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Home is where the heart is. It is where we are 100% our true selves, away from prying eyes and judgement. Home is also an extension of ourselves. It is where we showcase our true preferences and fancies. I was seven years old when we moved into our first family home in Sebokeng, Zone 10, Extension 2, an “upmarket suburb for professionals”. As with most Black couples at the time, my parents had spent the first years of their union at my grandmother’s house, so you can imagine the excitement of moving into our own space at last. By today’s standards, it was a modest four-bedroom house for a young family, but meant that, at last, for the first time in my life, I had my own bedroom. I have…

With an increased demand for living space, especially in big cities, more and more people find themselves having to work with smaller spaces than they are accustomed to. As frustrating as this may be, there are ways of working around this limitation, from clearing the clutter in your home to giving your space a facelift that will allow for some freshness. Whether you live in a studio apartment, a two-bedroom home or a slightly larger one that does not quite fit your lifestyle needs, there are ways of working around what you have and create an illusion of a bigger space. Below are three main principles to keep in mind: Work with light: The natural light that comes into your space will depend on a variety of factors. The first…

Turning a house into a home takes more than just assembling furniture, hanging up pictures and artwork on the walls, and making sure every corner is squeaky clean. It needs you to put your personal touch in a space for it to truly feel like home. Gardening and landscaping duo, Dinah Kgeledi and Lesego Seloane, help home owners to do that through gardening and landscaping. “The first thing most people see when they come into their home is the garden. So, a garden is the first welcoming area into a home, office park, mall, school, you name it. Gardens make a place welcoming and show what kind of a person you are. A beautiful garden also adds more value to your home,” Dinah passionately tells us. After working in corporate…

The ‘real showstoppers’ of any house have to be the lounge and dining area, the two spaces where families get together for leisure activities and to entertain guests. There’s no way to overlook these two important areas when it comes to interior décor. The secret to a beautifully designed interior is to make all little pieces work together to create a stunning, luxurious showstopper. To achieve this, it’s important to pay attention to the details. Invest in statement pieces from carefully chosen, high-quality furniture; choose decorative art and interesting accessories, and select window treatments and lighting that make a statement - one has to be intentional with these rooms. Unlike how clear we are about the functions of a bedroom, kitchen and bathroom, when it comes to the lounge and…

Six years ago, on a random Sunday, Mpumi Mophatlane and her husband were driving down the street and decided to walk in to see a house that was being showcased. It was love at first sight. Today, they call this five-bedroom, double-storey house in Waterkloof, Pretoria, their home. “We’d been searching for a home for the longest time, because our family was growing. We were outgrowing our current house, which was slightly smaller than this, at that time. We wanted more garden space and more rooms, and that one random Sunday that they were showcasing this house, we were driving around. I said to my husband: “Let’s have a look at this place. As I walked in, I was like, ‘This is it. This is the house’. I don’t know…

When we talk about a bathroom, we are not merely referring to a washroom – it’s more than that. It is a mini haven in your home. Some people use it as a place to relax, recollect their thoughts and refresh, while others see it as an opportunity to get some uninterrupted ‘me-time’. One gets to have total privacy in the bathroom and it is a space where you can truly unwind. Therefore, it is crucial that special attention is given to the interior design and decoration of this space, if you want to have space to get away from others in the house. Materials, colours, textures and ornaments that reflect who you are some of the things to consider when decorating and creating this haven. If the interior and…

CONTEMPORARY STYLE Contemporary kitchens are on trend and most importantly, they're free of clutter. The style is defined by minimalist decorating, a clean aesthetic, as well as strong and bold colour choices. The focus is on the artistic contrast and a complementary relationship between materials, surfaces and colours. The best thing about this style is that it’s always changing and one can combine elements from different styles to suit their taste and preferences. There’s no place like the kitchen in a house, everything starts here. It is the most important room and the heart of a home – a place where one has to show off their personality when it comes to style and decor. This is solely because guests start in the kitchen before they can go to other…

With 281 rooms, state-of-the-art technology, the tempting Lacuna Bistro, and a rejuvenating spa, The Maslow is Sun International’s specialist business hotel. Not limited to that though, this premier hotel is the home of superior comfort, relaxation and elegance. It offers everything from business to leisure – meeting the modern traveller’s daily hierarchy and complexity of needs. For the discerning business traveller, The Maslow offers some of the best corporate facilities, technology and services. Situated in the heart of Sandton’s financial district, the hotel boasts a dedicated conference centre, which offers a ballroom, auditorium and conference rooms. The meeting rooms are designed to be conducive to productive workshops, strategic thinking, effective team building and well-deserved relaxation. The aesthetic and design of these meeting rooms integrates them into dedicated lunch and lounge…

A well-decorated bedroom has to give you a sense of relaxation, serenity and comfort. Is your bedroom a sanctuary? If your answer is no, it is time for an upgrade. Create that sanctuary you long for because we spend a great deal of time in our bedrooms. “The heightened emphasis on comfort at home has gained a lot of momentum and is complementing every room in the home, including sleeping spaces. The bedroom is becoming the ultimate sanctuary, and we’re seeing spaces that are resembling boutique-style hotel rooms, focused on luxury, sumptuous materials, and quality decor pieces that will last for a long time,” says Johann De Waal of Kare Johannesburg. Having to work from home due to changes brought on by COVID-19 does not mean our spaces have to…