Grande Dame relived in the diamond city

“The copper décor elements were a design decision,” says Willoughby Vergottini. “It’s eclectic yet unique to the home’s architectural era. We wanted to create a balance between old and new, without either dominating. Landscape architect Keith Kirsten put that delicious monster there – he said the space needed a plant.” The Kashan rug was an auction buy and the coffee table belonged to Willoughby’s parents. The painting is Willoughby’s handiwork. Chairs and drinks trolley from @home