The Design TrainApr 247 minEco-Friendly Décor – Keeping Your Home GreenTo celebrate International Earth Day this month's blog is dedicated to the important topic of Eco-Friendly décor
The Design TrainFeb 245 minSmall Pleasures – Exploring the Side TableThe side table is in the spotlight this month with good reason. This decorating staple is often overlooked. Time to change that!
The Design TrainDec 8, 20214 minThe Evolution of a RangeTo end the year we look at some of our popular table ranges and examine how they evolved.
The Design TrainNov 22, 20215 minThe Benefits of Bespoke FurnitureWe enjoy being approached to create bespoke furnishings and, with over 30 years in the industry, consider ourselves experts in the field
The Design TrainOct 24, 20215 minDécor 2022 - What can we expect?A look at design predictions and trends for 2022
Andrew KnappSep 20, 20214 minHeritage Day- Looking toward the futureThis month we would like acknowledge where our local design ideas came from and, more importantly, where they are heading.
Andrew KnappAug 21, 20215 minWood Veneers – More than Meets the EyeAn interesting look at a widely used product used in furniture design - wood veneers.
The Design TrainJul 23, 20214 minNesting Instincts – The space-saving idea that endured the centuriesThomas Sheraton made his first nesting table in the 18th century and it is as popular now as it was then.
Andrew KnappJun 18, 20213 minWhen Nature Inspires Furniture DesignNature has proved inspirational in everything from literature to architecture and beyond. Of course, this is no big surprise, nature’s...
Andrew KnappMay 25, 20215 minCorporate and Project Furniture – Choosing the Right MaterialsWhen a client consults us on a design brief for the corporate or hospitality sector the parameters and criteria differ greatly from...
The Design TrainApr 21, 20218 minMinimalism – The Art of Living IntentionallyThe term Minimalism sometimes conjures up an image of a spartan space that may look good in a lifestyle feature - not so!
The Design TrainMar 19, 20216 minDISCOVERING OURSELVES - EXPLORING ADVANCES IN SOUTH AFRICAN DESIGNMarch 2021 Image: the Mvelo Desk from designer Siyanda Mbele What better way to celebrate Human Right's Day than to take a brief journey...
The Design TrainFeb 20, 20216 minShaping our Lives – Geometrics in DécorFebruary 2021 If you have ever wondered why geometrics shapes are an often re-reoccurring theme in the design world the answer is simple;...
Andrew KnappJan 11, 20215 minThe Console Table – An age-old love affair.A console originally referred to the s-shaped bracket that was used to affix a half-moon shelf (called a demi-lune) to a wall...
The Design TrainDec 6, 20206 minWhat makes furniture an investment?Investment furnishings used to be considered the sole realm of antiques or iconic designer pieces. Fortunately, this perception has changed.
The Design TrainNov 25, 20208 minTablescaping - The trend that has withstood centuries.As specialists in table design and manufacture, we have a responsibility to ensure that our clients get the best out of their investment.
The Design TrainNov 23, 20205 minCutting Through the ConfusionCoffee tables shouldn’t be relegated to the realm of an afterthought, after all, a good coffee table is the ultimate multi-tasker.