In interior design, beauty lies in the details. The smallest touches, from shadowline ceiling cornices to elegantly concealed lighting, have the power to transform a space from ordinary to extraordinary. These nuanced elements are more than decorative—they bring depth, character, and cohesion to the design, helping to create an environment that feels both luxurious and...
Interior design is a specialised and multifaceted discipline that enhances the quality of people’s lives through the creation of carefully designed spaces. However, it is also a discipline that is misunderstood by the public who perceive it as a superficial, easy and amateur occupation. Thus practitioners find themselves having to constantly explain their knowledge and...
Interior design is not only about art and design; it’s about problem-solving and attention to detail. The ability to solve a puzzle, while also being truly creative: this is what I personally love about interior design and it drives what we do as an interior design agency. Every element of the interior space is carefully...
Confused about the difference between Architecture, Interior Design and Interior Decorating? We help you try make sense of it all: ARCHITECTURE An architect is a professional who has undergone years of training to receive their qualifications and will have to have obtained a certain level of experience. In South Africa an architect must be...
While I am not involved in the education sector and am not qualified to give such advice, I am often asked from learners and parents about what qualifications are needed to become an interior designer. I try to offer some advice from the point of view of an industry professional and an employer. I always...
Like many of you, I am still working from home due to the COVID 19 level 4 lockdown. So perhaps, like me, you need some inspiration for your home work space. Even though working from home sounds like an ideal situation, some days it feels like a real effort to keep myself motivated. Being able...
Before the COVID 19 Lockdown began I had stopped in at Vawda’s Interiors to refresh my memory on the different types and styles of window dressings available to us all. There are so many different options so for the purpose of this article I am going to focus blinds, and will deal with curtains in...
It is surprising that something which seems so simple can take an incredible amount of time (and money). It is not just the positioning of those vases, scatter cushions, candles, books and general accessories that make the hours from my day disappear, it is the running around and sourcing of each individual item, filling the...
So you are in the market for the perfect rug to add that finishing touch your interior (or exterior)? You want to make sure it has that bit of “wow” you are looking for, while also making sure it ties all the different elements of the space together. No pressure! It is only when you...
While I am personally pretty happy to have said goodbye to 2019, there are some interior design and decor items that I have loved using during the course of last year. Below are Jossi Design’s favourite things from 2019: 1. Modern Ceiling Strip Lighting supplied by Capco PHOTO: DECORESEUESPACO ...
With an eye for the finer details and a passion for creating breathtaking end results, Jossi Design is one of Durban’s most recognised and celebrated interior design agencies. Practicing in the industry for over 15 years, we’ve cultivated strong relationships with clients across the country and internationally.
Committed to style, creativity and uncompromised service, Jossi Design strives to deliver eye-catching design that carefully considers function, comfort and style. Through a keen interest in emerging and current trends, we aim to achieve the right balance of contemporary chic and timeless finishes that reflects all client personalities and individual tastes.
Founded by Jocelyn Jones in 2006, the business has evolved to encompass a broad spectrum of design projects in all sectors of interior design.
