An Apartment Designed for a Warm Embrace at First Sight In the heart of Johannesburg, this Dunkeld apartment has been transformed into a serene urban escape, where light, texture, and thoughtful design bring calm to city living. Step inside, and the apartment immediately feels inviting. “We wanted the kitchen to …
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 …
Discover how a two-meter patch of soil in Johannesburg blossomed into a vibrant floral haven. Created by Debbie Smit , this small garden proves that even the tiniest spaces can hold breathtaking beauty. Bursting with colour, scent, and life, the garden is a love letter to nature, pesticide-free, pollinator-friendly, and designed for both people …
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 …
Rethinking Gazpacho Nicci Robertson reinterprets the traditional Spanish gazpacho a dish celebrated for its refreshing simplicity, by introducing a gentler twist. For those who find raw tomatoes or peppers difficult to digest, roasting them first transforms the soup into something softer, deeper, and more flavourful, while still served chilled for …