By Anna-Marie Smith, Project Consultant Lara Woodcock, Photography Fiona Barclay-Smith
This charming suburban home, complete with contemporary and classic features throughout, rings so true to the refined lifestyle favoured by many young professionals resident in the city of Cape Town.
The owners, who took the bold step of starting afresh by renovating this house set in leafy Kenilworth, say this successful project allowed them to combine their classic and modern design choices.
For the owners, this renewed living zone provides a multitude of benefits, including sufficient space to display their large collection of furnishings and ornaments, as well as a haven for luxurious entertainment. Some specific architectural design elements enhance the contemporary ambience, reflecting the abundance of light allowed inside, and also the exceptional utilisation of space.
Beautiful classic antiques and old restored pieces create a charming welcome from the outset. The owners say the classic press ceilings, a “must have” feature, were actually reproduced manually in exactly the same method as years gone by.
These fortunate owners, in expressing their passion for things beautiful, classical and elegant, have created a unique home that oozes warmth and charm.
