OVERVIEW
The concept combines traditional, classical features such as mouldings and dado rails to maintain the historical aesthetic, while the colour palette is a more combination of burgundy, cream, white and brown, reflecting the Cape’s unique floral kingdom and the winelands.
Floor tiles reflect the classic design from Victorian townhouses and carpets match those in the original hotel. Mixed materials create a rich texture, with fabrics, brass and marble expressed in soft furnishings, wallpaper, mirrors and lighting. Soft furnishings reflect earthy tones of ochre, burgundy and taupe.
A new spa addition features clean lines and peaceful muted palette of whites, greys and taupes, complemented by soft lighting, and rich materials including brass, marble and a mix of blonde and dark woods. The pool room features large grey wall tiles leading into slightly lighter floor tiles which in turn lead into a sunken infinity pool which itself lies under under a soft panel light that features a hint of geometric art deco shapes.
Most of the materials were sourced from local manufacturers, based either in Cape Town itself or in South Africa, and all upholstery was done locally, in Stellenbosch.
Client: Sun International
Category: Interior Design
Completion: December 2023