House Thornton was a complete renovation of an old cottage in the heart of Diep River, Cape Town.

The brief was to retain the charm and character of the original cottage while transforming it into a more modern, functional and elevated home.

Cai Designs was responsible for the redesign of both the interior layout and exterior spaces, as well as overseeing the full renovation process. This included project management, working closely with the builder and coordinating the various subcontractors throughout the project.

The original three-bedroom home was reconfigured into a more spacious two-bedroom home, with a greater sense of flow and connection between the spaces. Outside, we introduced a beautiful new swimming pool and Garapa timber decking, creating an inviting outdoor living area.

The result is a thoughtfully reimagined cottage that balances its original character with contemporary living.

Scope of work: Spatial planning, interior and exterior redesign, renovation and project management. Interior decorating was not included in the scope of this project.