spaces that breathe
Designs that Inspire,
Welcome to Tones
spaces with soul
The Origin of Tone – the deeper thread behind the spaces we create…
Before there was sound, there was tone. Before there was style, there was essence. Before there was pigment, there was colour. Not as paint or powder — but as pure vibration, light in motion. It shimmered through time long before the first wall held a mural, and long before hands crushed ochre into powder. Pigment came later — a way to catch the light and bring it down to earth. To translate the intangible into something we could hold, layer, and live inside.
At Tones, we believe every space has an original note — a subtle frequency that whispers what it’s meant to be, a modern echo of something much older. We like to call this the Original Tone: the elemental harmonies of space, light, colour, tone and feeling. It’s not a style or a trend. It’s the innate soul of a space — its truest expression before it was layered with expectation, noise, or furniture. It’s the rhythms we’re born with, the innate resonance within all of us, and we draw our inspiration from them. Tones that existed long before language, before branding, before trends and templates. They’re ancient. Elemental. And Tones, the brand, is a modern expression of that ancient music. And this is where our work begins…
Before any sketches, swatches, or space planning, we listen to a space. We sense. We tune in. Because soulful design doesn’t start on the surface — it rises from the source. Whether it’s a home, a retreat, a boardroom, or a boutique hotel, we approach every project as a voyage of discovery — uncovering the original tone beneath the surface, then giving it form, rhythm, and voice through intelligent design and intuitive creativity.
We don’t impose. We reveal. We don’t just decorate. We translate. We align beauty with feeling, and function with frequency.
This is the heart of Tones. A return to authenticity. A resonance made visible.
why soul matters
In a world overwhelmed by overstimulation, people crave spaces that feel true, places that feel sacred and safe. A space in tune with itself invites ease, presence, and belonging. That’s what the Original Tone holds. And when you design from that place, something shifts — and everyone who enters can feel it.
You’ll find the thread of the Original Tone in the quiet harmony of our colour palettes; the way light is honoured and shadow embraced; the textural layering that invites touch and memory; the feeling of “just right” that you can’t quite name, but never want to leave.
This is more than design. It’s the art of tuning space to soul.
At Tones, we design from this knowing, so let’s return to the origin. Let us help you find your original tone.
why choose Tones?
We begin designing with the feeling — the atmosphere, the energy. Then we choose the materials to carry it — texture, tone, fabric, form. From light to language, from essence to expression. Because in truth, we’re not just working with materials. We’re working with memories, moods, meaning. From conception to completion, we infuse each project with heart and our unique creative spirit, crafting interiors that feel alive, aligned, and unmistakably you.
With almost three decades of experience in shaping environments that speak to the heart as much as the eye, we have transformed homes, corporate spaces, and hospitality destinations throughout South Africa, Africa, and beyond – all created with our core ethos of layered, liveable design that is not only beautiful, but budget-friendly, timeless, and – most importantly – rich in soul.
