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MAY COLOUR OF THE MONTH: Emerald

Somebody call the Wizard of Oz! Every city is an emerald city this month and, with a to...

Spaces Issue 10, 2013
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    Beach beauty
    See how a lick of paint brought some urban style to a rustic wooden cabin on Kommetjie beach.
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    Fade to blue
    Ombre colour that flows from dark to light is making a cool blue journey into summer's hottest decor.
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    Colourful ideas
    Join us as we follow four leading SA fashion designers them into their favourite bright and inspiring spaces.
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    Jewels in the earth
    A spiritual space gets an urban update at this playful and peaceful yoga studio in Cape Town. Welcome to The Shala.
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    Block party
    This sleek Pretoria home was the perfect outline for owners Lory Rosa and artist Sarita Rheeder-Rosa to colour in with blocks, strips and stripes.
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    Earth, wind, sky
    Photographer Micky Hoyle used the colours and textures of the Namibian landscape to create a living, breathing palette for a Windhoek boutique hotel.
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    Graphic chic
    Life is never black and white. But the stylish workspace of freelance designer, stylist and blogger Megan Smith is, and it works.
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    Style meets soul
    It’s a house, a home, an office and a high-fashion shop. All in one. See how designers Malcolm Klûk and Christiaan Gabriel du Toit have translated their passion for colour into a vibrant new Joburg space.
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    Servings of colour
    Get a taste of the palate-tickling palettes in some of South Africa's freshest restaurants.
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    Fashion house
    In décor as in fashion, subtle is safe and bold is best. But only if you do it right... case in point this colourful flat, home to a Cape Town fashion editor and her model manager friend.
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    Creams
    Cream is a soft, soothing colour, often used to create a calm, neutral environment.
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    Greens
    Green has a strong affinity with nature, evoking a sense of empathy with those around us and with the natural world.
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    Oranges
    A joyous colour, orange brings emotional release and is known to alleviate feelings of self-pity and low self-esteem.
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    Pinks
    Pink is emotionally soothing and calming, a colour that evokes a feeling of gentle warmth and nurturing.
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    Purples
    Purple has a powerful effect on the psyche and colour therapists turn to this royal hue to help patients combat anxiety.
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    Reds
    A powerful energiser and stimulant, red is an uplifting, highly emotive colour.
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    Yellows
    Yellow is a truly uplifting colour, associated with the expression of thoughts and stimulation of the intellect.
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    Blues
    Blue is a cool, calming colour that inspires mental control, clarity and creativity.
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    Colour forecast 2012
    When you express yourself with colour, the possibilities are endless. Plascons Palette of 2012 is inspired by the different ways that we bring colour into our lives, and different influences that we draw on to do so.
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    Colour Forecast 2013
    Colour transforms and inspires. It creates balance where there is uncertainty.
    Projects
    How to: Make a feature of lace
    In this modern study, pieces of delicate, feminine crochet lace are reincarnated into graphic, masculine designs.
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    How to: Create a plate display
    Crockery and creativity collide in this entrance hall, where visual interest is achieved by juxtaposing antique painted plates with stenciled plate designs.
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    How to: Cross-stitch a design
    In this colourful lounge, a cross-stitch motif is simplified to create a contemporary, pixelated feature wall.
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    Well-dressed walls
    Painting a space isnt just about choosing a suitable colour. Its also about the finish you want to achieve, and the type of paint you want to use. Heres whats trending this season and how to bring it into your home.
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    Colour Blocking
    Its a bold, bright trend that can light up any space. And it can work wonders in the bright light of an outdoor area. Weve got all the tips you need to colour block an exterior wall in your home
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    How to: Rejuvenate a chair
    A slick of paint and a touch of imagination transforms a vintage find into an on-trend seat.
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    How to: Re-model a table
    A wonky, weathered table is cleft in two and invigorated with a shot of electric pink. The result is a desk that brings an office to life.
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    How to: Light up a kitchen
    A humdrum kitchen hub is jettisoned into the 21st century with a quirky paint effect that uses trompe loeil and ultra-trendy colour-blocking.
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    How to: Brighten a basket
    Paint dipping is an easy way to update old accessories in a flash. Here it adds colourful appeal to a collection of baskets and bowls.
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    How to: Dramatise a doorway
    With a stripe of colour along the door frame and skirting board (and some bright triangle art), a TV room gets a little more electric.

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