Simple white lampshades made interesting with a swirl of black paint in the loft of Johannesburg artist Kudzanai Chiurai, easily replicated with a can of black paint and a brush.
Above: A simple pendant light in an otherwise austere kitchen; photo by David Ross via Elle Decoration South Africa.
Above: In Chiurai's living room, a standing lamp gets a dash of visual interest via a gridlike black and white pattern; photo by David Ross via Elle Decoration South Africa.
Above: In the bedroom, a standing lamp is painted with a simple black squiggle; photo by David Ross via Elle Decoration South Africa.