Minerals
Zimbali, Ballito
A secluded family holiday home on the seafront of the idyllic eco-estate, Zimbali, is a lesson in luxurious cocooning, close to nature. The brief to Michele and her team had to hit many touch-points, namely to achieve ultimate comfort and a sense of being a sanctuary, to have a sense of purpose and functionality in the spaces and for the furnishings to be well considered. Aesthetically, the deep blue sea and lush vegetation had to be reflected in the interior design.








In terms of methodology the living spaces are where Michele and her team’s approach can really be appreciated, namely it was one of ‘divide and conquer.’ The grand open-plan living node was divided into segments for cooking, living and working, each one cordoned off by a staircase, a floor-to-ceiling wall unit, a fireplace and a wall of cupboards. In this way connection throughout and towards the outdoors remained in tact, which was essential to the homeowners.




