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Interior Design


Designing Pet-Friendly Interiors
Discover how to design a luxurious, pet-friendly home without compromising style. From scratch-resistant surfaces and built-in pet zones to washable fabrics and elegant storage, explore expert interior design tips tailored for high-end living with pets.

Theo Arewa-Bothma


The Role of Scent in Interior Experience
Discover how scent transforms luxury interiors into immersive, multi-sensory experiences. From candles and diffusers to natural aromatics, learn how to curate sophisticated spaces that evoke emotion, enhance wellbeing, and reflect your personal style, all while embracing sustainable, elegant design.

Theo Arewa-Bothma


The Importance of Negative Space
Discover how negative space transforms luxury interiors by enhancing elegance, focus, and visual clarity. This design principle brings calm, sophistication, and sustainability to high-end homes, proving that what you leave out is just as important as what you put in.

Theo Arewa-Bothma


Designing the Perfect Home Office
Discover how to design a luxury home office that blends style with performance. From spatial layout and ergonomic furniture to lighting design and acoustic privacy, this guide explores how to create a refined, high-end workspace tailored for remote and hybrid professionals.

Theo Arewa-Bothma


Interior Design for Ageing in Place
Discover how luxury interior design can support aging in place with style and comfort. From non-slip flooring to smart home technology, Studio 8687 explores elegant, accessible solutions that enhance safety, independence, and timeless living, all without compromising on design.

Theo Arewa-Bothma


The Return of Artisan and Handcrafted Elements
Handcrafted tiles, bespoke furniture, and woven textiles are redefining modern luxury interiors. Discover how artisan craftsmanship brings authenticity, sustainability, and timeless beauty to high-end spaces, offering a rich alternative to mass-produced design.

Theo Arewa-Bothma


Designing Interiors Around Views
Discover how to design luxury interiors that elevate ocean, city, and garden views through strategic layouts, window placement, and curated furnishings. This guide explores how high-end design can frame natural vistas, enhance wellbeing, and integrate smart, sustainable solutions for scenic living.

Theo Arewa-Bothma


The Impact of Door and Window Design
Discover how expertly designed doors and windows transform luxury interiors by enhancing natural light, privacy, airflow, and spatial flow. From pivot doors to floor-to-ceiling glazing, explore how these architectural elements shape the comfort, elegance, and experience of your home.

Theo Arewa-Bothma


The Role of Colour Temperature in Lighting
Discover how mastering color temperature in luxury interior lighting transforms the mood, enhances materials, and supports every room’s function. From warm, intimate glows to crisp, cool illumination, learn how to choose the perfect light for your high-end home. Studio 8687 reveals expert insights to create tailored atmospheres that elevate your living experience through the art and science of light.

Theo Arewa-Bothma


Designing Interiors with Architectural Rhythm
Discover how architectural rhythm, through repetition, progression, and contrast; shapes balance, flow, and harmony in luxury interiors. Learn how materials, lighting, and furnishings work together to create spaces that feel intentional, cohesive, and refined.

Theo Arewa-Bothma


Designing for Kids: Practical and Playful Interiors
Discover how to design children’s interiors that are safe, stylish, and tailored for growth. From smart furniture and bold colour choices to creative storage and future-proof layouts, this guide explores how to create playful yet luxurious spaces that evolve with your child, without compromising on sophistication. Perfect for families seeking timeless design with high-end sensibility.

Theo Arewa-Bothma


Texture as a Design Element
Discover how texture elevates contemporary interiors beyond colour and form. From natural stone and soft fabrics to light-enhanced surfaces, learn how layering tactile and visual textures creates depth, emotion, and sensory luxury. Studio 8687 explores how thoughtful material choices transform high-end spaces into personal, immersive experiences.

Theo Arewa-Bothma


Designing with Symmetry and Asymmetry
Discover how symmetry and asymmetry in interior design can transform your home into a refined, emotionally resonant space. Learn when to use balance for calm and when to embrace asymmetry for dynamic energy, crafted with the sophistication Studio 8687 is known for.

Theo Arewa-Bothma


The Role of Built-In Furniture
Discover how custom built-in furniture transforms luxury interiors by maximising space, enhancing architectural flow, and reflecting personal style. From seamless cabinetry to sculptural shelving, built-ins offer timeless, sustainable solutions tailored to high-end living.

Theo Arewa-Bothma


Embracing Universal Design: Crafting Luxurious, Inclusive Interiors
Discover how universal design brings inclusive luxury to life. From barrier-free layouts to adaptive kitchens and smart, stylish accessibility features, this approach ensures your interiors are both timeless and functional. At Studio 8687, we show how thoughtful design can elevate every lifestyle, without compromising elegance.

Theo Arewa-Bothma


Designing for Natural Light: Illuminating Luxury Living with Purpose
Discover how to design interiors that maximise natural light for enhanced wellness, energy efficiency, and timeless luxury. From window orientation to reflective materials and smart daylighting technologies, this guide explores strategies used by top interior designers to elevate space, mood, and sustainability in high-end homes.

Theo Arewa-Bothma


Ceiling Design: The Forgotten Fifth Wall
Often overlooked, the ceiling, the fifth wall, offers untapped design potential in luxury interiors. From exposed beams and coffered patterns to custom plasterwork and bold colour or wallpaper, thoughtful ceiling design adds depth, drama, and sophistication. Discover how to elevate every room by looking up.

Theo Arewa-Bothma


Interior Design for Mental Well‑Being
Discover how intentional interior design can elevate mental well-being. From calming colour palettes and purposeful space planning to sensory-rich materials and biophilic elements, Studio 8687 creates luxury interiors that nurture peace, clarity, and emotional harmony.

Theo Arewa-Bothma


Interior Design Tech Tools: What Professionals Use to Plan Spaces
Discover how high-end interior designers use CAD, 3D rendering, and collaboration platforms to bring luxury spaces to life with precision, creativity, and style, turning your dream home into a perfectly tailored reality with Studio 8687.

Theo Arewa-Bothma


Colour Temperature and Spatial Perception: Light Isn’t Neutral
Discover how lighting colour temperature; warm, cool, or neutral, shapes spatial perception, mood, and luxury living. From enhancing functionality to creating atmosphere, this guide explores how expertly designed lighting transforms high-end interiors into emotionally resonant spaces.

Theo Arewa-Bothma
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