Reader home: A study in (almost) black and white leading to tranquility

12 Apr

By Marian van Wyk & Styling: Amanda van Wyngaardt

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The black-and-white palette in the living room creates a tranquil atmosphere. A 1955 geological map of South Africa hangs above the sofa on the left. “Jan bought it for his dad years ago. It was hanging in the garage and we had it framed recently,” says Alta. The art collection at the stairs includes the work of Sue Pam-Grant, Dina Kroon, Adéle Prins, Terry Kobus and Renier Spies. Vintage rug from Herat Trading. Paint colour: Plascon Tribecca Corner. Photo: Christoph Hoffmann

WHO LIVES HERE? Jan Boeyens and Alta Moggee with Alta’s children Isabella (16) and Christian (14), and four dogs
WHERE Parkwood, Johannesburg
SIZE 420m²(including stoeps)

If a paint colour doesn’t work for Alta Moggee, she has it remixed. In fact, as many times as needed.

Her wall colours are like her opinion on all things décor-related: (almost) black or white.

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