Christopher de Bod: The Colour Comeback Kids: Olive, Terracotta, Mauve… Reimagined

AUTHOR: CHRISTOPHER DE BOD

The Colour Comeback Kids: Olive, Terracotta, Mauve… Reimagined

I don’t believe colour is just a backdrop — it should be felt. It should ground you, move you, shift your mood the moment you step into a space. This season, I’m seeing a beautiful return to emotional colour — tones that connect us back to nature, warmth, and ourselves.

Christopher de Bod: Texture Takeover Touch-Activated Design

AUTHOR: CHRISTOPHER DE BOD

Can You Feel This Design Trend Taking Over?

In a world dominated by screens, 2025’s most captivating interiors invite us to feel again. This year, design becomes deeply emotional and tactile — a Texture Takeover where your fingers lead the way. Forget cold, flat surfaces. It’s all about what stirs the senses. Be inspired with Christopher de Bod.

Christopher de Bod Designs: Colour. Creativity. Culture. The Gen Z Interior Revolution

AUTHOR: CHRISTOPHER DE BOD

Designing for this dynamic generation means embracing vibrant colour palettes—sunny yellows, electric blues, lush greens, and digital pinks that pop against neutral backdrops. Colour is used not just decoratively, but as a mood-lifting tool and a form of personal identity. Be inspired to use bold colours in your space with Christopher de Bod Interior Designs…

Christopher De Bod: Designing for the Now: Top Interior Design Trends of 2025

AUTHOR: CHRISTOPHER DE BOD

As we move deeper into 2025, it’s clear that interior design is not simply about what looks good—it’s about how our spaces support the way we live. At Christopher de Bod Designs, we’ve always believed in spaces that tell a story and enhance the well-being of those who inhabit them. This year, the international design community is embracing trends that reflect our evolving values—authenticity, sustainability, wellness, and individuality.

Christopher de Bod: Autumn Elegance for the South African Home

AUTHOR: CHRISTOPHER DE BOD

“Natural, Neutral, and Nestled In: Easter Styling for the Quietly Elegant Home” says Christopher de Bod…

Whether you’re hosting loved ones or simply refreshing your space for the season, let me guide you on how subtle interior additions—soft lighting, seasonal scents, and natural textures—can transform your home into a calm, welcoming haven. Think curated over cluttered, gentle over grand, and let your Easter décor reflect the quiet richness of autumn’s arrival…

The Hands-On Benefits of a Well-Executed Space by CHRISTOPHER DE BOD

AUTHOR: CHRISTOPHER DE BOD

1. Space Planning and Layout Adjustments

Effective space planning is a cornerstone of Christopher de Bod Interior Designs. It determines how people move and interact within a space. Whether maximizing functionality in a small city apartment or creating flow in a larger home, skilled interior designers physically measure, mark out, and rearrange furniture and partitions. These adjustments improve efficiency and comfort, making spaces more usable and adaptable to daily needs…

Christopher de Bod’s Design Review: The Romantic Winterfell Eco Cabin

AUTHOR: CHRISTOPHER DE BOD

A Love Story in the Hills

Johan and Lisinda’s journey together began decades ago, spanning cities and careers, yet their shared love for the outdoors and deep appreciation for beauty led them to Tonteldoos. Enchanted by the lush green hills reminiscent of Ireland and the warmth of the local community, they knew they had found something special. Their dream of a tranquil retreat blossomed into Winterfell Farm—a place where love, serenity, and nature intertwine…

MEET THE CRATIVE FORCE BEHIND CHRISTOPHER DE BOD DESIGNS

AUTHOR: CHRISTOPHER DE BOD

1. What inspired the founding of Christopher de Bod Designs, and how has the brand’s vision evolved in response to current design trends?

I started Christopher de Bod Designs after having run a successful events and promotions company for many years. As the creative director, I lead the design, look and feel of all activities in the company, including stage design, set and event design and promotional activations…

SOUTH AFRICAN INTERIOR DESIGN: WHERE CULTURE, CREATIVITY, AND SUSTAINABILITY SHAPE GLOBAL TRENDS

AUTHOR: CHRISTOPHER DE BOD

Today we are talking ‘design trends’ with an expert in the field, Christopher de Bod. Christopher’s passion for beautiful design is fired by the joy he experiences with clients when they see the final results and for the past 20 years, that glint in their eye and broad smile continues to inspire him to go the extra mile. Let’s hear from Christopher himself…

Reducing Waste, Building Communities: Christopher de Bod Designs Leads the Way

AUTHOR: CHRISTOPHER DE BOD

“At Christopher de Bod Designs, sustainability is at the core of our mission to create functional spaces for communities in need. As we move further into 2025, the urgency of environmental impact and waste reduction weighs heavily on my mind…”

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LIVING IT UP IN THE CITY - THE MENSSINK PENTHOUSE STORY

AUTHOR: CHRISTOPHER DE BOD

As an interior designer, I am always on the lookout for inspiration, ideas and really just fabulous stuff that inspires me. That is how I came to know about the Menssink Penthouse project. While checking my Instagram feed one evening in February, my attention was grabbed by a video which popped up on my feed of a young lady sharing a walk-through video of the two week progress of their renovation project. I was ﬁrst intrigued by the beautiful views from the apartment’s large windows. Then I realised that the iconic Union Buildings in Pretoria was on their doorstep my heart was stolen. I immediately followed the account daily to see if there were any updates. With urban or city living amongst young professionals quite a norm in places such as Cape Town, it is less so in Pretoria. After following the entire process, I had to understand the psychology behind the project. That is how I got to sit down with Simon and Anna-Lize on a sunny afternoon in late April to learn about their story.