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Over The Hills And Far Away

Gorgeous views of the iconic Melville Koppies in Johannesburg make this renovated home a welcome escape from bustling city life.

A Hearth For Every Home

Whether your fireplace is an open wood-burning one, a closed combustion stove or a structure in which you can also braai, make it a focal point where the whole family can get together.

In Perfect Harmony

A creative couple’s beautiful garden on a rocky outcrop in Johannesburg pays homage to English gardens but with a local twist.

For Old Times' Sake

Childhood memories have inspired the décor in this creative couple’s home.

Pretty As A Picture

There’s always room for one more plant, pot or paver in this Boland garden.

Inspiration Station

Suddenly in need of a desk for working at home? Follow these easy steps and make a nifty trestle table.

What Every Kitchen Needs…

In the heart of these homes, everything revolves around a functional and sociable island!

Gardening Notebook

Create a new pathway in your garden this month, or check existing ones for uneven surfaces and repair them now.

Don't Move, Improve!

This couple converted an awkward kitchen into a fun contemporary space.

‘The Best Place Under The Sun'

Shades of green and blue, exotic treasures, paintings and heirlooms set against a black and grey backdrop create the ultimate refuge.

Old made new!

Keen to revitalise your décor? Start with what you have – you’ll be surprised how much you can do with old planks, leftover tiles or forgotten trellises...

WIN

One lucky reader will receive Milestone Kitchens units to the value of R50 000!

Animal antics

Take it outside!

In Love With Aloes

A thirsty rose garden was replaced with a glorious collection of these waterwise indigenous beauties.

The Light Fantastic

When her dream home on the slopes of a mountain became a reality, this reader knew exactly how to redesign and decorate it to best effect.

Dancing Towards Happiness

Sometimes you capture it in a moment, other times only in a dream. But mostly, happiness is right under our noses.

Green and gold

A single colour can make a stunning impact!

Trading places

Once the De Wets had outgrown their cottage, they swapped houses with granny and grandpa, who live on the same property, and created a home with rich heritage.

Colourful chrysanthemums

Chrysanths put on a beautiful display in the garden – and also make stunning show blooms. Bernard Mentoor of Johannesdal tells us more about his passion for cultivating ‘mums’.

A man with a plan

Bernie Diedericks may be a seasoned renovator of dilapidated houses but this time he almost met his match.

Far From The Hustle & Bustle

With three houses to choose from, this creative homeowner is most fond of the log cabin he renovated with his sister.

Sleeping Beauties

Forget the rules and create your ultimate bedroom sanctuary.

Don't Move, Improve!

A guesthouse has been transformed into a home that accommodates an extended family sold on the benefits of communal living.

Simple pleasures

Keen on a holiday home in the Swartland, a city couple was thrilled to find a property with both history and potential.

Added value

It makes sense to create a beautiful garden for a home you wish to rent out, as your property will be so much more attractive to interested tenants.

A delicate balance

A mindful renovation and carefully selected furniture have restored this family home, designed by an iconic mid-century architect, to its original exquisite proportions.

A layered effect

It’s easy to create texture with the right combination of finishes; just look at these clever décor ideas!

Softer ON THE EYE

Whitewashed bricks make for a trendy focal wall; we show you how to create the look with white cement.

BETWEEN THE mountains AND THE ocean

Larisa Brody’s garden on the slopes of the Helderberg is filled with glorious mass plantings and her favourite feature – eye-catching hedges.