LIV
Burgundy, walnut and book-matched marble kitchen, The Burgundy Residence
Interior architecture · Transformation · Experience

We see what it could become.

LIV transforms overlooked spaces into unforgettable places: beautifully resolved, deeply personal and designed to change how life is lived.

Enter the portfolio ↘
Johannesburg · Cape Town · Durban · Plettenberg Bay
The LIV philosophy

Designing the art of living.

LIV is a multidisciplinary design practice transforming homes, hospitality spaces and properties into experiences of extraordinary value.

We begin with potential: how a space should feel, function and perform. Then we carry one coherent vision through material, detail and delivery. The result is design with emotion, intelligence and an unmistakable point of view.

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LIV beautifully
LIV intentionally
LIV with purpose
Selected work

Proof of possibility.

Completed spaces across residential, hospitality and commercial interiors, each conceived around its own emotional and practical potential.

The Burgundy Residence kitchen
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The Burgundy Residence
Johannesburg · Residential transformation
Executive Hospitality Suite
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Executive Hospitality Suite
Johannesburg · Commercial hospitality
Parktown North Marble Suite
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Parktown North Marble Suite
Johannesburg · Private bathroom suite
The Olive Ensuite
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The Olive Ensuite
Johannesburg · Residential sanctuary
Before · During · After

Not decorated. Transformed.

A dated, compartmentalised bathroom became a private suite with architectural presence. Spatial planning, terrazzo, sculptural joinery and restrained black detailing changed not only its appearance, but the experience of the room.

Terrazzo Ensuite · Johannesburg
Terrazzo Ensuite, after
Executive stadium suite boardroom
Commercial hospitality

Designed for the experience.

An executive stadium suite shaped around entertainment, brand presence and effortless hosting.

Executive Hospitality Suite →
Our expertise

Vision, resolved.

LIV bridges creative direction and real-world delivery, bringing one coherent vision from first possibility to final experience.

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Interior Architecture
Spatial planning, material direction, custom detailing and complete interior transformation.
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Renovations & Delivery
Turnkey renovation strategy, procurement, coordination, quality control and styling.
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Hospitality & Short-Stay
Guest-led spaces designed for memorability, operational ease and stronger returns.
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Property & Placemaking
Highest-and-best-use thinking, destination identity and commercially intelligent concepts.
Jennifer Pietersen, founder and creative director
Founder & creative director

Jennifer Pietersen

A designer, strategist and intuitive curator of how people live.

With more than thirteen years in interiors and project delivery, Jennifer sees beyond what a space is to what it could become. Her work brings together refined design, emotional intelligence and a sharp understanding of property value. Her signature is quiet luxury with tension: natural stone, rich timber, sculptural light and unexpected moments that make a space impossible to forget.

Beauty with Purpose.
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Every extraordinary space begins with a possibility.

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Jen@livdesign.co.za