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THE DIY PAINTING ESSENTIALS
Before you climb into that old pair of dungarees and pick up a roller, here are some DIY POINTERS to make sure you're happy with your endeavours.
SHADES OF WHITE
Because by painting your space WHITE, you create a versatile blank canvas suitable to a myriad looks. Here's how to use this CLASSIC COLOUR to best effect.
DELICIOUS DINING AWAITS
Host a spectacular event and LEARN TO COOK healthy meals at Discovery's VITALITY HEALTHYFOOD STUDIO - a prime Sandton venue with rooftop views.
RETRIEVE THE WEAVE
AFRICAN JACQUARD is a heart-filled local brand to be proud of, and their SPECTACULAR TEXTILES are perfect to collect and cherish.
DESIGN-A-DRINK
You've got the cool cooler and the Scandi-brand backpack - now all you need is an equally GOOD-LOOKING BEVERAGE for your hike, family braai or camping getaway. These NEW DESIGNS caught our eye.
STAIRCASES
Because with CREATIVE USE OF COLOUR, you can give your stairs a fresh new look. Who needs carpet anyway?
FUN
A NONDESCRIPT FIXER-UPPER IN JOHANNESBURG HAS BEEN TRANSFORMED ΙΝΤΟ A COLOURFUL FAMILY HOME WITH TONS OF PERSONALITY.
SCENES
A BRIEF THAT INVOLVED MAD MEN, BAUHAUS AND THE WOLF OF WALL STREET AND A TWO-STOREY LOFT THAT USED TO BE A HOME FOR NURSES, MADE FOR ΑΝ INTERESTING PROJECT-ΟΝΕ ΤΗΑΤ WAS BRILLIANTLY EXECUTED BY ΑΝ INTERIOR DESIGN DUO FROM AMSTERDAM.
CURIOSITY
Two new spaces at King David School in Linksfield by architect Asher Marcus, founder and lead architect of Hubo Studio, embrace an educational philosophy that sees architecture as an active element in the learning process.
DADA SIGN
A DOUBLE-VOLUME APARTMENT IN PARIS'S 9TH ARRONDISSEMENT TAKES THE AVANTGARDE ART MOVEMENT OF DADAISM AS ITS INTERIOR-DESIGN INSPIRATION, RESULTING IN A SPACE THAT IS BOLD AND AUDACIOUS.
FULL CIRCLE
CIRCULAR DESIGN was a theme at the core of this year's Salone del Mobile - and we asked SEAN WELDON, cofounder of SA-based initiative CIRCULAR SQUARED, to pick five noteworthy sustainable designs.
RISING STARS ΑΝΑΝΤΑ
This SISTER-OWNED DESIGN STUDIO focuses on creativity and upliftment, reimagining traditional techniques to make products that put the FUN back in FUNCTIONAL.
IN STUDIO WITH...LAURIE WIID VAN HEERDEN
We caught up with the CREATIVE FORCE behind innovative furniture brand WIID DESIGN to find out more about his approach to design, and his studio space.
PERSPECTIVE
AT WILDERNESS BISATE, NATURE'S MAGNIFICENCE MEETS ARCHITECTURAL BRILLIANCE DEEP IN THE LUSH RAINFOREST OF RWANDA.
LINKED
THE FACADE OF A HERITAGE PROTECTED VICTORIAN COTTAGE IN THE HEART OF CAPE TOWN BELIES THE CONTEMPORARY EXTENSION THAT'S TRANSFORMED IT INTO A DUAL DWELLING.
Revelation COASTAL VILLAGE.
After buying it sight unseen in a WESTERN CAPE this home's owner not only effected an EXTENSIVE REFURBISHIMENT but also found herself PERSONALLY TRANSFORMED by living here.
TEMPLE
THANKS TO SMART DESIGN AND A FINE ATTENTION TO DETAIL, THE LUSH INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SPACES OF THIS MEXICAN HOLIDAY HOME BECOME ONE.
TWO FOLD HOME
BUILT FOR TWIN SISTERS - EACH WITH DIFFERENT TASTES - THIS IN AN ECO-ESTATE EXPLORES HOW A FUSION OF ART & ARCHITECTURE MAKES A HOME'S CONNECTION WITH ITS SETTING MORE PROFOUND AND MEANINGFUL THAN SIMPLY PROVIDING A PLEASANT VIEW.
Potential VICTORIAN
A CAPE TOWN CREATIVE HAS RENOVATED A TERRACE HOUSE. BOTH INFUSING IT WITH CONTEMPORARY ALLURE & HONOURING ITS HERITAGE ROOTS.
REVOLUTIONISING BUSINESS: A JOURNEY OF TRADITION AND INNOVATION
KRINESHEN REDDY, commercial interior designer at SHALOM INTERIORS, describes the company's journey from a SHOP-FITTING and JOINERY BUSINESS into the realm of INTERIOR DESIGN.
NEW TO DUBAI
If it's UNABASHED LUXURY you're after, say hello to DUBAI's newest resorts.
A HUMAN-FIRST DESIGN
The all-new LEXUS RX is the ultimate embodiment of the HUMAN-FIRST DESIGN PHILOSOPHY, which merges humans with machines through the ancient Japanese principle of TAZUNA.
A DESIGN COMPETITION WITH 100 000 REASONS TO ENTER
The SWITCH DESIGN COMPETITION is an ACDC Express initiative that encourages up-and-coming South African designers to establish their personal brand and win a prize of R100 000. We chatted to 2022 runner-up PATRICK VICE about the inspiration behind his entry.
THE BEST IN THE WEST
Behold, ALÁRA: Nigeria's new DAVID ADJAYE-designed creative hub is a destination to put on your must-visit list.
THE ART OF ELECTRICITY
MERCEDES-BENZ's head of design GORDEN WAGENER talks about his approach to designing the brand's new EV RANGE, now available in SA.
BEST IN SHOW
A recent furniture, lighting and pattern design exhibition by CLOUT/SA and NANDO'S proved yet again that great design begins with even greater stories.
DIGITAL VINTAGE
To add some MID-CENTURY MODERN MAGIC to your space, start your shopping spree by browsing through our pick of GREAT SUPPLIERS who operate on INSTAGRAM. Some have stand-alone websites and showrooms for your perusal - and all deliver throughout South Africa.
MODERN ICONS IN THE MOTHER CITY
With its beautifully restored HERITAGE BUILDING and strikingly modern FURNITURE and LIGHTING on offer, the INOVA CONCEPT STORE is well worth a visit.
A FIESTA OF DESIGN
Explore some of the best CONTEMPORARY DESIGN that MEXICO has to offer, from exceptional ARCHITECTURE and colourful INTERIORS to playful JEWELLERY and artisanal FURNITURE.
RISING STARS HOOP
A Cape Town-based TRIO OF SIBLINGS create considered, functional everyday designs made from HONEST and QUALITY materials.