Living Design is a personalized renovations company, founded and owned by Wendy Holmes, specializing in transforming ordinary houses into stunning homes. Operating in Cape Town and Langebaan on the West Coast, Wendy’s expertise lies in large-scale renovations, where she creatively reimagines older homes, often outdated or overlooked, into beautiful, functional spaces. While Wendy also undertakes new builds, her true passion is in revitalizing existing structures, seeing untapped potential where others may not.

Wendy’s unique ability to envision the possibilities in any property sets her apart. She specializes in capturing the essence of a home while modernizing it to meet the specific needs and desires of her clients. Whether it’s an old, character-filled house or a more basic structure, Wendy’s approach ensures that each renovation retains its charm while offering contemporary functionality. She listens closely to her clients’ dreams and designs solutions that often surprise them with what’s achievable, turning their vision into reality.

In addition to full-scale renovations, Wendy offers an hourly consultation service for clients considering renovation projects or purchasing a home. This service provides valuable advice on the potential of a property, highlighting possible structural issues, as well as suggesting how it could be adapted to suit the client’s needs. For those uncertain about the suitability of a property, Wendy’s insight can be invaluable before making a commitment.

The renovation process with Living Design begins with in-depth client meetings to understand their vision and requirements. From there, ideas evolve, beginning as hand-drawn sketches and eventually progressing to formal architectural plans. These plans are submitted to the local council for approval, with Wendy guiding the project through each stage to ensure a smooth, successful transformation into the home of the client’s dreams.