Empathy is the basis of all great design
Salt and Light is an interior architecture and design studio that specializes in creating beautifully crafted and personalized spaces through empathic design.
We intuitively understand and illuminate the emotional relationship between people and the spaces they inhabit. This means we seek to know and understand who you are as an individual or company, and how to integrate your unique story, sensory emotional and physical needs and wants, into a spatial reality.
We create a visual story that is holistic and authentic to each client- from the overall architectural vision down to the fine sensory details. We design beautiful indoor and outdoor spaces are that are timeless, with contemporary clean lines, classic proportions and attention to detail. We pair local and international design styles with comfortable luxury, layering natural and honest materials, hand crafted furniture, beautiful fabrics and artwork with previously loved goods.
No two spaces are the same.
Over the years, this personalized service has grown from strength to strength, through word of mouth and repeat clients. Our projects have varied from local small-scale offices to high-end residential homes, in Johannesburg, luxury apartments in Cape Town, expanding to international projects — a restaurant in China and church interior in Netherlands.
MORE...ABOUT MAKING ‘HOME’
““Home is the ongoing story of a person.””
Anyone can design a house, but not everyone can design a ‘home’…
A home is more than just a well-designed space or a collection of furniture and pieces — it's a storyboard of your past, present and future —
that should authentically reflect who you are and encourages you to live more fully.
““I believe in making homes that nurture the soul through beauty and simplicity- where there is an integration old and new, private quiet moments and social spaces that bring people together in celebration, warm patches of afternoon sunlight, cups of tea in a comfy chair that’s made to put your feet up on, spaces for play and for day dreaming. A home should be a sanctuary, creating safety and belonging, while you grow and journey through life.””
NOTE: We believe that everyone deserves a home of their own; therefore continue to support various organizations and projects that assist the homeless.
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SENSORY & SPATIAL WELLNESS
“COMFORT IS THE NEW LUXURY”
I believe that our minds, bodies and environments are so intricately connected, and that our physical and emotional healing and wellness often requires a holistic and multifaceted approach. Thus when designing homes and spaces, it is crucial to understand the person or people we are designing for, their health needs, their sensory stressors and triggers, as well as what brings them joy.
As a creative and sensitive person, I have learned first-hand how life changing sensory integration within my own home was –
and that even small changes could reduce stress and anxiety, change my sleep health and wellbeing.
Let us help you to you to do the same.
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ABOUT COMMERICAL AND HOSPITALITY INTERIORS
When designing commercial spaces, we ensure that your space strongly represents your corporate identity and vision,
resulting in an integrated, inspiring and creative environment. Our clients include small corporate offices, restaurants and boutique hotels.
In creating boutique hotels and hospitality spaces, we aim to create a ‘home away from home’ that is a unique and luxurious experience —
a feast for the senses. Simplicity and comfort go hand in hand with fine attention to detail.