Home and Garden Awards 2022 BUILD 15 Feb22458 or the team at Hot Cherry Signature Spaces, there’s no such thing as a typical client or a typical project. Every single one is treated with the uniqueness that they deserve. This bespoke approach is key to the team’s work ethic, providing a path forward that showcases flair and originality on an incredible scale. We talked to Toni-Anne about what lies at the heart of her and her team’s approach. “Our mission is the rediscovery of glamour and comfortable elegance within the home,” she tells us, “and we have a reputation for delivering stylish and impressiveyet-practical designs with a primary focus on the creation of uniquely inviting spaces.” Over the years, the team have prided themselves on producing stunning cost-effective design that does not break the bank or harm the planet. “We strive to deliver effortlessly individualistic spaces without compromising on quality or commitment to the design process,” Toni-Anne explains. “The ultimate result is interiors with style and character to mirror our clients’ own.” With such a versatile approach, it’s little wonder that Hot Cherry Signature Spaces has been able to help so many. “At Hot Cherry, there is no ‘typical client’,” agrees Toni-Anne. “We cater to myriad clients - from billionaire entrepreneurs who want to live in unashamedly indulgent luxury, to understated homeowners who just want their homes to accommodate and reflect their lifestyle choices; from high-rise office spaces that just ooze corporate style, to quietly stylish leisure environments and laidback holiday homes.” Such a breadth of expertise means that the team have plenty of experience adapting to unique demands, tailor-designing their solutions to suit individual tastes. Clients are involved throughout the process to ensure no surprises happen at a project’s completion. The COVID-19 pandemic has had a major impact on every industry, and the home and garden sector is no different. ToniAnne has operated the business from home, with the help of a part-time assistant and a host of different external designers. “I also have a phenomenal team of contractors and suppliers with whom I have worked for over 10 years which makes the process reasonably seamless,” she adds. The pandemic saw her team come together to tackle one of the firm’s biggest renovation projects, taking seven months to complete alongside several briefs from other clients. “We obviously all had to be extra vigilant on site and closely follow all PPE protocols for our protection, but we came away reasonably unscathed,” she told us. “Even those sub-contractors who contracted Covid recovered well and were back at work quite swiftly. We realise we are an exception to the norm and for this we are, and always will be, eternally grateful.” The future is bright for Toni-Anne and her talented team of craftspeople. Thanks to their efforts, she is well on the way to delivering distinctly unique interior design solutions for an ever-widening range of clients. “And if we do in fact encounter a problem in some way, shape or form,” she smiles, “we work really hard to devise a solution strategy that neatly ties up all loose ends and still delivers an irresistible result.” The drive and tenacity of Toni-Anne is infectious and has led to many extraordinary results in terms of interior design. Having made enormous progress over the years, Hot Cherry Signature Spaces is sure to thrive for many years to come. Company: Hot Cherry Signature Spaces Name: Toni-Anne van der Meulen Email: [email protected] Web Address: www.hot-cherry.co.za F What is life if not filled with colour and style? For Toni-Anne van der Meulen of Hot Cherry Signature Spaces, the dream is to ensure that all of her projects exude quality of the highest standard. The home, she believes, is somewhere to embrace elegance, glamour and comfort. Following her success in BUILD’s Home and Garden Awards 2022, we caught up with Toni-Anne to find out more. Most Innovative Interior Design Studio - South Africa
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