When it comes to interior design, the bathroom is very often overlooked as a space for personal creative expression. Your bathroom presents a unique opportunity to unleash your design creativity and push boundaries, thanks to its size and separation from the rest of the house. Whether you’re a minimalist at heart or a maximalist who loves bold colours and patterns, the bathroom is the perfect canvas to experiment with innovative design ideas. If you’ve ever been tempted to try something a bit bolder or more expressive, this is your chance. Size doesn’t matter: Making the most of limited space ..read more

Since opening its doors at the end of last year, Cape Town’s Nosso store continues to add collections of sought-after Brazilian décor and furniture products to its offerings. Their latest shipment features a covetable range of ceramics called Breve, by São Paulo-based industrial and interior designer Augusto Ribeiro. Ribeiro has a legacy of pottery-making, with his mother’s family owning a pottery factory in the state of Rio de Janeiro. Combining handcrafted and traditional pottery techniques with digital technology, the Breve collection is all about experimentation, resulting in unique prod ..read more

By Trisha Harinath, Project Consultant Jenni McCallum, Photographers Grant Pitcher and Stephen Rowley Situated in the heart of Ballito and surrounded by flourishing forestry, is a property anyone would want to call “their home”. These fortunate residents are privileged and delighted to claim it as their family home, where they find calm and tranquillity from the outside world. The design, the home owner says, is a symphony of nature and modernity, inspired by the surrounding forest, with walls of glass inviting the outdoors in. This concept ensures the residence feels open and spacious and dis ..read more

The Parks, comprising Parktown North, Parkwood, Parkview, and Parkhurst, is emerging as a destination for those seeking inspiration for their home décor and design needs, with its leafy suburbs, charming restaurants, and excellent home décor shops and showrooms. It’s a place where creativity flourishes within a safe and secure community—an unmistakable vibe of its own. Discover exciting décor shops and showrooms in our special feature. Wolkberg Casting Studios ..read more

After investing a tidy sum of money a beautiful, handcrafted timber ceiling fan, the decision between self-installation or enlisting the assistance of a capable relative may arise. Is it a prudent choice? Not quite. Timber Fans wants you to get the very best from your fan. With this goal in mind, here are several reasons why they believe the installation should be entrusted to an experienced electrical technician. Previous experience Installing a ceiling fan isn’t particularly complex, but it’s akin to learning to ride a bicycle. Just as you’re bound to experience a few falls and mishaps at f ..read more

The visceral, sporting performance of Range Rover Sport is unmistakable in the new Range Rover Sport with optional Stealth Pack – a dark and dramatic theme. Meticulously designed to complement the stealthy exterior, an inky, sophisticated Carpathian Grey premium metallic paint with a satin protective wrap contrasts against an extended black pack. This pack features Narvik Black Gloss bonnet vents, lettering, lower front and rear bumpers and side sills. Its sporty, muscular stance is further enhanced by 23-inch Gloss Black wheels with black brake calipers, privacy glass and a Narvik Black Glos ..read more

The Wine Room specialises in crafting upscale, state-of-the-art wine cellars tailored to showcase your investment wine collection. With locations in both Cape Town and Johannesburg and a wealth of experience in creating stunning cellars throughout South Africa, they offer expert advice for realising the wine cellar and bar you’ve always dreamed of. Choose a custom wine cellar and bar The Wine Room offers a turn-key service, encompassing the design, manufacturing and installation of cellars, bars, understair displays, drinks areas and cooled cabinets. It provides comprehensive solutions for wi ..read more

Respected by cyclists for the challenging loops of its winding routes, Monte Clemo in Italy’s Bergamo region is also renowned for its five jagged spurs of uniquely granular sedimentary rock. It’s here that the rare stone called Ceppo di Gré is found; quarried for centuries and prized for its exquisite aggregate structure of large, embedded pebbles. Italtile’s new 800mm x 1600mm Sweden Ceppo Matt Porcelain Tile range celebrates the multi-colored terrazzo look of Ceppo di Gré, offering a magnificent remastering of this unique stone’s appealing mix of grey, blue, and greige fragments. The Sweden ..read more

Show off your gardening skills with brilliant spring-flowering bulbs. They might not look like much now, but you can certainly bank on their beauty come September. Life is a Garden shares why now is the perfect time to plant bulbs, as the cooler months allow roots to settle in and new growth to develop. Top tip: Garden centres supply packaged bulbs with instructions for time of planting, depth, height of growth and light requirements. Be sure to choose the right bulb for your space. Get the best from your bulbs Location: Choose a place where you can enjoy their glorious display to the fulles ..read more

Your kitchen island serves as both an aesthetic centerpiece and a functional piece of kitchen furniture, anchoring the room’s design while offering ample space for meal prep, dining, and socialising, making it a versatile hub for various activities in your home. Our experts share tips to guide you in maximising the potential of your kitchen island to meet your specific needs. Shapes and styles “Your choice of island depends on the available space. A rectangular-shaped island works beautifully for most kitchens, offering ample space for prep, cooking, and storage, with the option of adding a pe ..read more