoyed the input they received from their clients during their brainstorming and working sessions. \u201cThis ensured that they were happy with the boundaries we wanted to push. The black bedroom was touch-and-go,\u201d she laughs, \u201cbut it worked out in the end and has become one of our favourite rooms to date!\u201d<\/p>\n

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\nAnother bold move, Megan says, was in the cove area, which lies between the living and dining rooms. \u201cNow covered in beautiful, airloom-flowered wallpaper, we had some wonderful working sessions around this space, which ended up coming together so beautifully. It was also nice to bring some colour into the living area where greys, white and wood were dominant. Taking a risk with the pops of moody colour paid off and we were both very happy with the end result.\u201d<\/p>\n