By Esther Moloi, Project Consultant Monique Rankine, Property Coordinator Chantel Spence, Photography Jurgen Marx Badenhorst
When the owners of this property decided to renovate, the main aim was to modernise the old home. “Our home was very dated; we decided it needed to look more modern and appealing,” says the home owner.
The bathroom was tackled first, with the idea of creating an open-plan retreat. This was achieved by installing a stand-alone bathtub and a frameless double shower. High-gloss tiles and a chandelier added to the modern, luxurious look. For much-needed natural light, one of the walls was broken down and a corner window inserted.
“Our initial bathroom was quite dark, and we also wanted our bathroom to be much bigger,” adds the home owner.
For the man of the house, a neutral fabric was chosen, with an orange trim and wood finish, to achieve a contemporary look. For the lady of the house, a navy fabric added the warmth she was looking for. These colours worked well with the iconic table piece, made of Maasai beadwork, which was purchased during a visit to Zanzibar.
The house features a number of African beadwork pieces that have been framed to adorn the walls around the house, in addition to wooden sculptures, to make this a contemporary African home.
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