Interiors · Nungwi, Zanzibar

Jumba Nungwi — villa interiors

Year2026

ScopeVilla interiors · award-winning project

Interiors for the award-winning Zanzibar villas: local timber, lime plaster and woven fibre, with openings sized so the sea does most of the decorating.

The interior follows the same rule as the architecture — build with what the island already makes. Local hardwood, lime-washed walls, rattan and coconut fibre keep maintenance realistic in a salt-air climate and keep the money on the island rather than in a shipping container.

Openings are oversized and unglazed where the climate allows, so cross-ventilation replaces air conditioning for most of the year and the rooms are framed around the view rather than around the furniture.

Part of the projectJumba Nungwi Resort & ResidenceNungwi, Zanzibar, TanzaniaOpen →

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Bedroom with a driftwood stick wall above the headboard, bedside lamp and plant — Jumba Nungwi — villa interiors, Zanzibar, Tanzania

Bedroom with woven pendants, ceiling fan, wavy mirror and a window to the sea — Jumba Nungwi — villa interiors, Zanzibar, Tanzania

Close-up of the bed with terracotta cushions, waffle throw and stick wall above — Jumba Nungwi — villa interiors, Zanzibar, Tanzania

Bedroom with slatted timber ceiling, stick wall and a tall window with brick screen — Jumba Nungwi — villa interiors, Zanzibar, Tanzania

Bedroom with a terracotta lattice screen, textured plaster wall, sofa and fan — Jumba Nungwi — villa interiors, Zanzibar, Tanzania

Glazed balcony door with a sea view, organic timber mirror and fringed pouf — Jumba Nungwi — villa interiors, Zanzibar, Tanzania

Long view through the room past mirrored wardrobe to the window, track lights above — Jumba Nungwi — villa interiors, Zanzibar, Tanzania

Bedroom with abstract artwork, rounded armchair and a woven rug on oak floor — Jumba Nungwi — villa interiors, Zanzibar, Tanzania

Vanity niche with organic timber mirror, floating shelf and fringed stool — Jumba Nungwi — villa interiors, Zanzibar, Tanzania

Corner with a terracotta lattice panel, woven pendant lamps and a lounge chair — Jumba Nungwi — villa interiors, Zanzibar, Tanzania

Media wall with TV, backlit plaster strip, glass display cabinet and wine fridge — Jumba Nungwi — villa interiors, Zanzibar, Tanzania

Suite view with bed and terracotta throw, TV wall, kitchenette and artwork — Jumba Nungwi — villa interiors, Zanzibar, Tanzania

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