{"id":42800,"date":"2026-03-28T16:24:11","date_gmt":"2026-03-28T14:24:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/?p=42800"},"modified":"2026-04-08T14:30:48","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T12:30:48","slug":"easy-coastal-living-how-lisa-twyman-transformed-a-north-coast-beach-house","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/blog\/2026\/03\/28\/easy-coastal-living-how-lisa-twyman-transformed-a-north-coast-beach-house\/","title":{"rendered":"Easy coastal living: Lisa Twyman transforms a North Coast beach house"},"content":{"rendered":"<h4><strong>Interior designer Lisa Twyman shares how she transformed a North Coast beach house into a bright, breezy family retreat, proving that thoughtful finishes and quality materials can completely refresh a space without major structural changes.<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>This relaxed beach house was designed as a family holiday escape &#8211; light-filled, unfussy and effortlessly liveable. Working within the existing structure, Lisa focused on subtle yet impactful updates. The result is a timeless coastal interior that feels calm, considered and deeply connected to its surroundings.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/03\/EasyLiving_Pic1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-42803 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/03\/EasyLiving_Pic1-1024x538.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"696\" height=\"366\" srcset=\"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/03\/EasyLiving_Pic1-1024x538.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/03\/EasyLiving_Pic1-400x210.jpg 400w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/03\/EasyLiving_Pic1-768x404.jpg 768w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/03\/EasyLiving_Pic1-1536x807.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/03\/EasyLiving_Pic1-799x420.jpg 799w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/03\/EasyLiving_Pic1-696x366.jpg 696w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/03\/EasyLiving_Pic1-1068x561.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/03\/EasyLiving_Pic1-1920x1009.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/03\/EasyLiving_Pic1.jpg 2032w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" \/><\/a>What was your main inspiration for this project?<\/strong><br \/>\nWe were aiming for a light and airy feel as this is a beach house used for family holidays. It needed to be relaxed and liveable, with no fuss.<\/p>\n<div id='gallery-1' class='gallery galleryid-42800 gallery-columns-2 gallery-size-medium'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/blog\/2026\/03\/28\/easy-coastal-living-how-lisa-twyman-transformed-a-north-coast-beach-house\/easyliving_pic3\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"274\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/03\/EasyLiving_Pic3-274x400.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/03\/EasyLiving_Pic3-274x400.jpg 274w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/03\/EasyLiving_Pic3-702x1024.jpg 702w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/03\/EasyLiving_Pic3-768x1120.jpg 768w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/03\/EasyLiving_Pic3-1053x1536.jpg 1053w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/03\/EasyLiving_Pic3-288x420.jpg 288w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/03\/EasyLiving_Pic3-696x1015.jpg 696w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/03\/EasyLiving_Pic3-1068x1557.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/03\/EasyLiving_Pic3.jpg 1331w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 274px) 100vw, 274px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/blog\/2026\/03\/28\/easy-coastal-living-how-lisa-twyman-transformed-a-north-coast-beach-house\/easyliving_pic5\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"266\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/03\/EasyLiving_Pic5-266x400.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/03\/EasyLiving_Pic5-266x400.jpg 266w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/03\/EasyLiving_Pic5-681x1024.jpg 681w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/03\/EasyLiving_Pic5-768x1155.jpg 768w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/03\/EasyLiving_Pic5-1022x1536.jpg 1022w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/03\/EasyLiving_Pic5-279x420.jpg 279w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/03\/EasyLiving_Pic5-696x1046.jpg 696w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/03\/EasyLiving_Pic5-1068x1606.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/03\/EasyLiving_Pic5.jpg 1331w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 266px) 100vw, 266px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p><strong>What was the biggest challenge, and how did you overcome it?<\/strong><br \/>\nThe client did not want to make big changes, so the existing flooring stayed and all the walls remained. We focused on the finishes we could add and the furniture pieces, such as the custom-made solid oak wall unit in the lounge.<\/p>\n<div id='gallery-2' class='gallery galleryid-42800 gallery-columns-2 gallery-size-thumbnail'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/blog\/2026\/03\/28\/easy-coastal-living-how-lisa-twyman-transformed-a-north-coast-beach-house\/home-main\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/03\/home-main-300x300.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/blog\/2026\/03\/28\/easy-coastal-living-how-lisa-twyman-transformed-a-north-coast-beach-house\/easyliving_pic7\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/03\/EasyLiving_Pic7-300x300.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p><strong>What is your favourite element or detail in this space, and why?<\/strong><br \/>\nI love the tiled wall in the bar. These tiles are locally made by Kalki Ceramics, and the glaze is so alive, it seems to reflect the ocean opposite. They really bring life to the space! I also like the bespoke concrete terrazzo bar waterfall top we had made specifically for the space. This style of concrete is a great material for indoor and outdoor spaces as it is durable, easy to clean and delivers a pared-back look.<\/p>\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-42808 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/03\/EasyLiving_Pic6.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1184\" height=\"741\" srcset=\"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/03\/EasyLiving_Pic6.jpg 1184w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/03\/EasyLiving_Pic6-400x250.jpg 400w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/03\/EasyLiving_Pic6-1024x641.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/03\/EasyLiving_Pic6-768x481.jpg 768w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/03\/EasyLiving_Pic6-671x420.jpg 671w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/03\/EasyLiving_Pic6-696x436.jpg 696w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/03\/EasyLiving_Pic6-1068x668.jpg 1068w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1184px) 100vw, 1184px\" \/>How does this project reflect your design philosophy?<\/strong><br \/>\nI prefer a more minimal and timeless approach to design. I feel that if you use good quality materials (rather than quantity) your home will feel elevated. And they also last much longer. I also think interior design can actually shift the way you feel, so by not overcrowding the space, you feel calmer and more able to cope with everyday life.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Details:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lisatwyman.com\/?srsltid=AfmBOopZZ45eF05pIHODB-63GVVYdsbmsLWnM4rlF2hsHAp6HVDSyjgI\">www.lisatwyman.com<\/a>; <strong>IG:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/lisatwyman\/\">@lisatwyman<\/a><br \/>\n<strong>Text:<\/strong> Jennifer Campbell <strong>Photographs:<\/strong> CHRIS ALLAN<br \/>\n<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Interior designer Lisa Twyman shares how she transformed a North Coast beach house into a bright, breezy family retreat, proving that thoughtful finishes and quality materials can completely refresh a space without major structural changes. 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