A Global AESTHETIC defined by people and lifestyle 

Studio Mitchell is an interior design consultancy based on Southern Africa’s tropical east coast, home to London trained principal and creative director Amy Mitchell.

Studio Mitchell offers full service interior design solutions for residential and commercial clientele. Learn more

 

 

Residential

It’s about you. We take time and care to understand your lifestyle and home needs, designing your new home from the inside out whilst ensuring that your individual taste and lifestyle are at the core of your home design. 

Commercial

Recognizing that your requirements are diverse we work closely with you to understand your company culture, these insights guide us in our quest to create an office environment, which is both functional and aesthetically pleasing.

African luxury meets modern art living

 

This newly built modern family home offers a unique combination of sleek contemporary interiors, traditional African bush and game reserve luxury. The open plan living areas are designed for relaxation and entertaining, featuring cozy fireplaces and spectacular views of the sea and dam. The home interiors blend modern design with traditional African elements, complemented with exciting Mondrian features. The living areas are designed to provide the perfect atmosphere for family gatherings, while the bedrooms are designed for comfort and style. The African influence is evident throughout the house, from the bright and bold decor to the intricate bushveld touches. The surrounding areas are lush and green, with plenty of outdoor space to enjoy.

 

 
 

Home base for a world traveller

 

This family home on the north coast of KZN, South Africa, has been beautifully renovated to create a warm and inviting atmosphere. Influenced by the clients' international travels, the home has a unique and inviting atmosphere. The living room is the perfect place to relax and unwind, featuring an eclectic mix of fabrics, furniture, and art from around the world. Rich colors, textures, and patterns create a home that is both cozy and exotic, bringing a sense of global adventure to their everyday lives.

 

 
 

Luxury apartment living with hallmark sophistication

 

Sleek interiors filled with art and outdoor living spaces overlooking Green Point stadium and the ocean mean there’s plenty to admire inside and out of this family’s home. With its palette of charred grey, emerald greens and burnished gold, this city apartment has a sophisticated and glamorous feel to it. The high ceilings in the living areas allow for this dark and rich colour palette, perfect for the clients love of entertaining. The bedrooms have a lighter palette whilst still feeling luxurious with the use of velvet fabrics and bronze accents creating a perfect place to recharge.

 

 
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Cascias coastal finery between mountains and sea

 

With shared views of both the densely shaded green mountains of Sintra at the back and the deep blue Cascias coastline at the front you really are spoilt for choice in this Portuguese home. This was the starting point and inspiration for the interiors. A sea of contrasting texture and pattern creates a visual path that celebrates both the mountains and the sea in a light and sophisticated timeless aesthetic. The home has a distinctly bohemian glamorous feel to it, much like the coastal town it is located in. The predominant use of natural and organic materials create the relaxed bohemian vibe, with gold accents giving it a glamorous edge. 

 
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This stylish holiday home combines easy living with elegance

 

Nestled in a coastal forest estate this house reflects the airy laid back natural forest that surrounds it. These homeowners wanted a casual yet sophisticated home to relax in. The inside living areas merge effortlessly with the exterior entertainment spaces, and provide an escape from the daily hustle & bustle of life. In addition to making the most of the setting, this home allows for laid back living at its stylish best.  

 

 
 

A social layout and bold use of colour make this house a home

 

Set amongst the gently slopping coastal grasslands and indigenous forests in Salt Rock on the KwaZulu-Natal North Coast is this vibrant family home. The low pitched roof-lines, large windows and the use of natural materials along with bursts of colour, means this house is well integrated into the surrounding landscape. The homeowners wanted a house that felt youthful and energetic, that would not only accommodate their family and feel welcoming and comfortable but also allow them to entertain easily.  

 

 
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Something old, something new for this warm and inviting home

 

This delightful client asked that we give her living areas a fresh, more colorful face. We combined her existing neutral furniture items with a sprinkling of new contemporary elements. Mixing the old and new gives this home character and adds personality to this wonderfully warm and inviting home. 

 

 
 

A games room that’s a hit with the whole family 

 

This social family decided to transform their basement into a space where their teenage kids could hang out and socialise with friends. The vibe of this multipurpose room is relaxed and inviting thanks to a blend of contemporary furniture and industrial lighting accents. A pool table, dart board and ping pong table ensure it’s game on for this den.

 

 
 

A world of wellbeing

 

Fraiche is set in a secluded luscious and tropical location where clients come to escape everyday life, so naturally the interiors needed to reflect this. The brief was to create a calming and restful space where clients feel pampered and rejuvenated, we achieved this look by keeping the luxurious interiors simple and inviting.

 

 
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A progressive practice with a hands on approach

 

Schroder & Macquet Physiotherapy engaged us to create a highly functional space for their new physiotherapy clinic without compromising on aesthetics. Using their branding and identity as the critical element we crafted a fresh and modern space through the use of gallery white walls, natural timbers and their iconic green as an accent throughout.

 

 
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A modern take on student accommodation

 

Forget what you thought you knew about student accommodation. Shoe box rooms and halls of residence that look like prisons are a thing of the past. We are re-inventing reslife one apartment at a time! These state of the art student accommodations are setting a new trend in SA. We recently refurbished 4 student apartments in Observatory, Cape Town. Each with its own look & fun vibe.  The brief was open so we set about creating practical, vibrant & fun spaces for each of these apartments. We have never felt like going back to student life more! 

 
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A fresh, vibrant work environment for a dynamic real estate company

 

Seeff is one of Southern Africa’s most established real estate companies. It has grown from a small, family-owned business to one of the leading property and real estate companies in Southern Africa, so it was only natural that their offices reflected this dynamic image.  We created a variation of spaces, for their various needs , from quiet spaces, to more interactive areas.