Bright And Breezy

This contemporary farmhouse in Jo’burg came to life with an injection of colour.

On The Dunes

A young South African couple living and working in Hong Kong connect with their roots at their holiday home at Big Bay on the West Coast.

Bright Sparks

Want your garden to look good for guests? Here are 10 plants that’ll brighten beds and containers over the holidays

reflected glory

there’s no shortage of glamour and elegance in this compact cape town apartment.

A Modern Charm

This inviting home-from-home proves that contemporary can be comfortable

Curiouser And Curiouser

Cape artist Sarah Pratt marries technical skill with a 19th-century obsession with the natural world

Working Wonders

Whether you work from home or just need a place for paperwork and correspondence, here are some great ideas for studies and home offices

Ripe For The Picking

When she dug up her lawn for a vegetable and fruit garden, Jill Mettler of Cape Town not only gained a supply of fresh produce, her health improved dramatically

Green Dream

This award-winning home is a master class in sustainable design.

Living It Up

As it had a stunning position and practical layout, all this Cape Town house needed was a fresh new look

Family First

There are certain elements that are essential for a comfortable yet stylish family home. And they certainly made a difference to the Mulhollands of Cape Town.

Room For More

Need more accommodation for family or guests? Be inspired by how staff quarters and an unused squash court became comfortable, stylish places to live

All Grown Up

Make your child’s bedroom a magical space with fun decor details that’ll grow with them

Winter Winners

Add energy to tired rooms with indoor flowering and foliage plants

Summer Schemes

Winter is the perfect time to plan new flower beds and prepare the soil for planting. Here are three schemes that’ll be showstoppers in the summer months

Bushveld Living In The City

Adjoining a nature reserve, this concrete and stone house is a true urban escape

Cutting Edge

KZN artist Karla Nixon explores the urban environment through paper

Happy Hour

Once confined to small dark rooms filled with masculine memorabilia, cocktail bars are now the focus of entertaining areas with decor that complements the rest of the house

Practical Magic

Accessories and furniture that not only look amazing, they make life easier? What a win! Here are some of our favourites

Light Refreshment

With the help of kitchen designer Marina Shahini, this dated kitchen took on a new look and also works more efficiently

National Pride

Proteas have a reputation for being tricky to grow, but if you follow a few simple guidelines, they’ll thrive in your garden

Deck The Walls

Boundary walls have become part of our lives for both privacy and safety. But rather than bemoan the fact, use them to establish interesting features and focal points

Buzz Off

Don’t let mosquitoes spoil balmy summer evenings. Jane Griffiths has advice on growing your own anti-bug herbs.

Bold And Beautiful

Colourful, versatile and easy to grow, bougainvilleas are now available in new compact varieties

A Journey Of Discovery

Oils play a large role in Durban artist Deidre Maree’s artistic expression

Reaching New Heights

A contemporary revamp of this Constantia home resulted in increased light and space

Big Dreams

With a few clever changes, a dated Cape Town apartment was transformed into a bright, contemporary home ideal for a young professional

Everlasting Love

Inspired by the American plains, prairie and meadow gardens not only maintain their interest year round, they’re low maintenance and wildlife friendly

Treasure Islands

Featuring everything from hobs and pop-up plugs to wine fridges and casual dining areas, islands have become the true workhorses of the kitchen

A Grand Affair

Highlighting the elegance of French style at this year’s Lifestyle Garden Design Show is Garden and Home’s sponsored garden, ‘Classique Magnifique’