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Decorator of the Month
Barbara McGregor
Classic style meets botanical references in decorator Barbara McGregor's interiors. She has most notably transformed Spier Hotel's 153 guest rooms and works with a range of private clients to offer exquisite homes for them all. We chat to her about her work.
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Why did you choose a career in interiors?
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I studied the history of art and slipped into a career in interiors after many years in magazines.
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Do you have a specific style? What inspires you?
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I try to allow the client to dictate the style. I enjoy lots of white, lots of flowers, lots of mirrors, lots of patterns.
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Tell us about your latest project?
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It's a family home which combines beautiful architecture with fantastic surrounding mountains and scenery near Cape Town. I am working with a wonderful team and inspiring clients That’s the best part; it’s never just one person that makes a project come together.
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What advice do you have for our clients if they wish to redecorate?
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Start with something you love. Everything else will follow.
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What is your favourite piece in your home?
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A Lisa Ringwood vase, which was a gift from a dear client.
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What is your favourite piece currently available at Block & Chisel?
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I love Sibley's designs. They are classic and timeless and the pieces grow with a family and can have many lives and functions.
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Share your simplest decor tip.
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Don’t be afraid of colour. Don't ask your friends and mirrors change everything!
If you would like to contact Barbara or book a consultation, please contact her directly on:
+27828955214
Email:
barbaramcgregorgraham@gmail.com
City:
Cape Town