'Tis the season to upcycle

From handmade adornments to uses for everyday items, we've unwrapped a box full of creative ideas to refresh your festive season decorating. Trust us, yule love them all.

Less is MORE

So many people are considering life without alcohol that the notion has been given a name: sober-curious. We find out what you can do to help lower your current alcohol consumption.

Up in smoke

Darrel Bristow-Bovey discovers that letting go isn't always easy (or entirely painless).

HAPPY AFFORDABLE HOLIDAYS!

Whether it's quality time with family or me-time on a beach, a vacation is good for the soul but it shouldn't break the bank! Use these eight tips to make sure yours doesn't.

WISH WE WERE HERE

You can eat with your eyes, so why not travel that way, too? Captivating, unexpected and inspiring these destinations should be on every decor-lover's bucket list...

WELCOME, 2024!

Get a head start on styling your space for the new year with our forecast of what's to come. Hint: you're going to be a natural...

LIFE THROUGH THE LENS

Travel photographer, writer and editor Anton Crone has many years of exploring Africa's backroads under his belt. Christi Nortier asks him what makes a place one-of-a-kind.

INNER-CITY ISLANDS

The birds and the bees need safe, green spaces to survive and thrive in the urban jungle. Here's how you can help...

BEYOND THE BUNCH

From wreaths to posies, flowers are a quick and easy way to light up a room and all you need is a store-bought bunch (or two) and a touch of creativity.

IT'S ON THE HOUSE

Household insurance: two words that strike fear (and confusion) into the hearts of South African homeowners. But don't panic! Here's everything you need to know...

WIRED FOR SOUND

Tune in for some expert advice on creating great sound in your space without renovating or spending a small fortune.

INDUSTRIAL INSPIRATION

An antidote to overly pretty spaces and an evolution of minimalist style, the industrial chic design aesthetic looks set to stay. Here's how to bring it into your home.

Raise your GLASS

Celebrate the end of 2023 with overflowing drinks and delectable canapés to feed a festive crowd.

SUB-URBAN SPLENDOUR

The addition of a contemporary silo-style twin to an old farmhouse in Pretoria transformed a tin-roofed bungalow into a spacious suburban home with an understated urban edge.

MINIMALUXE &ME

A fusion of minimalism and luxury, this design trend blends timeless sophistication and simplicity to create spaces that are as functional as they are fabulous.

MOZAMBIQUE MODERN

With a nod to the modernists and an eye toward the contemporary, a couple designed and built an elegant oasis in tropical Mozambique.

URBAN LEGEND

Award-winning interior designer Donald Nxumalo's studio is defining some of Africa's most exclusive spaces. Christi Nortier found out why the urban jungle inspires him.

ART OF THE HOΜΕ

Even the most practical objects can become true masterpieces. Here are four ways to transform your home into a walk-through work of art.

THE ART-LOVER'S GUIDE TO SOUTH AFRICA

From galleries to graffiti tours, there’s something for everyone’s palette in South Africa. Here is our curation of the country’s must-see art spots.

LIVING CANVAS

The richly detailed 1930s Cape Town apartment of artist Rodan Kane Hart and interior curator Maybe Corpaci is an ongoing experiment in design, art and life.

LOOK UP

Are ceilings the new accent walls? We explore how an overlooked part of your home is trending as the focal point.

YOU'RE WELCOME

So many design studios, so little time... We find out how Stephen Wilson created a space for you to view and support them all.

YOU DESERVE IT LET US REWARD YOU

Just for being a Livingspace subscriber, we've got a bundle of benefits for you!

LIGHTEN THE LOAD

As South Africans spend more and more time in the dark, here's everything you need know about switching to a more stable, reliable and planet-friendly - electricity supply.

IN THE MOOD

It's time to dive into quilted throws and shake out those plush rugs. Follow the lead of interior designer Lebo Zondi to create a cosy ambience in the heart of your home.

FIRED UP

Useful both as focal points and as practical essentials for winter warmth, fireplaces and wood-burning stoves create a homely atmosphere in any space. Here are 10 ways to add one to yours.

HEART OF STONE

An opulent Edwardian home on Johannesburg's Westcliff Ridge provides the perfect setting for the romantic, eclectic style of its vintage fashion connoisseur owner.

DINING IN

Planning a complete update or simply trying to add a new feel to your classic dining room? These are the latest trends you'll want to consider.

Heart to hearth

Nkuli Mlangeni-Berg designs textiles that are \"made-to-be-touched\". Combining her home-grown South African perspective with her more recent Swedish roots, her key to creativity remains collaboration - no matter the distance or design language.

SECOND LIFE

These easy-on-the pocket upcycling ideas require (almost) zero effort and will make you look like a creative genius. We promise!