Cherylin Donnelly-Gomes
Interior Designer & Founder | Timid Tyger
Cherylin says, “As a designer, I am sensitive, committed and thorough. I love creating new spaces, learning about emerging trends and products, and meeting new people. I look forward to creating the ideal design solution for you.”
Meet Cherylin Donnelly-Gomes, Founder and Sole Designer of Timid Tyger
Sensitive design solutions in luxury interiors
Cherylin Donnelly-Gomes is an experienced interior designer with an exceptional eye for colour, detail and composition. Drawing on her rich background in textile design and more than a decade of cabinetry expertise, she brings luxurious, bespoke interiors to life, adding functional beauty and refined creativity to every space she works on. Her intuitive approach and technical knowledge allow her to deliver truly tailored design solutions that are visually captivating, practical and rich in personality.
From contemporary kitchens and walk-in wardrobes to elegant living areas and exhibition installations, Cherylin’s work blends artistic flair with pragmatic insight. Her process includes collaborative concept development, mood boards, 3D visualisations and meticulous sourcing − ensuring each project is executed with perfection.
As a trusted design collaborator for Oakmont Kitchens & Interiors, Cherylin works closely with their team to deliver premium kitchen and cabinetry solutions. This partnership enhances her ability to offer clients a fully integrated design-to-installation experience, uniting concept-driven interiors with Oakmont’s precision manufacturing and installation expertise.
She is known for her adaptive style and willingness to explore diverse aesthetics, always designing with the client’s needs, lifestyle and preferences at heart. Timid Tyger offers a warm, one-on-one experience for clients who value the finer things: bespoke design, personal service and beautiful, liveable interiors that have that ‘wow’ factor.
About Timid Tyger| Interior design specialists
Luxury, bespoke cabinetry and interiors tailored to your needs
Timid Tyger is a boutique design studio based in South Africa, offering unique, high-end interior solutions for both residential and commercial spaces. Founded and run solely by Cherylin Donnelly-Gomes, the studio specialises in custom cabinetry, walk-in closets, kitchen design and bespoke furniture, as well as textiles and decorative surface finishes.
Combining her deep love for art, textiles and spatial planning, Cherylin curates tailored environments that reflect her clients’ needs and aspirations, ensuring every detail adds value and beauty. Whether you’re looking for a single design consultation or a full-service renovation and installation, Timid Tyger brings both creative vision and project management experience to deliver spaces of timeless elegance.
Through her collaboration with Oakmont Kitchens & Interiors, Cherylin is also able to offer clients access to world-class cabinetry production, blending her bespoke design work with Oakmont’s dedication to precision craftsmanship, premium finishes, and seamless execution.
Core Services Include:
• Residential and commercial interior design consultations
• Kitchen, walk-in wardrobe, and cabinetry design
• Turnkey renovation services and cabinetry installation
• Custom quartz, marble and granite installation
• Material sourcing, costing and specification
• Wall, floor and decorative finishes
• Space planning and custom floor plans
• Office furniture supply and fit-outs
• Exhibition stand design and installation
• Window treatments and custom splashbacks
• Custom rug and furniture design
• Freelance surface pattern and textile design for brands
The Creative Process
From concept to completion, every detail matters
At Timid Tyger, the design journey is as meaningful as the final result. Cherylin approaches each project with curiosity and care, taking the time to understand her clients’ lifestyle, vision, and aspirations. Through a process of active listening, concept development, and guided collaboration, she transforms ideas into immersive, cohesive interiors.
Mood boards, 3D visualisations, and detailed material selections form part of this journey — allowing clients to engage with the design in a tactile, visual way before execution begins. From the initial consultation to the final styling, every phase is handled with warmth, professionalism, and a deep respect for craftsmanship.
Whether working independently or alongside the team at Oakmont Kitchens & Interiors, Cherylin ensures that each step is seamlessly coordinated, resulting in a design experience that is both personal and effortless.
Design with Depth: Where Storytelling Meets Craftsmanship
At Timid Tyger, Cherylin Donnelly-Gomes offers a rare blend of creativity and craftsmanship − curating interiors that are as refined as they are functional. Her work is guided by curiosity, design sensitivity and an uncompromising attention to detail. Drawing on a background in textile design and cabinetry, Cherylin blends art, history and innovation to create truly bespoke spaces.
From statement kitchens to intricately tailored walk-in wardrobes, she works closely with each client to visualise, refine and realise designs that feel both personal and luxurious. In partnership with Oakmont Kitchens & Interiors, Cherylin enhances this offering by accessing a trusted, high-quality manufacturing and installation team — ensuring that her custom designs are executed to the highest standard.
With Timid Tyger, every project becomes a story − crafted with care, elegance, and enduring beauty.
Why Clients Choose Timid Tyger | Interior Design
Personalised interiors with soul, function and finesse
Clients are drawn to Timid Tyger for its unique blend of artistry, intuition and technical rigour. With Cherylin at the helm, the studio offers more than just interior design — it provides a highly customised, relationship-driven experience rooted in trust and creative partnership.
Known for her sensitivity to both form and feeling, Cherylin designs with intention — weaving together colour, texture, and spatial flow to reflect her clients’ identity and lifestyle. Her spaces are not only beautiful to look at but deeply liveable, designed to evolve and endure.
By partnering with Oakmont Kitchens & Interiors, she extends this offering into the realm of finely crafted cabinetry and high-end manufacturing — allowing each design to be realised with unmatched quality and care. Together, they deliver turnkey solutions that are elevated, timeless, and uniquely you.