Our client bought this ‘fixer-upper’ in Newlands because she wanted a bigger space than her city apartment allowed to entertain friends and family. Her new eat-in kitchen encourages guests to socialise with her while she cooks with everything she needs to create an amazing meal close at hand: metres of counter space; hard-wearing and easy-to-clean work surfaces and acres of cleverly-compact storage. Glass and steel scullery doors allow light to pour through the space while a fireside-settee means guests can lounge about without missing any of the foodie action. The interiors reflect the client’s appreciation of art, interiors and artisanal design while inherited treasures and a fine collection of antiques add layers of sentiment to this warm-hearted home.