Andrew Knapp
SOMEWHERE OVER THE RAINBOW – THE PSYCHOLOGY OF COLOUR IN INTERIOR DECORATING
Tip-toe through the spectrum on a dazzling journey through the land of colour psychology, and how we can use it in interior decorating
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The Design Train
- Apr 24
- 7 min
Eco-Friendly Décor – Keeping Your Home Green
To celebrate International Earth Day this month's blog is dedicated to the important topic of Eco-Friendly décor
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The Design Train
- Feb 24
- 5 min
Small Pleasures – Exploring the Side Table
The side table is in the spotlight this month with good reason. This decorating staple is often overlooked. Time to change that!
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The Design Train
- Dec 8, 2021
- 4 min
The Evolution of a Range
To end the year we look at some of our popular table ranges and examine how they evolved.
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The Design Train
- Nov 22, 2021
- 5 min
The Benefits of Bespoke Furniture
We enjoy being approached to create bespoke furnishings and, with over 30 years in the industry, consider ourselves experts in the field
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The Design Train
- Oct 24, 2021
- 5 min
Décor 2022 - What can we expect?
A look at design predictions and trends for 2022
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Andrew Knapp
- Sep 20, 2021
- 4 min
Heritage Day- Looking toward the future
This month we would like acknowledge where our local design ideas came from and, more importantly, where they are heading.
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Andrew Knapp
- Aug 21, 2021
- 5 min
Wood Veneers – More than Meets the Eye
An interesting look at a widely used product used in furniture design - wood veneers.
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The Design Train
- Jul 23, 2021
- 4 min
Nesting Instincts – The space-saving idea that endured the centuries
Thomas Sheraton made his first nesting table in the 18th century and it is as popular now as it was then.
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Andrew Knapp
- Jun 18, 2021
- 3 min
When Nature Inspires Furniture Design
Nature has proved inspirational in everything from literature to architecture and beyond. Of course, this is no big surprise, nature’s...
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Andrew Knapp
- May 25, 2021
- 5 min
Corporate and Project Furniture – Choosing the Right Materials
When a client consults us on a design brief for the corporate or hospitality sector the parameters and criteria differ greatly from...
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The Design Train
- Apr 21, 2021
- 8 min
Minimalism – The Art of Living Intentionally
The term Minimalism sometimes conjures up an image of a spartan space that may look good in a lifestyle feature - not so!
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The Design Train
- Mar 19, 2021
- 6 min
DISCOVERING OURSELVES - EXPLORING ADVANCES IN SOUTH AFRICAN DESIGN
March 2021 Image: the Mvelo Desk from designer Siyanda Mbele What better way to celebrate Human Right's Day than to take a brief journey...
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The Design Train
- Feb 20, 2021
- 6 min
Shaping our Lives – Geometrics in Décor
February 2021 If you have ever wondered why geometrics shapes are an often re-reoccurring theme in the design world the answer is simple;...
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Andrew Knapp
- Jan 11, 2021
- 5 min
The 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...
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The Design Train
- Dec 6, 2020
- 6 min
What makes furniture an investment?
Investment furnishings used to be considered the sole realm of antiques or iconic designer pieces. Fortunately, this perception has changed.
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The Design Train
- Nov 25, 2020
- 8 min
Tablescaping - 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.
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The Design Train
- Nov 23, 2020
- 5 min
Cutting Through the Confusion
Coffee tables shouldn’t be relegated to the realm of an afterthought, after all, a good coffee table is the ultimate multi-tasker.
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