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With a clear vision and an eye for potential, this young couple created a contemporary space – with their newborn in tow. facelift! What a

By Beatrice Moore-Nöthnagel Photographs Greg Cox Styling Marian van Wyk WHO LIVES HERE? Jenna and Eugene Theron WHERE Stanford SIZE 280m²

Old brown carpets were removed and the floors throughout the home were screeded and painted with a.b.e Cote in Soft Grey from a.b.e. Construction Chemicals for a more contemporary feel. The dark pine ceilings also got a coat of white paint, as did the walls. Mat, vase, cushions and mustard throw from MRP Home

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Cupboards on either side of the fireplace were painted white to brighten up the space, while the mantlepiece and chimneybreast were painted black to create a striking contrast. This way, the TV also blends into the wall rather than standing out. All the light fittings in the house were replaced. Lighting from Overberg Lighting Centre

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The original unpainted pine ceiling, exposed bricks and wooden panels (below) made the living room feel r i Before

Just before the birth of their son Emmett, Eugene and Jenna Theron fell in love with a derelict 1970s dwelling in the historical village of Stanford in the Western Cape. Luckily, the couple love a renovation challenge. “We could envision our child running around the big overgrown garden!” says Jenna of the 2 400m² plot. They bought the house and renovated with a newborn baby on Jenna’s hip – all in a record time of three months so they could move in and get settled. Their family pitched in on weekends to get the garden under control.

Structural changes were kept to a minimum with only the garage being extended towards the street in order to expand the old staff quarters; this space is being rented out as a bachelor flat. For the rest, the changes were mostly cosmetic, bar minor building work to improve the flow here and there.

“We tried to maintain the 1970s character of the house but updated it and ‘lightened’ the look with Scandi-style furnishings,” explains Jenna. “When we lifted the carpets, we found a collection of newspaper and magazine clippings from the ’70s with comments written on them by the original owner (the carpets were installed in 1975). It was such a nice surprise and we plan to do the same in future renovations.” >>

An old double door and window were replaced with a large stacking door to create better flow between the indoors and outside. Stacking door from Bay Joinery

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Tiles from CTM

Eugene bought the old General Electric fridge from a secondhand shop in Gansbaai for just R800! Since having it resprayed, it’s one of his prized possessions.

[THE CHALLENGES ] While the Therons love the look of their copper plumbing fittings, the installation turned out to be a bit tricky and time-consuming. “And we miss modern-day mixers!” says Jenna. “I wouldn’t recommend a painted floor if you have kids and animals as it gets dirty easily and cement can also be extremely cold, so plenty of rugs are needed.”

White metro tiles in a herringbone pattern above the counters in the kitchen create an interesting feature. Exposed copper piping and fittings are in keeping with the ’70s aesthetic. The painting belonged to Jenna’s grandparents; she inherited it when they passed away. Cabinetry and joinery from Your Style Cupboards; sanitary ware from Plumblink

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Roof trusses and sheeting from Africon Rooftiles; gutters from Overberg Gutters; timber from Coastline Timber Merchants; building materials from Overberg Agri and Builders; throw and mustard cushion from MRP Home

Thanks to the addition of a roof and built-in braai, the back stoep is now a relaxing entertainment space. Lanterns from MRP Home

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[ON THE ART ] Jenna collects artworks and loves to hunt for bargains. Here are her top tips: • Never walk past a second-hand shop – sometimes five minutes is all you need to discover a hidden gem. Visit regularly so you don’t miss out on new arrivals. • Let friends and relatives know that you collect old artworks; they might pass some on to you. • Use similar frames to keep the look cohesive or mix it up with a combination of ornate gilded frames and slim wooden frames, for example. Both looks work well.

With no budget left for décor, second-hand shops and paint became my best friend! – Jenna

Second-hand finds stand out beautifully against the white wall and neutral floor, epitomising the eclectic Scandi style. “I’m grateful for my sister Sandy Jardine who shares my passion for styling and renovations; we often bounce ideas off each other, which is a huge plus when a decision needs to be made.”

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Emmett’s room was made slightly bigger by expanding it into the old bathroom space. Sanitary ware from Plumblink; wall tiles from CTM; floor tiles from BUCO

The bathroom (above) boasts a contemporary yet timeless look, thanks to metro tiles on the walls and patterned floor tiles. As in the rest of the house, the guest room (below) has a new floor and the ceilings and walls have been painted white.

Total: R484 732 Paint & accessories 49 050 Sanitary ware 17 134 Cabinetry & joinery 68 222 Building materials 147 609 Lighting 7 488 Stacking door 17 000 Miscellaneous 21 754 Labour 151 775 Tool hire 1 600 Rubble removal 3 100

CONTACTS AND STOCKISTS a.b.e. Construction Chemicals 0860 223 773, abe.co.za Africon Rooftiles 021 845 7476, africonroof.com Bay Joinery 044 695 2233 BUCO 0861 174 273, buco.co.za Builders 0860 284 533, builders.co.za Coastline Timber Merchants 082 613 4732, coast-line.co.za CTM 010 003 9987, ctm.co.za MRP Home 0800 212 535, mrphome.com Overberg Agri 028 214 3800, overbergagri.co.za Overberg Gutters 076 263 3218, overberggutters.co.za Overberg Lighting Centre 028 312 3810, overberglighting.com Plumblink 087 285 8500, plumblink.co.za Stanford Glass and Aluminium 074 742 9388 Your Style Cupboards 082 327 6518

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