Brick By Brick

In This Eco Village, Where All The Homes Must Be Built With Sustainability In Mind, An Inspired Couple Used Recycled Material From A Nearby Dump To Realise Their Dream!

As Far As The Eye Can See!

This glorious hedge is a sign of a happy plant in the right spot.

A Karoo Oasis

Antiques and dcor accessories have been used in myriadways to add interest to this Prince Albert garden.

‘We Love Our Village'

Passionate about local architecture, a retired couple pays homage to the charming country town of Greyton.

A Home With Integrity

Reclaimed materials and a loving touch restored a quaint, but derelict, heritage cottage to its former glory.

Unlock Your Potential

Whether you start a collection, build a miniature house or adorn a wall, with spring in the air it’s time to kick-start your creativity.

A Well-Contained Space

This compact home set among blueberry fields and overlooking the Mostertshoek mountains is the perfect spot for a bit of rest and relaxation. 

A Plan For The Future

Careful attention to detail has ensured that this backyard cottage is perfect for renting out now and retirement later!

Beautiful In Blue

A small, dark kitchen and separate lounge were converted into a bright and breezy open-plan living area.

A Beach Home With A Difference

From the street it looks like any ordinary West Coast home but the green-red-and-blue front door is an indication that something special awaits inside!

An Impressionist's Dream

Pale pink roses, beard irises that resemble a Monet painting and fluttering lavender give this garden old-world charm.

Summer In Scarborough

This little cottage with its awesome ocean and mountain views makes for an idyllic getaway.

National Treasure

With their interesting foliage shapes and pretty little blooms, indigenous pig’s ears are an asset in the garden.

A Wall Of Succulents

Mandy Crooks’s terraced garden is a kaleidoscope of colours, shapes and textures.

Coastal Creative

It’s all about breezy spaces and family fun in this easy-going yet artful home.

Don't Move, Improve!

A desire for a seamless space and increased natural light motivated this renovation.

Make The Most Of Your Living Room

Create a space that inspires cosy get-togethers, easy entertaining and quality family time…

'I've Always Loved Beautiful Spaces'

Homeowner Sharon O’Callaghan-Marais uses an eclectic combination of the décor pieces she adores and striking paint techniques to ‘make her house a home’.

All In Good Time

After purchasing the property they’d had their eye on for years, the Groenewalds dressed their new home up in exquisite wallpaper they designed themselves.

A Second Chance

The historic Johnman garden in Stellenbosch has been restored to its former glory; look what’s been done and be inspired to revive overgrown areas in your own garden.

Modern Farmhouse

These seasoned renovators have converted a small 60-year-old house with a big garden into a contemporary family home.

A Riot Of Colour

The azaleas in Betty Chance’s expansive garden in the Natal Midlands are a magnificent sight!

A Touch Of The Tropics

“Bold, brave and beautiful” perfectly describes this impressive family home.

Say It With Flowers

Readers showcase their floral décor to best effect.

A River Runs Through It

The De Heer-Rossouw family found their slice of heaven on a smallholding in the Natal Midlands, where Merewyn’s chandelier business adds sparkle to the local community.

A Play On Contrasts

Cheerful Colours And Clean Lines Work Well Together In This Home.

Back To School

A desire for the simple life inspired this creative couple to buy a run-down schoolhouse in the platteland – and what a learning curve it’s been!

Animal antics

We do love to be beside the seaside…

Happiest At Home

Two keen renovators show that if your house is a gorgeous space, you won’t want to be anywhere else.

Gone With The Ceiling!

A once dark outdoor area is now an airy living space.