I recently photographed a lovely Cape Town home belonging to Cecelia and Naeem. Their Victorian cottage has a really small footprint but appears spacious thanks to their clever renovation and open-plan living. Luckily with Naeem having his own carpentry business, he was able to do all the work, not only saving the couple money on the renovation, but also allowing them to create the perfect home for their family. Hop over to for the full house tour, it’s a goodie!

All photography: Lana Kenney for Apartment Therapy ©