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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 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


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 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


Wayfinding and Spatial Orientation in Interior Design
Discover how wayfinding and spatial orientation transform luxury interiors into intuitive, immersive experiences. From clear sightlines to purposeful lighting and seamless spatial flow, Studio 8687 explores the design strategies that enhance navigation, comfort, and elegance in high-end spaces.

Theo Arewa-Bothma


Designing for Flexibility: How Interiors Can Evolve Over Time
Discover how flexible interior design, featuring modular furniture, movable partitions, and multi-functional spaces, can future-proof your luxury home. Studio 8687 explores adaptable design strategies that evolve with your lifestyle, offering timeless elegance and long-term value.

Theo Arewa-Bothma


How to Read and Create Floor Plans Like a Designer
Learn how to read and create floor plans like a professional interior designer. This expert guide from Studio 8687 reveals the secrets behind line weights, scale, spatial flow, and presenting luxury design concepts, empowering you to visualize and shape your dream home with precision and confidence.

Theo Arewa-Bothma


Lighting Design: Layers, Levels, and Layouts
Discover how layered lighting; ambient, task, and accent, can transform your home into a luxurious, high-performance space. From layout and intensity to wellness-focused and sustainable solutions, Studio 8687 explores how to elevate interiors with intelligent, elegant lighting design.

Theo Arewa-Bothma


The Spatial Hierarchy: How to Prioritize Areas in a Home or Building
Discover how spatial hierarchy elevates luxury interiors by defining purposeful flow, privacy, and prestige. From grand entrances to intimate retreats, this design principle ensures every space in your home feels intentional, intuitive, and beautifully aligned with your lifestyle.

Theo Arewa-Bothma


Sustainable Interior Design: More Than Reclaimed Wood and Plants
Sustainable interior design is more than reclaimed wood and greenery, it’s about low-VOC materials, energy-efficient layouts, adaptive reuse, and long-term resilience. Discover how Studio 8687 crafts luxury interiors that prioritize wellness, performance, and environmental responsibility, without compromising on elegance.

Theo Arewa-Bothma


How Interior Designers Collaborate with Architects and Engineers
Discover how interior designers, architects, and engineers collaborate to create luxurious, high-performance homes. From balancing aesthetics and functionality to integrating smart systems and sustainable solutions, this behind-the-scenes look reveals why seamless design collaboration is key to achieving your dream home.

Theo Arewa-Bothma


Understanding Materiality in Interior Design
Discover how materiality shapes the essence of luxury interiors, from texture and light to performance and sustainability. Learn how high-end materials influence acoustics, ambience, and emotional connection, creating timeless, elevated living spaces tailored for discerning homeowners.

Theo Arewa-Bothma
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