Step inside a Dunkeld apartment reimagined by designer Ivan MacCarthy Peens, where soft oak, marble, and light-filled spaces create a calm refuge in the heart of Johannesburg. Every detail, from the intuitive flow to the seamless indoor–outdoor connection, speaks of balance, comfort, and timeless sophistication. This is a design that welcomes, …
The Story a Home Can Tell Minimalism may dominate contemporary interiors, but its restraint often asks designers to think more deeply about how to create warmth, clarity, and purpose without excess. Lisa Swart approaches the home as a narrative, each room a chapter, connected by tone yet shaped by its …
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 …
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 …