Lana Kenney
Apartment Therapy
Cape Town, WC, South Africa
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Past articles by Lana:
This Basement Apartment Is Unbelievably Light & Colorful
Chad got resourceful to cleverly transform his parents' basement into a "Granny meets mod" apartment. DIY projects, salvaged decor and hand-me-downs define this Cape Town home. → Read More
House Tour: A "Scandi with a South African Twist" Home
Ivonne's home started off as an empty shell; she slept on a mattress in the living room for months before furnishing it. → Read More
House Tour: A Cape Town Victorian Cottage Renovation
Naeem and Cecelia had to put in new floors, ceilings and walls in this Victorian cottage. "It was a challenge but also great, because we started with a blank canvas." → Read More
A Floral Designer's Colorful, Contemporary Cape Town Home
A calm and collected ambiance with plenty of botanical touches. → Read More
House Tour: An '80s House Gets a Contemporary Revamp
It was the location and view that initially attracted Anina and Deon to this house, and certainly NOT the outdated interior! → Read More
House Tour: A Cozy Rental in Vibrant Cape Town
A beautiful and relaxed home that has come together over time. → Read More
House Tour: A Colorful & Quirky Basement Apartment
Chad got resourceful to cleverly transform his parents' basement into a "Granny meets mod" apartment. DIY projects, salvaged decor and hand-me-downs define this Cape Town home. → Read More
House Tour: A Designer's Victorian Cape Town Cottage
It was the incredible Victorian staircase that sold Sarah on this 1901 naval cottage. The views of the Atlantic Ocean are pretty neat, too. → Read More
House Tour: An Earthy, Modern Victorian Cape Town Home
Nearly everything in Ute and Steven's home is made in Cape Town. → Read More
An Art Lover's Sunny Garden Flat in Cape Town
A cozy garden flat is filled with bright light, souvenirs and lots of colorful art. → Read More
House Tour: A Contemporary, Classic Cape Town Rental
This rental shows that with clever DIYs and design-savvy thinking, you can easily revamp a rental without investing a ton of money on a home you don't own. → Read More
House Tour: Colorful Scandi Style in Cape Town
Name: Georgina, Gideon, Hunter and Case Location: Cape Town, South Africa Size: 2583 square feet Years lived in: Owned 3 years Situated in the bohemian and arty suburb of Observatory, Gideon and Georgina's home is filled with warmth and creativity. This young family home has many personal touches and custom-designed elements thanks to Gideon. Although Gideon specialized in landscape… → Read More
House Tour: Colorful "Organized Bohemian" in Cape Town
Name: Lian and Fabien Location: Cape Town, South Africa Size: 1500 square feet Years lived in: Owned 3 years The fresh white floors and puddled curtains were the first thing that made me sigh when I stepped into Lian and Fabien's beautiful home in the City Bowl. Along with its high ceilings and lovely light, this home immediately draws you in. → Read More
House Tour: Color, Textures & Art in Cape Town
Name: Jacob Crafford-Burger Location: Green Point, Cape Town, South Africa Size: 860 square feet Years lived in: Rented 8 months In just over six months Jacob has created a home that is cozy and creative and that very much reflects his personal style. Filled with an abundance of art, plants and strong accent walls, this apartment is full of character. → Read More
House Tour: Eclectic Old-School Glamour in Cape Town
Name: Abi James Location: Bo Kaap — Cape Town, South Africa Size: 130 square meters (1399 square feet) Years lived in: Owned 2 years Abi’s home is a treasure trove of unique finds collected on travels abroad and sourced lovingly over time. As soon as you step inside, you’re welcomed into a charming haven full of warmth and personality. Abi is an interior designer who works mainly with safari… → Read More
House Tour: A Stylish, Quirky Home in Cape Town
Name: Lei and Dijon and their children, Lola and Harrison Location: Cape Town, South Africa Size: 700 square meters Years lived in: Owned 1 year Lei and Dijon had been house hunting for awhile when they came across this place; they knew it was the one at first sight. Lei is an interior designer and retail consultant and instantly saw the potential. They signed the deal within 24 hours! → Read More
House Tour: An Eclectic Cottage in Cape Town
Name: Lynn Pike Location: Cape Town, South Africa Size: 937 square feet Years lived in: 7 years; Owned With her signature red lips and red glasses, Lynn is charismatic and has a strong sense of style. Lynn is the owner of a clothing boutique, Tallulah’s, and has been for almost 40 years. Her keen eye for design and understanding of color has flourished with many years of buying for her boutique. → Read More
House Tour: A Quirky Cape Town Home
Name: Tamara and her children, Jonah and Sophia-Rose, and their Boston Terrier, Ollie. Location: Cape Town, South Africa Size: 787 square feet Years lived in: 15 years; Owned Vintage lovers will take great delight in discovering Tamara's charming collections spread throughout her home. Nostalgic kitchen scales, glass perfume bottles and china tea cups to name a few. Tamara has a creative eye and… → Read More
House Tour: An Eclectic Home in Cape Town
Name: Anne and Steve Location: Cape Town, South Africa Size: 2,152 square feet Years lived in: 10 years; Owned Exploring the colorful and eclectic home of Anne and Steve is a real treat. Anne was born in South Africa, her husband, Steve, is British, and they spend their time between the two countries. So when it came to decorating their South African house, Anne knew that she wanted to create a… → Read More
House Tour: A Blend of Old and New in Cape Town
Name: Craig and Tessa Harding, Ted the dog, and Bear Grylls the cat Location: Cape Town, South Africa Size: 160 square meters (1,722 square feet) Years lived in: 5 years; Owned Tessa and Craig's down-to-earth home is full of warmth and character. Built in the 1940s, the semi-detached house has lovely original wooden floors and an interesting series of arches running down the central passage. The… → Read More