The stylish couple lets us into their newly-renovated Cape Town apartment

When south african-born amanda dilima met swede dennis Jonsson at rocking the daisies, the chemistry was instant. although they’re from opposite ends of the earth, they had a lot in common. ‘We were brought together by our shared love of travel, good food and wine, and outdoor activity,’ says amanda.

so when it came to finding a home, green Point – with its proximity to the promenade and their favourite city restaurants – seemed a natural choice.

The couple settled on a two-bedroom corner apartment with expansive ocean views. Their first move was to take out a dividing wall to open up the enclosed balcony. The most recent renovation comprised a complete restructuring: a second bathroom was added and the kitchen moved to the front to create an open-plan living area. The result is an entertainer’s dream.

Their decor tastes were very different at first. ‘dennis wanted everything to be minimalistic with straight lines, whereas I love a pop of colour and textures,’ says amanda. But after six years together they’ve come to appreciate each other’s style, leading to an aesthetic they describe as ‘scandafrican’.

The apartment also showcases all of the places they’ve visited together (dennis owns the Cape Town-based boutique travel agency Mychoice Travel).

‘Last year in Paris, dennis found this yellow pineapple light. I’m still so impressed he picked such a bright object. every time we light it, it makes us smile.’ Follow Amanda and Dennis on Instagram @dnaliving