A peaceful spot in downtown Cape Town, surrounded by the natural beauty of Table Mountain and Lion’s Head. But also a place where history meets the present, and where you can feel urban art and local culture in the air.
All this and more is iGadi House, a 19th-century property located in the historic heart of South Africa’s capital, now home to an exclusive hotel.
Uncommon charm fills the spaces of this Victorian-style residence, dominated by neutral tones and natural wood, brought to life with bold splashes of color. Spaces where lamps by Creative-Cables have added even more harmony. Ten rooms, from the coziest to the most spacious, inviting common areas, and an outdoor space to enjoy—all are illuminated by lamps and systems made in Italy, expertly chosen by hotel owner Cecile Bouquillion.
Once you cross the threshold
Different custom solutions light up the entryway. Subtle yet full of character, the Fermaluce fixtures at the reception desk and above the counter next to the entrance stand out. The pendant lamp in the center of the room, on the other hand, is completely invisible, highlighting the suspended feather sculpture by Désirée Botterill. Almost part of the artwork itself, the system of lamps with ceiling canopies in a row above the table blends in seamlessly. The real stars are the cyan blue cord and the P-Light light sockets, perfectly matching the wall decor and seating.
In the blue painted blue
Lighting up the relaxation room in deep blue hues is a minimal chandelier with an Ashanti Design lampshade, set beneath original period beams thanks to the Tubes System, which combines the look of fabric covering with the practicality of a true exterior wall installation. Next to the sofa, a plug-in lamp with a cord that blends into the blue wall, letting the jewel-like light bulb stand out.
Up the stairs
Rose-one with three sockets in petrol blue with emerald, brass, and ultraviolet sockets light up the stairs, also thanks to the colorful Ashanti Design lampshades.
And leading to the rooms on the upper floor, the Spostaluce lamps (created thanks to the clever use of cord grips), paired with half-silvered light bulbs, perfect for highlighting the Ashanti Design lampshades.
Behind closed doors
Creative-Cables is also a star in the bedroom, with custom solutions that enhance every corner of the room.
Here are some original table lamps with metallic lampshades, custom pendants, and functional bedside lamps (made possible by Spostaluce, the wall lamps that are perfect for bringing light wherever you need it). At the same time, they're both minimal and elegant.
That’s how you take a bath!
Thanks to their protection rating, Creative-Cables lamps have been featured in both bathrooms and outdoor spaces. In the restrooms of the rooms, with black and white tones, EIVA lamps were installed in the center of the ceiling to illuminate the whole space. Above the mirror, esse14 lamps were chosen, which provide an IP44 rating thanks to the 50 cm tubular light bulb.
Under the stars
The outdoor spaces are also by Creative-Cables, which with the EIVA system and its IP65 protection rating, can withstand rain and bad weather. The Fermaluce with lampshade add personality to the entrances and private gardens of the rooms.
