Katie Thompson, an interior designer from Cape Town has passion for recycling discarded junk into something extraordinary. Her creativity and innovative approach transforms old suitcases, buckets, umbrellas, bottles, hat boxes, typewriters, even bottles into a piece of furniture, lighting or interior accessories, that retains its antique charm while bringing a whole new life and functionality to it.
Her designs hugely reflects South African influence that she gained during her graduation from Design School of Interior Design in Cape Town.
"By blending South African craftsmanship, with high end finishes and her own eclectic perfectionist flair, Katie creates an original end product with a new integrity that epitomizes the very best of South African design." describes her website.
What we loved the most from all her creations are her "The Suitcase Chair" products that are reincarnated from old rugged suitcases and come to life with high-class alluring upholstery, a whole new functionality and a design that is bound to strike interesting conversations.
Here are some of her many creations:
The Suitcase Chair - Mao Design
The Suitcase Chair - African Map
The Suitcase Sidetable
The Suitcase Chair - Boxed Canvas
The Suitcase Chair - MEF Blue Cameo
Hatbox Ottoman - Red Roses
Hatbox Ottoman - Blue Dot
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Suitcase Chair - Leather Case/Yellow Knit
Retro Bedside Table
The Linen Upholstered Ottoman Tub
The Crate Side Table
The Outhouse Stool
The Oliver Typewriter Lamp
The Umbrella Chandelier
Bucket Stool - Birds
For more information and products visit Katie's Website: REcreate.
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