Talk about a room with a view.
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Talk about a room with a view.
At first the interior somewhat pales as the Kruger Park takes centre stage. As the eyes adjust to the surroundings and the passing parade of Giraffe and Elephant becomes commonplace, I can see the attention to detail in Lebombo’s interiors.

To say I fell in love with these surroundings is an understatement.
Cutting edge design in the heart of the African wilderness is a brilliant achievement. Aesthetically pleasing to the eye with the utmost level of comfort and heart-warming ambience is a brilliant combination. The colours are subtle; shades of grey, taupe and beige to allow the exterior to shine. There are no sharp contrasts as the architecture effortlessly blends with the interior design.
And every, I mean every creature comfort is there to enjoy.

Once my eyes settled I took note.
I love a good interior nearly as much as a fashion show and the African style has truly inspired me.
I see similarities with our French decor, a neutral palette to highlight the landscape outside. I have the creams and the beiges well in hand in Provence but I want to introduce some soft and stronger greys to compliment. Basket ware is used everywhere in the African interior; I’m going make those French baskets work harder.

I have resisted the temptation to ship a myriad of baskets home to Provence. How I...