CHALLENGE 8: The Kitchen & dining room
FEFE +BEULAH
House Signature Chardonnay –
Mufhenyi “Fefe” Mashamba (34) & Beulah Hlatshwayo (29)
Johannesburg power duo Beulah and Fefe bring more than 15 years of combined business and design experience to Season 2. Beulah, founder of Beautiful Spaces with Beulah, reached the Top 8 of My Design Rules last season and is back to prove she has what it takes to win. Fefe, owner of M Y Studio Interiors, specialises in creating stylish, functional spaces. Together, they’re blending entrepreneurial drive with a passion for interiors to deliver high-impact designs.
See Fefe & Beulah’s description of their kitchen, scullery and dining room:
This sleek and modern kitchen is perfectly designed to complement the dining area. With its curved island featuring Caeserstone’s Bianco Drift countertop and wooden slat design, it invites the use of kitchen as a whole, including plenty prep area while fostering a seamless flow between cooking, snacking at the breakfast bar or grabbing a drink at the appliance/coffee station. Natural light pours in through the large window overlooking greenery, creating a warm and inviting ambiance ideal for gatherings. The kitchen’s clean lines and charming wooden accents, blend harmoniously with what you’d expect in a stylish yet functional home.
The inspiration and thinking behind the dining room design was to create a harmonious blend of natural elements, clean lines, and artistic touches that foster a warm and inviting atmosphere for gatherings.
The dining room features a gorgeous travertine table against a backdrop of soothing beige walls, accented by a stunning pendant light by Stephen Pickus that adds a touch of elegance with its unique texture. The black frame Vuti Woodbender dining chairs bring a sleek, modern touch, while the Hertex rug adds warmth and texture underfoot.
The oak server, designed by Contestant, Fefe, compliments the overall aesthetic with its warm wooden tones, tying in with the table and adding functionality. Plants bring in a natural vibe, and the vibrant artwork above the server injects personality and color into the space.
Overall, the design aims to balance form and function for a dining experience that’s both beautiful and comfortable.
TEAM SIGNATURE CHARDONNAY: KITCHEN & DINING ROOM
