Take a tour around a quirky Cape Town home

Property Three-storey detached house in Cape Town, with 3 bedrooms, a spacious kitchen-diner, living room, playroom, study, two bathrooms and a WC.

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The handbag designer owner is an avid collector, filling her home with colourful accessories and vintage pieces.

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A candelabra draped in beads, a foot topped with feathers, and trophies filled with blooms give the living room an eclectic vibe. Despite all the treasures dotted around, the living area is a calming retreat - beautiful in the evenings, with soft light filtering through the shutters .

Twentieth Century Interiors is a good source of retro chairs.

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The open-plan living room leads through to a spacious dining area, complete with original tiled floor. The graphic floor, a mix of mid-century chairs, and a blown-up postcard of the queen give the room pop-art edge.

B&Q sells black-and-white flooring.

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The kitchen leads out onto the veranda, overlooking the garden. White-painted units reflect the natural light, adding to the spacious feel. A large kitchen table was a must-have for the owner who believes gathering together as a family gives us all
emotional sustenance!

Designer Resin Flooring can create epoxy resin flooring like this. For a table like this, go to Nordic Style.

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Every surface of this family home showcases quirky clusters of treasures that add personality and charm.

Source vintage china cups like this from Vintage Heaven.

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An informal collection of black-and-white portraits from across the decades signals the beginning of a family space upstairs.

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A bold black-and-white rug is a nod to the monochrome flooring downstairs in the hallway, while the sofa adds opulence to the pared-back room

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The owner's love of fashion is evident throughout the house. Vintage dresses hang on the walls and shoes are displayed as artwork.

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Buy a vintage-style wig head from Morplan. This is the Snow chest of drawers by Asplund, available at Twentytwentyone. Vintage Home Shop sells mirrors in this style.

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While there are telltale signs that this is the owner's [a fashion designer] bedroom – the dummy covered in necklaces, for example – a more minimal approach keeps the space serene.

Looking for more modern decorating inspiration? Check out our House Tours section for everything from a ranch-style Californian home to a tropical island hideaway.