Calm and contemporary
Inspired by nature, the Thomsons wanted an interior with muted, earthy colours and raw wood. They began by painting all the walls the same light grey to create a cohesive look.
Then, each space was decorated with careful consideration: every room had to have its own style while also subtly connecting with the rest of the home. This was achieved by repeating similar elements such as the patterned Moroccan tiles which feature in both bathrooms as well as around the fireplace and braai area.
The couple also shopped around for beautiful second-hand antique items to pay homage to the old Victorian property. “While we love keeping things simple, meaningful and striking, we also wanted to create a certain level of sophistication,” says Ceylan. “We achieved this with a few key features like the large marble top for the kitchen island and oversized pendants in the living areas. Smaller items such as lamps, rugs, art and décor were then chosen to complement these features.”
At first, the couple planned to paint the walls in the main en-suite bathroom (below) black for a bit of drama, but in the end they decided to stick to the same light grey used throughout the house. “We’re glad we did as this shade makes the bathroom look bigger and friendlier than it otherwise would have,” Ceylan says. They did, however, create a striking focal wall in the shower with vertically-laid black tiles. Patterned Moroccan floor tiles add a touch of colour. Brass shower and taps from John Brass Taps & Fittings; black shower tiles from Tiletoria; floor tiles from Moroccan Warehouse