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Let's talk about your home.
Share where your property is and the help you're looking for. Photographs or plans are welcome, but you don't need a detailed brief to begin.

Other ways to get in touch
Call
074 336 4565Monday to Friday, 9am to 4pmBallito
Simbithi Eco-Estate
By appointment
Cape Town
1st Floor, Dock Road Junction
V&A Waterfront
What happens next
- 01
A reply from Jonathan.
- 02
A short introductory call, at no charge.
- 03
A site visit if you decide to take the project further.
What does it cost to get started?
The introductory call is free. A site visit costs R1,250 within 10 km of Ballito, or is quoted by distance elsewhere. The visit fee is credited towards the design fee if the project goes ahead. The overall project cost depends on the scope and the finishes.
Does the studio take on smaller projects?
Yes. Jonathan works on anything from a single room to a whole home. For smaller projects, a minimum design fee applies.
Why hire an interior designer when AI can design a room?
AI is a useful tool, and Jonathan uses it to visualise ideas. It can show you a look and suggest what to buy, but it can't make it happen. The studio chooses the fabrics and finishes, has pieces made to measure, and works on site with every contractor, from swatching paint on the walls to agreeing with the electrician how low a pendant should hang. Every order and delivery is handled for you, through to the final styling. AI can show you a picture. An interior designer brings the room to life.
How are the design and budget agreed?
Each room is presented on a concept board, with a mockup visual of how Jonathan envisions the space alongside its key elements, and a preliminary estimate of the overall cost. You review these before going ahead, and nothing is ordered without your approval. A separate fee applies if you'd like to keep the concept boards before formally proceeding, credited towards the design fee if the project goes ahead.
Do I need to be there while the work happens?
No. Designs and costs can be approved remotely, and you'll receive regular updates as the work progresses, right through to handover.