At the crossroads of home, beauty, and functionality is Ikhaya, Genevieve Meyer’s boutique in Lower Gibsons. “Ikhaya” means home in Zulu, the most widely spoken home language in South Africa, where Genevieve spent five years before relocating to the Sunshine Coast. She credits her amazing time in South Africa with complementing her design aesthetic with a generous dose of natural fibres, textures, and patterns in her home design repertoire.
The store is outfitted with an amazing assortment of beautiful products: mud-cloth pillows from Africa, stunning textiles and rugs from India, poufs, and lots of textured baskets to fill with plants, blankets, and books. Unique tableware pieces for entertaining large families, beautiful centrepieces to light up your dining table, or your new favourite bowl to enjoy warm soup by the fire on a cold winter evening fill the store.
Freshen up your space after the holiday season by incorporating mixed metals, colourful wall tapestries, or punchy throw pillows to lift your spirits as the greys of winter settle outside. At a time when it’s easy to linger on self-care rituals, Ikhaya stocks specialty teas and gentle European body products, candles, and soaps from France,
Along with home decor, Genevieve has a stunning collection of jewelry, scarves, and leather bags made here on the Coast, as well as functional items for the men out there. Looking for face-care/shaving products, a hatchet, or a fishing multi-tool? Ikhaya stocks lots of items for men too.
With new items coming in all the time, Ikhaya is the place to find beautiful home and lifestyle products you never knew you needed, but just have to have.
Words | Natalie Findlay
