ConversationsInDesign@Matahari
Wellness took centre stage on day three of the Jamaica Observer’s Design Week Ja 2026, when Matahari Furniture hosted an engaging discussion on Wednesday, October 7, at its 96¾ Old Hope Road showroom.
Under the theme Design Your Home Retreat, the conversation explored how thoughtful interior design can support well-being and transform everyday spaces into personal sanctuaries.
The expert panel featured architect Lisa Stiebel, wellness specialist Sharon Feanny, and Matahari’s own General Manager Rochelle Thwaites, director Olive Shelton and in-house designer Dianne Fennell.
Saturday Social has more highlights from the conversation.
Bottega Marketing Manager Lisanne Bewry (right) raised a cup to Design Week with architect Rochelle Sanford.
Wellness expert Sharon Feanny shared lens time with her husband Dwell Projects Managing Director Nicky Feanny
Seen before the start of proceedings were (from left) ARC Manufacturing Marketing Manager Krystal Gocoul, marketing specialist Talijay Charoo, attorney-atlaw Mekelia Green and Str’Or Décor principal Acqua Russell.
Matahari co-principal Steve Shelton showed consultant physician Dr Karen Phillips a dining table made of suar wood.
During cocktail hour, architect and interior designer Lee-Anne Jones (left) relaxed with a glass of Bottega Chardonnay with Cozy Home By Sham founder and lead designer Shamika Hemmings-Gordon.
Architect Lisa Stiebel (left) snapped an ussie with Jamaica Observer Managing Director Dominic Beaubrun and his HR consultant wife Angelique.
Matthew McFarlane (centre), architect at Kuntrihouse Architecture Limited, was spotted in conversation with architectural designer Stefan Jackson and project manager Stephanie Rodney.
