The Arch House
Soft arches, warm plaster and morning light for a family home that had lost its calm.
Rooms that feel like coming home.
Aesthetic Attic is an interior design studio in Sandton. We design calm, personal homes and hospitality spaces, from a single room to a full renovation.
Interior design studio
Sandton, Johannesburg
A home should sound like the people who live in it. We listen first, then design rooms that hold your story: the chair you inherited, the light you love in the morning, the way you actually live.
How we can help.
Start with one conversation or hand us the whole house. Every project is shaped around the way you live.
- 01 Design consultation Clear direction for one room or a whole home, in a single focused session.
- 02 Full interior design From the first sketch to the last cushion: planned, designed, sourced and installed.
- 03 Room design and styling One room at a time, designed around the way you use it.
- 04 Kitchens and bathrooms The hardest-working rooms in the house, planned to the millimetre.
- 05 Custom furniture and joinery Built-in cupboards, headboards, vanities and shelving that fit exactly.
- 06 Hospitality and workspaces Guesthouses, restaurants, salons and offices that feel like somewhere you want to stay.
How we work. Five calm steps.
You always know what happens next, what it costs and when it arrives.
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Consultation
We meet at your home or in the studio, walk the space and talk about how you live, what you love and what has to change.
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Concept
A concept board with layout, palette, materials and key pieces, so you can see the direction before anything is bought.
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Design
Detailed plans, lighting, joinery drawings and a full specification with costs. Changes happen here, on paper, where they cost nothing.
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Sourcing and build
We order, follow up and coordinate trades and makers, and keep you posted at every stage.
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Install and reveal
Furniture placed, art hung, beds made. You walk into a finished room.
A well-designed room should feel familiar the first time you walk in, like an echo of somewhere you have always belonged.
From the journal. Notes on living well.
Read the journal
How to choose a white paint for Highveld light
Why the white that looked perfect in the shop turns grey, yellow or cold on your walls, and how to choose one that works.
Designing around the pieces you already own
Your grandmother's cabinet, the rug from your travels, the chair you cannot part with: how to make them the heart of a room.
Five questions to answer before you renovate
A little clarity before the builders arrive saves money, time and a lot of stress. Start with these five questions.
Where do you work?
Our studio is in Sandton and most of our projects are in Johannesburg and the surrounding areas of Gauteng. For homes further away we can work through video consultations, detailed drawings and shopping lists.
How much does an interior designer cost?
Every project is different, so we quote after the first consultation, based on the scope and the time it needs. You receive a written proposal with our design fee before any work starts. Furniture, finishes and contractor costs are separate and approved by you.
Can you work with the furniture I already have?
Yes, and we encourage it. We start every project by asking what you want to keep, then design around those pieces. Reupholstering or refinishing is often the best option.
What happens in the first consultation?
We walk through the space with you, talk about how you live, your style and your budget, and discuss what is possible. Afterwards we send a proposal for the work we recommend.
Do you manage builders and other trades?
On full interior design projects we coordinate the trades and makers involved and visit site at key stages, so the work is built the way it was designed.
How long does a project take?
It depends on the scope and on lead times for furniture and finishes. We give you a realistic timeline in your proposal and keep you updated as orders arrive.
Do you design commercial spaces?
Yes. We design boutique hospitality, small retail and office interiors as well as homes.
Can I get advice without a full project?
Yes. A design consultation gives you clear direction for one room or a whole home in a single session.
Let's design a home that sounds like you.
Tell us about your space in a short brief and choose a date for your first consultation. We reply within one working day.
Or call 062 933 7512