Cape Town is so ahead of the trends! We’ve been camping, glamping, cycling, using nature to inspire design and wrapping ourselves in Mohair for years! These are just some of the trends that are BIG in 2013 and we’ve picked out the Top 5 Trends that we think we’ll see more of in Cape Town: [...]
It is evident when meeting Michael Chandler that he has a great depth of knowledge and appreciation of all things aesthetic. At Cape Grace you’ll be able to find a few of his unusual art pieces, which range from ceramic phrenology heads, Cape Dutch gable bookends, historically inspired jewellery and beaded Chinese pots, all supplied [...]
Have you ever wondered how decorators come up with the inspiration for their interiors? Here’s an insider look at the thought process behind some of Cape Grace’s stunning suites… Sparrman Suite: Between 1772 and 1775, Swedish Naturalist, Anders Sparrman, travelled throughout the Cape and recorded his travels. His remarkable etchings and text were the inspiration [...]
Cape Culture manifests in many different forms and at Cape Grace it can be seen in the décor. Furniture, walls, drapes and fabrics are used as canvases to tell the stories of the past. The 17th century period setting is authenticated through the rare collection of over 300 pieces of original antique furniture, ceramics and [...]
It’s not enough for something to be functional; it’s got to be beautiful too. That’s the premise by which all the furniture and fittings at Cape Grace were refashioned a couple of years ago. Some of the most outstanding features that bring truth to this statement are the chandeliers. Some stories are written and [...]