Yvonne breaks boundaries in homeware industry

Her clients are always surprised that a woman of her petite stature can create the beautiful and unique products she produces. Born and raised in Giyani Section A but currently based in Pretoria, she is the owner of YSJ Interiors specialising in DIY decor for homes. Her interesting items include tyre coffee tables, personalised laundry and organising baskets, cosmetics baskets, bassinets for babies, TV stands, shoe racks, pedestals and revamping old couches.

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Although she has been running her business for just over a year now, business is booming. She believes success comes from the uniqueness and the quality of her products and also the fact that most of what she makes cannot be found in stores. She holds an art and design qualification from the University of Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University. “Seeing the smiles on the faces of my clients when they receive their goods gives me great joy and encourages me to do more and become better.

“A lot of people expect a man to be doing what I’m doing,” she said. She currently works with her husband, Vincent and two assistants. “Her job is demanding at times, making it difficult to balance work and family, time, but having a supportive partner and family makes it easier for her, she says. Follow YSJ Interiors on Instagram or Yvonne SikhetoJudas on Facebook or TikTok or call or WhatsApp her at 071 269 5954 for more information.