"An appreciation for nature, art, bohemianism and comfort, with a healthy dose of organic shapes and forms, pop of color and a hint of magic"
Calma Casa interior design is a full scope residential, corporate and commercial design studio based in Cape Town, South Africa, working with clients all over the country as well as clients over seas. The designer and her team bring fresh perspective to every project, taking into account each projects unique location, views, history and architectural structure and tailoring their design to the client’s needs and style. Her décor elements are a representation of different cultures, appreciation of natural materials and traditional craftsmanship across the world. Her unique interior design style is simple yet significant, focusing on a minimalist design combined with boho decor and ethnic elements.
Calma Casa offers interior design is a full scope residential, corporate and restaurant design studio based in Cape Town, South Africa.
We plan and design spaces within a home- weather is a house, townhouse, condo, apartment or any type of residence. Our job is to survey the homeowner about their specific needs and wants, and to help them finish the space to be both functional and beautiful while incorporating their individual style.
We create interior designs for professional work places from small office spaces,work rooms, boardrooms, to large-scale spaces inside corporations in high rise buildings.We work with corporate clients to create professional, efficient, functional, safe for employees yet very tasteful environments.
Well-designed interior spaces are essential for any business. The layout and flow of a retail space or a restaurant is critical to the experience of both clients and employees, witch directly impacts the long-term success of the business. We interpret how a commercial organization's business model, brand, and priorities will shape the design of the space. We listen to the client to understand their preferences and needs related to function, layout and decor.
To me, good design realises the potential of any space. It involves considered choices teamed with a sense of bravery. As a designer, I have a strong understanding of how interiors come together, from the architecture of a space to the furniture and soft furnishings that fill it. Colour palette, material choice and finishes are all equally important – each element is essential to creating one cohesive look that is both resolved and innovative. On a personal level, I have an immense appreciation for a range of design styles. For me, spaces truly work when balance is created through contrast. They should tell a story about the people who inhabit them. I’ve been fortunate enough to have had a career in Fashion at a young age and to be able to travel around the world. Visiting different places and experiencing different cultures was my first inspiration for design. My initial industry experience was in styling for interior and lifestyle magazines when I was a Style Editor of Home Magazine in Malibu California, which I maintain a passion for today. Since than I have committed fully to the world of design and decor. This is an industry that I truly love. and with many years of experience under my belt, where I built a comprehensive portfolio that displays my ability to create beautiful spaces. As an interior designer, I am required to design ultimately for my clients. This flexibility, along with an ever-changing industry has given me a sense of creative freedom. Today, contemporary design has to encompass several key issues: financial, social and importantly, environmental points of view, all of which need to be addressed by client and designer, together.
SVETLA PETKOVA
In phase 1 we discuss what the client needs and build a concept based around the client’s ideas and their goals
Once concept is accepted we move on to phase 2, the design and layout portion of the project.
After design and complete satisfaction from the client we move on to our last phase of development, the execution of the project.
We offer construction, electric and plumbing plans, lighting concept and design, kitchen and bathroom design, custom carpentry design, as well as selection of all furnishings and decor elements. We also provide home staging for real estate agents, developers and private sellers, to make the property ready to sell or rent. While guides by the strong belief that a well designed home improves quality of life, and would love to take your dreams and bring them to reality.
My wife and I had the pleasure of working with Svetla Petkova on designing our new apartment, including the kitchen, all custom cabinetry, and furniture selections. We were incredibly impressed with Svetla's attention to detail and her ability to bring our vision to life. Svetla was not only thorough and detailed in her work, but she also went above and beyond to offer creative solutions and suggestions that we had not even considered. Her eye for design and dedication to the project were evident in every aspect of her work, and the end result is truly exceptional.
I cannot recommend Svetla highly enough. We had no idea where to start, and she helped us focus, sift, and decide, while keeping within our budget. Our home is absolutely beautiful, and we never could have done it without her. Lighting, colors, wallpaper, furniture, she worked with us to do everything as simply and efficiently as possible without compromising on quality for anything.
I couldn't have been happier working with Svetla! She renovated our apartment in New York from top to bottom and the process was seamless even though I was traveling often for work overseas. Svetla is well thought out, detail oriented, organized, and fast. She learns your taste very quickly, which makes the decision making much easier. She doesn't waste any time and took care of every detail from the gutting of the apartment, being on top of all the renovations, and ensuring all the furniture and carpentry was perfect. The service people she uses are also excellent and she does it all with a smile. Her goal is to make her clients happy and I couldn't be happier.
Svetla is a truly professional and helpful designer who went above and beyond to help me achieve a beautiful kitchen and new main bathroom She went out of her way to assist me and managed every detail with a big smile on her face. I highly recommend her as she was an absolute pleasure to work with.
Svetla is such a pleasure to work with! She is professional and helpful. Navigating the maze of design and construction in Israel, we could not imagine doing it without her guidance. She helped us design our dream house within our budget and we have eagerly referred her to family and friends. We highly recommend Svetla.
When you have a vision in your mind about what your dream house will look like, there are details you might miss. Or you might not know how to make that dream become a reality. Svetla took the vision and made it come to life, while also spending the time on the details. Svetla was a pleasure to work with, and so much fun to spend time with. She took the time to speak to our kids and ask them what they thought about paint colors and design details and she learned our styles so she could really help guide us. We are thrilled to be living in our home, but we will miss working with Svetla!
If you have a project you looking for help on we would love to hear from you contact us today for more info.
Cape Town, South Africa