Season 2 Brother-and-sister duo Jake and Jazz Smollett bring style, soul, and serious creativity to CLEO TV’s hit lifestyle series, Living by Design with Jake and Jazz. Each episode, they team up to transform the living, work, and play spaces of millennial families turning ordinary rooms into bold, functional sanctuaries. …
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 …
Step inside a Johannesburg family home transformed by Sonja Formanek, where color, texture, and personality come together in perfect balance. From a striking double-volume entrance to a piano lounge painted in unapologetic green, every space tells a story of confidence and creativity. This is a masterclass in fearless design, bold yet …
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, …
Learn how to optimize small apartment living with style and comfort using these five design tips. Embrace neutral tones to visually expand space, add textures like mohair and marble for warmth, experiment with creative lighting for coziness, choose purposeful accessories for personality, and opt for multifunctional furniture for practicality. By …