HUIS KAALVOET, ELANDSBAY

Directly translated as BAREFOOT HOUSE, this coastal home’s design is deeply rooted in context. The brief : to create something simple yet expressive. Raw yet considered. Basic but beautiful. An interior that invites barefoot living in every sense of the word with just enough luxuries for comfort. A layered fusion of subtle African influences with nautical motifs, echoing both the spirit of the West Coast and the broader African continent.

Cosy Family Home Renovation

A typical 70s style house with a previously odd and problematic internal layout has been transformed into a modern open plan yet cosy family home. Unassuming exterior but wait until you step inside… My best before and after story for 2022! Nico, my partner, has exceeded himself as my project manager and budget controller, so a loud shout out to him. Thank you Allsure Plumbing for making our vision a reality and SQM Tiles & Flooring for our beautiful new floors. Daniels Interiors did a marvelous job on the window treatment too! Last but not least CRH Interiors for the stunning kitchen, study and renovated wardrobes!

Holiday Villa

Sunset Avenue, Llandudno

Holiday Villa renovation recently completed. Sunset Avenue, Llandundo. The design brief entailed increasing outdoor entertainment spaces, a new lap pool with timber decking, upgrading the bathrooms and kitchen and general interior design interventions for the entire house. The European client’s deep rooted love for Africa, especially Kenya and Cape Town, was the main source of inspiration for all things interior. The context of the magnificent setting, overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, was also acknowledged through the use of several nautical décor pieces. Pops of colour throughout the house replaced the previously bland all white interior and exterior.

Rondebosch Residential Refurbishment

A brave young couple took on the task of remodelling their property in Rondebosch. They approached me two years ago, allowing enough time for council approval and all design work and budgets to be in place by the time construction started in February 2019. I was appointed as architect and interior designer and am extremely grateful to have been a part of this transformation. Things were turned on its head by relocating the front door and kitchen, allowing more space inside for the lounge and dining functions. A negative space in backyard made space for a sexy new indoor braai/ pool pavilion, a second heart to the home, other than the new kitchen with extra long prep island. A lovely spacious family home filled with plenty light and many eye catching features through out.

Keurboom Street, Milnerton

Previously featured, a 1960’s house in Milnerton, Cape Town, renovated earlier this year in 2019, was recently furnished in full. Photographs courtesy: @Mathew Van Niekerk. A property that was in desperate need of some TLC, is now beaming with new life, warmth and positive energy. A true gem ready for occupation 🙂 This family home is all about relaxed open plan living with all rooms feeding off the main living space. The dining room flows effortlessly to a large welcoming patio surrounded by a beautiful garden with a stunning view of Table Mountain. Decor items enhance furniture choices and layout and introduce colour and texture resulting in a warm, aesthetically pleasing interior.

Dear Hanno,

I am the nephew of the previous owners of 16 Keurboom Street, Milnerton.  I was forwarded the link to the Visi article which showcased your incredible work on the house.  I felt I had to write to you to say how impressed I was.

I gradually saw the house dilapidate from my childhood (early 1970s).  I am amazed that you saw anything to redeem in the house!  I believed when my aunt and uncle left that the house would have to be demolished.

Congratulations on an excellent piece of work.

Best wishes David