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The entertainment area on the stoep features the same materials, colours and textures as inside, creating a sense of uninterrupted flow. -
The main bedroom in the loft, which looks out into the tree canopy, features a custom-made bed that combines leather and fabric. The black timber flooring sets a dramatic mood, enlived by colourful accents in the form of bedside lamps from &Tradition at Créma and a custom-designed high-gloss server. -
The bath in the main en-suite is positioned in front of a double set of doors; opening them gives the feeling of bathing outside in nature without sacrificing privacy. -
In a guest-room en-suite, the decor was kept simple and uncluttered. A floating shelf made of hot-rolled steel supports the basin, and a round mirror gives a timeless feel. -
In the lounge, subtle textured wallpaper by Casamance forms the perfect backdrop for an artwork by Rosie Mudge, which changes colour depending on the light and the viewing angle. The shade of a Tom Dixon Felt floor lamp from Créma matches the sofa, one of Hendre’s custom designs. -
In the kitchen, Hendre contrasted oak and granite with high-gloss surfaces. A brass ledge creates a counter seating area, complemented by James Mudge stools and a Tydloos wall clock. -
A carbon-black dining table by James Mudge and dark charcoal walls create a moody ambiance in the dining area. Mismatched dining chairs and a bench, and a collection of prints by Sarah Pratt add a quirky touch. -
The lounge space features a large double-sided wood-burning replace – part of the original house – and one of two spiral staircases leading to the lo . Hendre custom-designed and manufactured all the sofas and side tables. -
Large sliding doors allow the living area to open to the garden. The sofa, which Hendre custom-designed, fits perfectly in the quite narrow space. -
Against the symmetrical, modest facade of the house, an ornamental security gate designed by Hendre catches the eye.
WORDS Annette Klinger PHOTOS Karl Rogers
It took a vigorous shake-up to turn a once-awkward house in the Overberg village of Greyton into a surprisingly contemporary villa.
The unobtrusive exterior notwithstanding, there’s nothing predictably village-esque about this unconventional revamp. Pre-renovation, all-white walls, brown screed floors and two poky under-utilised lofts meant a rather drab interior. Post-renovation, a moody, dramatic colour scheme and simple adjustments (such as the conversion of one loft into an elegant bedroom) has transformed the house into a sleek weekend villa.
Black steel spiral staircases with geometric balustrades add a decidedly modernist feel. When it comes to natural light and views, the interior designer tasked with the project, Hendre Bloem, wanted the lush back garden to form an integral part of the house. To this end, large sliding doors open the living area to the garden, flooding it with greenery and sun shine and affording the owners generous views of the distant mountains.
