Why South African Interior Design is the Next Big Thing for UK Interiors
Looking to refresh your interiors with a style that's rich in storytelling, sustainability, and soul? South African interior design is climbing the influence charts within interior design circles. And it’s time to put this design-forward destination firmly on your radar.
It’s no longer just about kids’ safari themed bedrooms clichés or generic tribal prints. Today’s South African design speaks to a new generation of interiors – one that values storytelling over trend cycles, and texture over mass production. From hand-carved furniture to sun-faded tones, this is a design language grounded in place, but fluent in global luxury.
South Africa has a phenomenally cool and contemporary design scene. Cape Town Design Week is jaw-dropping for its vibrant celebration of creativity rooted in cultural authenticity, sustainability, and social impact, spotlighting fresh talent across fashion, art, and innovation. With the city as its living canvas, it brings together diverse voices to co-create, disrupt norms, and reimagine the future of design. And it’s a design powerhouse that’s spawned brands like Dokter and Misses, Wiid Design and Weylandts; local artisans working with rattan, ceramic, leather, and which celebrates bold colour palettes that play with sun-bleached tones and raw natural textures. Totally 2025-6 trends that are gathering pace!
Our Latest Collection Embraces Rich Textures, Earthy Palettes and the Authentic Craftsmanship of South African Style
Our new destination-inspired campaign for Summer 2025, Postcards from South Africa celebrates the authenticity and artisanal beauty of this dynamic design movement. From Cape Town’s buzzing creative scene to the sun-soaked tones of the bushveld, this new collection invites you to explore a modern take on African style: contemporary, soulful, and deeply sustainable.
The new wave of South African design is distinguished by:
Afro-minimalism – a design philosophy rooted in less-but-better, where form meets function through heritage craftsmanship and every piece tells a story
Natural materials – think sun-drenched woods, woven grass, stone, linen and clay, all crafted with care and intention
Sustainability by design – ethically sourced, low-impact, and built to last
Earth-toned palettes – warm neutrals, clay reds, sage greens, sand tones and sun-faded neutrals that echo the natural landscape
South African Serenity
Arighi’s new collection not only responds to a global appetite for slower living and conscious consumption but also reflects the rise of South Africa as a bona fide design destination – with Cape Town now globally recognised for its creative industries and cutting-edge aesthetic.
Natural Aztec Fringed Throw, Sand & Terracotta Matt Vase, Auston Sling Hide Chair, Assouline Book (African Adventures), Beach bag, Ethnic pattern cushion, Figure Mask
Shell Decoration on stand, Hansi 2 Tier Coffee Table, Katopa Wood Ornament, Assouline Book (African Adventures)
Set of 2 Adriel Natural Baskets, Black And White Tribal Stripe Vase, Lover’s Knot Natural Stone Sculpture, Rafi Grass/Teak wood table lamp, Photo frames, Large Terracotta Jar, Flower & Circles Placemat
From handcrafted furniture to cultural home accents, we’re continuing to explore the world through design, bringing global inspiration straight into your home. And our South African edit is more than a style – it’s a feeling.
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