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Interiors | Tanzania | Travel

Travel: Singita Mara Rivier Tented Camp Ushers in a New Safari Chic Aesthetic

Byatelier55 22nd February 20133rd July 2020

Singita – Mara River Tented Camp [Tanzania] [Image credit/source: Mara Tented River Camp – Singita]   Luxury game…

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Africa Inspired | Decor | Design | Interiors | Textiles

Decor: African Craft and Design Interior Design Inspiration

Byatelier55 18th January 20139th June 2020

House & Garden [Africa Inspired]   Flipping through the latest issue of House & Garden UK (February 2013) I came…

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Interiors | Senegal

Interiors: A Holiday Home Interior Inspired by African Print

Byatelier55 19th October 20128th June 2020

A Senegalese Holiday Home [Senegal] [Image credits: Senegalese Holiday home – Elle Decoration France/M P Morel] An…

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Interiors | South Africa

Interiors: A Contemporary South African Beach House

Byatelier55 29th August 201229th May 2020

Contemporary South African Beach House [South Africa]   Inspired by nature, a beach house in South Africa is unique…

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Interiors | Kenya | Travel

Travel: The Red Pepper House in Lamu

Byatelier55 20th August 20123rd July 2020

The Red Pepper House [Kenya] [Image credit: Dining – The Red Pepper House] The historical island of…

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Interiors | Rwanda | Travel

Travel: Striking Modern African Interior Design Inspiration at Nyungwe Forest Lodge 

Byatelier55 17th July 201214th May 2020

Nyungwe Forest Lodge [Rwanda] [Image credit: Main Lodge – Nyungwe Forest Lodge] I have just finished reading…

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Interiors | Kenya

Interiors: Suno Kay Osterweis Idyllic Lamu Retreat

Byatelier55 6th July 201213th May 2020

Claudio Modola for Suno Kay Osterweis [Kenya] [Image credit: Claudio Modola Home for Suno Kay Osterweis –…

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Architecture | Interiors | South Africa

Architecture: Luxury Modern Living and Stylish South African Interior Design Style

Byatelier55 17th April 20128th May 2020

Okha / Stefan Antoni Olmesdahl Truen Architects [South Africa] [Image credit: First Crescent – Okha] Happily sitting…

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Interiors | Tunisia

Interiors: Fashion Designer Azzedine Alaïa’s Parisian Loft

Byatelier55 30th March 20128th May 2020

Azzedine Alaïa [Tunisia] [Image credits: Azzedine Alaïa Apartment Interior – Alexandre & Emilie, Persona Production via Yatzer] I recently…

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Interiors | Morocco

Interiors: Peacock Pavilions on Elle Decor

Byatelier55 23rd March 20127th May 2020

Peacock Pavilions [Morocco] [Image credit: Peacock Pavilions Guest Bedroom – Simon Upton/Elle Decor] Maryam Montague is probably…

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Architecture | Interiors | South Africa

Architecture: Forest Town Long House Contemporary South African Architecture and Interior Design Style

Byatelier55 24th February 20126th May 2020

Forest Town Long House [South Africa] [Image credit: Exterior, Forest Town Long House – studioMAS/Tristan Mclaren] I…

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Ghana | Interiors | South Africa

Interiors: Celebrating the Style, Taste, and Culture of Africa

Byatelier55 31st January 20125th May 2020

Diane Tevoedjre [South Africa] [Image credit: Diane Tevoedjre Home, Exterior – Habitat] A blend of African, European,…

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Africa Inspired | Egypt | Interiors

Interiors: Christian Louboutin’s Egyptian Retreat

Byatelier55 16th January 20125th May 2020

Christian Louboutin [Africa Inspired] [Image credit: Christian Louboutin’s Egyptian Retreat – Elle Decor US edition] Doing a…

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Ethiopia | Interiors

Interiors: Fashion Designer Amsale Aberra’s Monochrome Interiors

Byatelier55 7th December 20111st May 2020

Amsale Aberra [Ethiopia] [Image source: Amsale Aberra – Loft Interior] If you spent most of your days…

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Africa Inspired | Interiors

Interiors: New York Design and African Décor Meet in Italy

Byatelier55 9th September 201129th April 2020

New York Design and African Décor Meet in Italy [Africa Inspired] While looking around for interior inspiration I…

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Architecture | Ghana | Interiors

Architecture: A Home Built in Celebration of Love

Byatelier55 31st March 201121st April 2020

Joe Osae-Addo [Ghana] [Image credit: dwell/Dook – September 2007] Building your own house is a dream for…

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Africa Inspired | Interiors

Interiors: Ethniciti Interiors Inspired by Africa

Byatelier55 20th January 201111th December 2019

Ethniciti [Africa Inspired]       [Image credit: Ethniciti] The days are starting to get a bit…

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Africa Inspired | Decor | Interiors

Interiors: Interior Elegance Inspired by Africa

Byatelier55 18th November 20107th December 2019

Aline Matsika [Africa Inspired] [Image credit: Aline Matsika] Interior designer Aline Matsika is known for her impeccable sense of…

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Interiors | Textiles | West Africa

Textiles: Royal Hut Inspired by West African Textiles

Byatelier55 3rd November 20107th December 2019

Royal Hut [Africa Inspired] [Image credits: Royal Hut] Crisp white cotton brought to life using colourful fabrics…

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