Luxury Safari Lodge | Horton & Co

We were commissioned by a well-travelled client from England who loved colour and fun to refurbish a luxury safari lodge in Tanzania. We chose a ‘Mexico meets Morocco in the Bush’-theme for the space, with the client’s personality reflected in the interiors. Part of the challenge was to specify furnishings that would withstand the perils of the African environment including exposure to extreme weather conditions and all manner of wildlife! The bandas (bedrooms) were designed to blend the feeling of an English country house with the vibrancy of Africa; hence the authentic Zanzibar day beds in vivid colours sitting next to a traditional master bed with crisp white bedding, chintzy cushions and a romantic mosquito net. Antiques from England were imported, including a billiard table, travel chests and family photographs creating the feeling of a 'home away from home'.

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    [content] => We were employed to work alongside the architect on the redesign of this five-bedroom detached house. We were briefed to create a well-designed yet functional family home.

Light, colour and originality were key for the fun-loving family, but with young children the home had to be practical: that meant washable loose covers in bright colours for the dining chairs; durable, wipe-clean fabrics for the sofas, and colourful, functional joinery.

In designing the downstairs cloakroom, we re-used quirky vintage tiles from an old fireplace.

Horton won the ‘Entertaining Space of the Year’ category at the 2014 Northern Design Awards for our Music Room design on this project.



We won the ‘Entertaining Space of the Year’ category at the 2014 Northern Design Awards for our Music Room design on this project.
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    [content] => Our client had a passion for New England houses and, because the sea was nearby, requested some seaside influences. We were briefed to create a family space with a room for everyone, using local materials.

The design process was very much a joint effort with the client, who had her own exquisite style. Horton undertook the implementation of the interior schemes and soft furnishings throughout the property. This included bathroom design, joinery and lighting plans.

The shutters, cladding and meticulous detail on the joinery were the client’s favourite elements of the finished project.

Lighting was a huge focus for the designers on this project: by day the light, airy rooms maximise the beautiful coastal views from every angle. By night the home transforms into a cosy, intimate haven with the landscapes artistically framed by perfectly positioned intelligent outdoor lighting.
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