She had a New York-style apartment. He had a rustic cabin on Kommetjie beach. Then they got married and merged their lives and styles. Take a look...
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Say yes to eco
Driving home this afternoon, I was listening to a chap being interviewed on the radio, who was talking about the benefits of alternative power sources for your home, such as solar panels and wind-powered electricity.
Is going green costly or budget-friendly?
With electricity prices on the increase, South Africans regularly feel overwhelmed when month-end hits. It forces a lifestyle change and many are opting for the ‘green’ route – but at what cost?
From the heart
"I love the romantic look that comes with the weathered French Provencal look,” explains the owner of this elegant home. This home was built and designed from the heart and is a form of expression of the owner who is also an...
A charming village
There are few things more charming than a quaint village feel to your home. When the design of this divine dwelling was commissioned, the home owners did not have a clear vision of what they wanted other than to create a...
A sensational setup
It’s a good life when you can wake up on a sunny South African morning in a pristine home that overlooks a breathtakingly beautiful golf estate. Safety, security and seclusion are on the cards with the added bonus of spaciousness.
Fine detail
Walking through the doors of this dwelling, you are left awestruck – the breathtaking splendour of this unbelievably beautiful and luxurious home is guaranteed to leave a lasting impression. A striking symmetry meets your eyes as...
Treat with care
Before you adorn your bathroom walls with your favourite wallcoverings, some behind the scenes work is needed in order to ensure longevity
Soaked in serenity
Saint Thomas Aquinas, a medieval theologian, once said: “Sorrow can be alleviated by good sleep, a bath and a glass of wine.” Gone are the days where bath time was simply for getting clean. More and more people, from all walks of...
Home entertaining in style
Martha Stewart, a celebrated homemaker, once said, “Without an open-minded mind, you can never be a great success”. In life, love and all things home-related, she was certainly right. Some absolutely adore hosting parties and...
How to take care of timber windows and doors
Wooden windows need periodic care in order to ensure they maintain their good looks, durability and proper function. Naturally, timber windows are subject to a mixture of weather conditions and due to the various types of...
BRITA water jug giveaway
BRITA invented the first water filter for domestic use forty five years ago, and the family business has since become the global leader in home water filtration. Designed and manufactured in Germany, BRITA focuses on their vision...
Stairway to heaven
Stepping into a home and being met with an epically beautiful staircase is one of the most impressive aspects of a house. Based on the primacy effect, first impressions are lasting ones.
Glazed over
There’s no doubt that building a new home, or renovating an existing one is an expensive project. There should be no skimping on quality, as what you choose to pay less for now may actually cost you more over time due to inferior...
The height of grandeur
If the shell of the home is considered the structure, then the roof is its cover. But in terms of any interior, the ceiling acts as the zenith or pinnacle point of the creation. Little thought is given to ceilings in terms of...
