Liesl and Pieter Lambrechts: Living space

The Lambrechts broke down walls and extended their home to create a warm and inviting, open plan living space.

Project: Living space

Budget: Foundation: R10 000
Bricks: R13 000
Cement and sand: R12 000
Windows, doors and skylights: R16 000
Roof: R16 000
Paint: R5 000
Wall finishing: R8 000
Electricity: R17 000

TOTAL: R140 000

About the readers: This couple’s love for entertaining people inspired them to break down walls and extend their home to create a warm and inviting open plan living space. ‘I love to mix old and new and bring in a bit of French flair. We’re also inspired by our travels in Namibia and wanted to bring some of our memories home with us,’ says Liesl.

From: Northern Paarl

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