A Grand Entrance with Poise How interior designer Lindiwe Mabizela from Signature Room turned a blank Johannesburg home into a timeless sanctuary of modern luxury. From the first step inside, this home commands quiet attention. The double-volume foyer feels intentional, not just grand. A sculptural round table, crowned with fresh …
Setting the Stage How Design Sells a Home In today’s property market, presentation is everything. With more homes for sale than there are buyers, sellers are learning that first impressions can make or break a deal. The solution isn’t a price cut, it’s home staging: the subtle art of transforming …
Turning Art into Homeware Something Good Studio transforms South African art into beautifully crafted, functional homeware. From luxurious knitted blankets to textile pieces, each item is a blend of vibrant design, thoughtful craftsmanship, and local heritage, creating products that are as tactile as they are visually striking. A Proudly South …
Where Color Meets Character Bezign Interiors transforms a family house into a vibrant statement of personality. When Johannesburg homeowner Luriste decided to refresh her family’s residence, she had a kaleidoscope of ideas but needed someone to thread them together. Enter Sonja Formanek, founder of Bezign Interiors, celebrated for her fearless …
Reimagining a Century-Old House In Johannesburg North’s picturesque Parks neighborhood, a 1907 home has been carefully transformed for contemporary family life. While not an official heritage site, the house retained a historic charm worth preserving. Under the guidance of Adrian Morris of Morris & Co, the vision was clear: create …
Where African heritage meets modern innovation In South Africa’s cultural landscape, the calabash has long been cherished as a traditional vessel, often used to store umkomboti (sorghum beer). Today, this humble object has taken on a strikingly new identity, inspiring creativity in a way few could have imagined. Mlamuleli Khanye, …