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FEATURE

2024 LIFESTYLE GARDEN

DESIGN SHOW

The 2024 Lifestyle Garden Show in Johannesburg features five outdoor and five
indoor spaces. The underlying ethos was one of enduring display longevity.

diversity. Edibles are integrated into the
ornamental mix, where a riot of plants takes
precedence over controlled restraint.
“Endure” epitomises succulent gardens
in all their guises. In a low-water use space
that still maintains its pedigree as a designer
garden, the arid is married to the lush, and
the random to the contrived. This design
illustrates the inherent flexibility and range
of choice when using succulents.
“Poise” is set in a corner and fans out to an
indeterminate open area beyond. Planting
beyond the patio is borrowed landscape as
befits the small corners of gardens where
space is at a premium. To enhance an
uncluttered spatial sensation, elements are
Section of plan for the Harmony garden kept small, not bulky or cumbersome.

Outdoor spaces
“Harmony” flaunts suburban-ecological
gardening with indigenous plants Monstera in baskets for ‘Afro chic’
embroidered between existing exotics and
hard landscaping is predominantly rustic. underscored by order and placement. The
This delightful retreat, featuring a plethora composition is symmetric, simple and
of wildlife features, is cocooned within a matter-of-fact.
shady corner, affording a place of refuge Afro-chic is characterised by strong,
for birds, bugs, wildlife and people. The vibrant, eclectic leanings and unconstrained
commitment to ecological identity is fully textural interplay. The space is all about
embraced by this green space. socialising in a casual and relaxed setting.
“Breathe” imagines a tranquil lifestyle Earthy colours with accented reds and
setting with two main covered patios, set burnt oranges support the atmosphere of
at different levels and a small seclusion social warmth.
space. Planting throughout the garden is Café Contempo brings traditional al fresco
audacious, with a lot of textural and tonal dining for young and old into play, where
variety, vibrant colour and soft landscaping the mood can vary from social interaction
to social privacy. The spirit is contemporary
Succulent planting Eurocentric and the décor is all about
contrasting interest and variety.
The life-essence inspiring the garden, called Tranquillity leans heavily towards tropical
“H₂O”, provides for the inclusion of a host Asia and boasts lush indoor vegetation,
of water loving plants ranging from those reminiscent of jungle climes. Backdrop
that need permanent immersion in water colours and tones are neutral, evoking
to plants that grow near water or on flood peacefulness in this exotically charged
plains. Décor and landscaping features space that facilitates relaxation, reading,
are unexpectedly modern-contemporary, isolation and seclusion.
adding a small twist to a normally rustic
design flavour.
Diarise 24 February to the end of May
Indoor spaces to see all the great design ideas and
Yin is feminine and “less-is-more”. Natural inspiration at the Lifestyle Garden
and earthy textures and tones define Show 2024 at Lifestyle Home Garden,
this comfortable, lived-in organic space. cnr. Beyers Naudé & Ysterhout Avenue,
The composition is asymmetric with an Randpark Ridge, Randburg.
emphasis on light and air for easy indoor
living. Tel.:011 792 5616 Cell: +27 64 107 1377
Yang is masculine and “more is more”. The e-mail: info@lifestyle.co.za
design features dark, mysterious nuances Website: www.lifestyle.co.za
Water garden example
with a strong emphasis on the luxurious, n

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