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Shiraz Crescent

A Tuscan-inspired farmhouse retreat, inside and out.

Location
Constantia, Cape Town
Completed
2026
Scope
Residential
Shiraz Crescent concept board with sofa, jute rug, olive tree and the house floor plan
Project Overview

Currently in progress, this project is transforming the interior and exterior of a Constantia home into a refined yet relaxed living environment inspired by the timeless character of a Tuscan farmhouse retreat. Drawing on Mediterranean influences and contemporary farmhouse design, the vision is to create a home that feels warm, inviting, and effortlessly elegant. The renovation is being carried out in collaboration with Gold Triangle Projects. The scope includes spatial planning, material and finish selection, furniture and décor sourcing, and the design of both the interior and outdoor living spaces. Layered textures, natural materials, and a soft, muted palette have been carefully selected to create a cohesive connection between the home's interiors, courtyard, and surrounding landscape. Once complete, the home will offer a balance of timeless design, everyday functionality, and relaxed luxury — creating a modern countryside retreat tailored to contemporary living.

Design Approach

Spatial planning across the whole property came first so the interiors, courtyard and pool read as one. Materials and finishes were then selected for a soft, muted palette, with layered textures and natural surfaces carrying the Mediterranean influence from the living spaces out into the garden.

Client Goals
  • A home with the timeless character of a Tuscan farmhouse retreat
  • A seamless connection between interiors, courtyard and landscape
  • Relaxed luxury that still works for everyday family life
  • Pool and outdoor living designed as part of the house, not an afterthought
Materials & Finishes
  • Lime-washed plaster
  • Natural stone paving
  • Reclaimed timber
  • Terracotta and clay
  • Muted earth-toned textiles
Living room with linen sofa, black wood-burning stove and lantern pendant
Screed floor living space opening onto the covered patio and pool
Handmade glazed wall tiles and moulded trim held against fluted tile samples
Walnut timber flooring, glossy caramel tile and stone finish samples
Chunky jute and flat-woven sisal rug samples on timber flooring
Natural linen and cotton fabric samples with jute weave and oak veneer
Construction in progress with new openings formed in the original brickwork
New doorway propped and braced during the renovation works

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