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THE OPEN-PLAN
LIVING ROOM
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FEATURES KEY PIECES BY LOCAL
DESIGNERS,
INCLUDING A
BOFRED COFFEE
TABLE, ‘ASHBY’
SIDE TABLE
FROM LEMON, A BERBER RUG FROM
HERRINGBONE AND A ‘THERAPIST’ ARMCHAIR FROM
CURACIÓN COLLECTION. THE
ARTWORKS ARE BY MICHAEL TAYLOR, CHARLES GASSNER, EMMA NOURSE AND JOANNA LEE MILLER
OPPOSITE PAGE A STAIRWAY LEADING TO THE ENTRANCE OF DESIGNER TY GILLOTT’S CAPE TOWN HOME, WITH SCHNAUZER, LEO
G r e e n a p p o i n t e d b o l d l y y e t c o m p a c t t o d e s i g n e d s p a c e c u r a t e d d e ft l y a
t h i s d e s i g n , i s G i l l o t t Ty
A f r i c a n o u t h S o f s e s h o w c a e r u d i t e A n s t a r i n t e r i o r s b r e a k o u t b y h o u s e P o i n t v i e w s m a g n i fi c e n t ’s h o m e t h e s t c o n t r a a n d c o m p l e m e n t s i m u l t a n e o u s l y O N T H E
TEXT SHAI RAMA PHOTOGRAPHS GREG COX U P
IN THE DINING ROOM, A CUSTOM BLACK OAK TABLE AND CHAIRS BY VOGEL DESIGN WITH AN ARTWORK
BY PIERRE VERMEULEN
OPPOSITE PAGE INTERIOR DESIGNER TY GILLOTT
Ty Gillott never intended to embark on a full-scale home makeover. If anything, he simply wanted to create a practical space with a calm and comfortable feel for him and his partner, Nic, as well as the latest addition to their family, Standard Schnauzer Leo. ‘For us, it was all about the breathtaking view, ’ he says.
‘We originally purchased the home intending to do slight aesthetic renovations, perhaps a new coat of paint or new floors — nothing structural.Although, after living in the house for a year, we realised that our needs had changed, and we saw the potential to reimagine it completely. ’
One of the first structural changes was opening up the areas of the home for a better flow between spaces, and adding a balcony that spans the length of the house to optimise the panoramic view.With more compact houses such as this one, smaller details become obvious, so it was important forTy to maximise the space by including sophisticated finishes that give the home a distinct identity. ‘We selected timeless materials with a luxury touch, ’ he adds.This can be seen with the marble kitchen tops and timber floors, which work wonderfully together to add visual interest and texture without distracting from the view.
Designing and decorating one ’ s own home does not happen overnight – if anything, it is a forever-evolving creative process informed by personal fascinations, travels and unexpected bursts of inspiration.Ty is well aware of the transience of interior-design trends and skillfully counteracts these by mixing existing furniture with newer additions, including statement pieces with future-proofed appeal while not being afraid to introduce colour.
His design style is encapsulated in the generous living area of the home. Clean lines and white walls make the room feel more spacious, while the curated gallery wall, featuring artworks by Emma Nourse, Charles Gassner and Joanna Lee Miller, creates a creative focal point. Ty ’ s youthful exuberance and unapologetically bold design decisions shine in this room: the large statement rug from Herringbone Rugs makes the living space seem larger, the armchair from Curación Collection brings with it an interesting sculptural element, while the two vintage Cassina ‘LC1 ’ armchairs add a touch of nostalgia.The natural light, pops of colour and greenery give this room a vibrant atmosphere full of life and personality.
Head downstairs to the main bedroom, and the atmosphere takes a moodier shift with a colour palette of dark blues and greens.This room contrasts the bright and airy elements seen in the communal areas, providing a sense of balance and serving as a relaxing escape after a long day. It would not be a classic ‘Ty room ’ without greenery, and the tall fiddle leaf fig in the Liebermann Pottery planter brings in that natural element.There is a resounding appreciation for both minimalism and maximalism in this Green Point home, which maintains a modern appeal without being stark or clinical, and the collection of furnitureTy has sourced from local furniture brands, South African artists and his travels all play a part in making the most out of a compact space.
I N T E R I O R D E S I G N E R @tygillott
A LARGE-SCALE ARTWORK BY KELLY JOHN GOUGH IN THE LIVING ROOM; GEOMETRIC COLE & SON WALLPAPER FROM ST LEGER & VINEY IN THE GUEST BATHROOM; THE MASTER BEDROOM FEATURES A HERRINGBONE RUG, BOFRED CHAIR AND ARTWORK BY AIMEE MESSINGER; THE BATHROOM, WITH A PRINT BY LEMON, STOOL FROM MEUBLE FINE FURNITURE AND SHAGGY RUNNER FROM MR PRICE HOME
OPPOSITE PAGE THE KITCHEN FEATURES MARBLE COUNTER TOPS AND BARSTOOLS FROM @HOME
LEO WALKS PAST THE SPLASH POOL, WHICH IS OFF THE MASTER BEDROOM. THE OUTDOOR CHAIR AND SIDE TABLE IS BY HALDANE MARTIN
FLENSTED ‘MIRAGE’ HANGING MOBILE, POR,
AMAZON
‘HULA’ LOUNGE CHAIR, R10 005, HALDANE MARTIN ‘FELT FLAG’ ARTWORK, R4 295,
WEYLANDTS
‘TANGO’ CERAMIC VASE IN TEAL, R399,
BLOOM SPACE
GUBI ‘EPIC’ DINING TABLE, R159 613,
CRÉMA DESIGN
SIXTH FLOOR ‘BOMBAY’ CUSHION COVER, R299,
SUPERBALIST
‘THE THERAPIST’ CHAIR IN WHITE, R8 400,
