Shop where the pros do: 6 of Joburg's top decor stores

Kramerville is Joburg's must-visit area for all things decor-related. If you're visiting and only have time to pop into a few shops, here are some of the best places to go

02 June 2015 - 02:00 By Robyn Alexander
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La Grange Interiors.
La Grange Interiors.
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DECOR & FURNITURE

Amatuli Artefacts

One of Home Weekly's favourite decor stores, Amatuli is a treasure trove of woven baskets, brightly coloured Malawi chairs and all sorts of artefacts from across the globe.

Visit: 6 Desmond Street, 011-440-5065, amatuli.co.za

La Grange Interiors

SA decor doyenne Sumari Krige's store is all about tactile, textured pieces that combine contemporary and classic moods. "I want to offer quality, style and luxury without compromising on home comforts," Krige says, and La Grange is all this and more.

Visit: 69 Kramer Road, 011-444-5379, lagrangeinteriors.co.za

 

FABRICS & WALLCOVERINGS

St Leger & Viney

St Leger & Viney supplies all those gloriously old-school florals and checks for which iconic international brands such as Sanderson, GP & J Baker and Cole & Son are renowned, plus classic linens and a good range of locally designed and produced collections too.

Visit: 8 Kramer Road, 011-444-6722, stleger.co.za

T&Co

Small but perfectly formed, the T&Co showroom is filled with some of the loveliest local and international textiles ever, including the world-famous Jim Thompson range of fabrics from Thailand, gorgeous Cape-based brand Lula Fabrics and local wallpapers by Robin Sprong.

Visit: The Guardhouse, Marlboro Place, 14A Kramer Road, 011-262-4718, tandco.co.za

LINEN

Casabianca Collezione: Egyptian Cotton Studio

From stonewashed linen sheets to duvet covers made from 1000 thread-count Egyptian cotton, this store stocks the most luxurious bed linens in town. There's also an excellent selection of 100% cotton towels as well as decor smalls and furniture on offer.

Visit: 3 Desmond Street, 011-262-0190, egyptiancottonstudio.co.za

LIGHTING

Leds C4

Brilliant (pun intended) spot for anyone is search of sleek contemporary lighting: it all comes from Spain, complete with very ecofriendly LED fittings, and the outdoor options are especially good.

Visit: 3 Kramer Road, 011-262-2817, leds-c4.co.za

This article was adapted from a piece originally created by Mila Crewe-Brown and Sarah Buitendach.

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