Natural Sanctuary

In this bedroom’s modern update, nature took centre stage both inside and out

Quick Silver

Not only are silver-leafed plants eye-catching in their own right, they make the perfect foil for brightly coloured blooms

Open Wide

Even though this farm-style house is situated on an estate with a clear architectural code, it has been interpreted in an original way

Inside Story

Increase the efficiency of your kitchen and make the most of the storage space with these clever ideas

Green Scene

This estate home is all about maximising space and indoor-outdoor flow

Packed With Personality

Despite their compact proportions, these small kitchens are big on style.

Talking Scents

Whether a tree, climber, bulb or perennial, these indigenous plants are delightfully perfumed.

A Week By The Lake

Jill Jacques steps into history, enjoying the beauty of the lakes of northern Italy where time stands still.

Embracing The Past

Selected for year-round interest, plants such as aloes, Albuca nelsonii and agapanthus soften the terraces that define this revamped garden

Grande Torino

Baroque architecture, splendid shopping and delicious food and wine make Turin, a former World Design Capital, a must-see writes Judy Bryant

A Modern Twist

To update the veranda of this country house in Gauteng, interior designer Claire Clarke looked to the past

Wild And Wonderful

Embrace botanicals, both printed and fresh, and use them to add the wow factor. Floral designer Heike Hayward demonstrates how to make it work beautifully.

Treading Lightly

Blending with its natural surrounds, this house was designed to disrupt the landscape as little as possible.

Island Style

With its fascinating history, deep clear water and picturesque harbour, the island of Kastellorizo makes a perfect sun-soaked destination.

NATURE'S bounty

Filled with edibles and herbs, this tiny vegetable garden is proof that good things come in small packages.

Health-Giving Herbs

Boost your health and immune system with these wonder plants.

Far Pavilions

This sprawling home captures the awe-inspiring views of the wetlands and mountains that surround it.

Guy Harris

Lighting designer and owner of Cape-based Newport Lighting Concepts and Design shares some of his favourite things.

Thirsty Work

With water scarcity a reality in South Africa, here are some new methods of improving moisture retention in garden soil says Jane Griffiths

Expertly Tailored

This renovated family home in Jo’burg is the perfect blend of relaxed living and functional style

Handmade Decorations Christmas

To show how easy it is to make your own decorations, the Garden and Home team put on their creative hats and made this stylish selection to inspire you

A Change For The Better

With a combination of good ideas, dedication and hard work, these tired rooms and homes became sought-after spaces

Best Cellars

Whether you’re a serious oenophile or just a weekend quaffer, here are some great ways to store your wine collection

Highveld Homestead

Situated in a scenic residential estate in Pretoria, this modern farmhouse features bold, dramatic elements

Gaining Space

Designer Louise Ellis’s Stellenbosch home is a master class in making the most of small spaces. She explains how she went about it

Cool, Calm & Colourful

Brilliant colour meets clever design in a Ballito duplex thanks to the interior designer owner.

Point Of View

By turning a 1970’s apartment into a single space, the owner transformed it into a stylish, modern innercity pad that makes the most of the views.

Open And Shut Case

By incorporating space from a bedroom, designer Bryce Henderson turned a cramped galley kitchen into a spacious entertaining area

Natural Balance

Back to nature was the theme of this year’s Chelsea Flower Show. Top designers recognised the move towards naturalistic woodland and meadow gardens and the restorative power of green – a natural antidote to technology and climate change

Mirror, Mirror...

Decorators and designers share fabulous ways to use the most glamorous and versatile decorating material of them all