TRENDSCAPES

2023 is brimming with diverse inspiration for interior design professionals and enthusiasts alike. From biophilic design to the rebirth of bespoke; here are some of the trends you might like to explore in your space

Weathering WINTER

'Tis the season to embrace the chill, turn your home into a cosy, well-organised space and flex those creative muscles

Winter Games

Is the weather keeping you and your pet cooped up indoors and bouncing off the walls? Here are ways to keep them entertained when it's too cold to go outside

High on the Hog(sback)

The Bakers escape the biting cold of autumn in the Highveld and find relief at the ruins of South Africa's oldest kingdom ... Mapungubwe!

Lemon Aid

Lemon trees are a beautiful addition to any garden, providing an abundance of healthy and delicious fruit for our kitchens

WINTER IN BLOOM

Get creative and plant up a winter hanging basket to lift your spirits when temperatures dip

Beat the Winter Blues

Feeling as low as the winter temperatures this year? Boost your mood by interacting with nature and getting into the garden with these winter-friendly ideas

THE GREAT OUTDOORS

This year's Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show provides plenty of inspiration for South African gardeners with a love for outdoor living

Bronze Act

Cape Town sculptor Nic Bladen casts unique botanicals into bronze, creating artworks he hopes will last as fossils into the future

'ALLO ALOE

Aloes are a must-have for every South African winter garden

How To DIY A TRAY TABLE

Functional and aesthetically pleasing, drinks, snacks and reading material will always be within easy reach thanks to this nifty addition to your sofa

SOUL SPACES - 10 of the best inviting interiors

The concept of cocooning has never felt more relevant and increasingly we're turning inwards and bringing added heart into our spaces - making them more comfortable and welcoming than ever before

Force of NATURE

A young family's off-the-grid bush escape in South Africa's untamed Little Karoo blends modern campaign style with Provençal sensibility

COUNTRY COMFORTS

Old and new mingle in harmony when a barn on a working dairy farm is converted into a rustic modern retreat thanks to its owner's quirky vision

Glorious Grassland

‘New style’ gardening trends are those that are looking to the future, re-establishing their roots in the past, all the while taking inspiration from nature. In this diversity of natural habitats, we find a small area that leaves you feeling that you really could be anywhere...

Easy Come, Easy Grow

Plant these edibles once and they'll deliver an abundant harvest year after year

An Extra Layer

There's a different kind of pleasure for you to embrace in the colder seasons, even if you prefer the heat of glorious summer days

Blended Fur-mily

Want to introduce a different pet species into your menagerie? Here are tips on how to live peacefully in and manage a multi-pet household

FIVE TIPS TO Take Your Travel Photography to The Next Level

Get the most out of your camera equipment on your next adventure in South Africa

Bulb Lasagna

Layering your spring-flowering bulbs will deliver endless surprises and maximum blooms this year

TALL ORDER

With a lot of dedication, planning and smart design decisions, this once dilapidated house in Cape Town's historic Bo-Kaap transformed into a sleek home with infinite views

A SPACE ODYSSEY

By combining respect for the charms of a heritage building with a firmly contemporary architectural approach, an award-winning renovation has brought this Cape Town /home beautifully up to date

Making Waves

Low-cost and versatile, corrugated metal roofing has a long history as a material of choice in SA - modern refinements are now allowing it to be used in new and energy-efficient ways

HISTORY OF TILES

The technologically advanced and sustainable porcelain and ceramic tiles you see in the aisles of Italtile’s showrooms carry a little of the DNA of their tile ancestors, here's how it all started

SET IN STONE, SET ON STYLE

The work of an architect and interior designer is seldom set in stone but surfaces call for just that...

Prehistoric Fur Friends

Have you ever wondered about the evolutionary origins of your beloved pet? This is how much they have changed over the years and how they came into our lives

Creative ways to use TERRACOTTA

Terracotta pots are a garden staple, beloved for their classic Mediterranean look, their colour, and the benefits they provide to the plants they house. The burnt orange of this famous clay has even been named 2023's garden colour of the year. If you want to stray from the traditional terracotta pot or vase and try something different, give these DIYs a go

Hardscaping 101

Not sure how to utilise hard landscaping in your garden? We've got you covered

NEW HEIGHTS

Situated on a vertiginous mountain slope, this rambling garden was given a radical makeover resulting in cohesion and a restored sense of grandeur

Tropical Makeover

In two months, this small space was transformed, using hard landscaping and beautiful tropical plants, into a relaxing area fit for a five-star resort