Design shops to die for

WORDS: NICKY OBEL – IMAGES: SUPPLIED

elcome to your décor and design home guide. We’ve found some fabulous décor stores any design enthusiast would love to visit – all proudly South African and with designers who are each a force to be reckoned with the world over.

Whether it be online or in-store, these homeware and décor stores are expertly curated to offer something unique and exciting for everyone.

If you’ve been looking for custom furniture, your search is over with this bespoke brand. Schönn is an online store offering timeless‑designed furniture and décor that are world-class. Their products allow you to design any room in your home with custom‑made furniture – each piece complementing the other perfectly. When visiting Schönn online, you will find a hands‑on salesforce waiting to assist and transform your vision into functional, yet absolutely beautiful high-quality furniture for any space under your roof.

If you’re looking for a truly exciting décor and design experience, you have to visit KARE in Kramerville, Johannesburg. Although this store is not uniquely South African and features in a number of different countries it will put a big smile on your face. Allow yourself to be inspired by their extraordinary furniture, lights and accessories. KARE serves up not only great lifestyle products, but also fascinating interior design ideas specific to the current market trends, making shopping in their store a playful experience. It even offers its very own beautifully designed décor magazine where fabulous ideas spill from the pages. It’s free when you visit.

Walking around an Adele Catherine store in Johannesburg is truly a fabulous experience. Each offering – whether it be art, kitchenware, office goodies, décor products, scatters or throws, among many others – will not only pique your interest, but get your creative juices flowing. From monochromatic décor that’s both tactile and versatile, to diffusers and candles, body washes or lotions, each individually sourced and selected item is sure to uplift any environment. What’s more, the majority of the goods found in-store have been carefully curated, customised or chosen by the two owners – Adele and Catherine.

Another favourite design and décor store showcasing true South African home furniture and homeware, is Iconomy. Simply browse through their online catalogue or visit one of their two stores in Joburg to see how creative the designers in our country truly are. They make it so simple for us to perk up a room in our home, from trendy mirrors to beautiful wire art and great lighting. Iconomy serves all of these goodies up on a really creative platter. Even their wall shelving offers a totally unique design style. There is nothing boring about this iconic store – you can take our word for it.

If you love a bit of simple DIY in your life, and a room in your home needs a quick and easy refresh – then look no further than Tilevera. Tilevera is an online store that offers some fabulous tile decals in a multitude of designs and colours. And the great news is it’s a quick and easy application giving your kitchen, bathroom or any tiled space that much-needed makeover you’ve been looking for.