Romantic Décor
There should always be a romantic touch in the master bedroom, but the trend is seeping into living rooms, studies and even kitchens. Luxurius throws, airy fabrics, moody lighting, and expressive artworks paired with heavily textured furniture can give the space a romantic feel. We turn the lights down low and discover romantic décor here. Romantic décor has made quite an impact on the...Read More
Summer Event Guide
Summer is in full swing and there’s still lots of time to enjoy some fun in the sun. We chatted to event planner and full-time architect, Thato Motebang for some expert advice on how to style and plan your summer event at home. Natural Surroundings When planning décor for an event, Thato uses her surroundings and experience as an architect to find inspiration and prepare a concept. “I draw...Read More
Top Home Trends for 2021
Every year, top home trends make their way into our homes. 2020 wrapped up and we were overjoyed when Pantone dropped their colours of the year. Symbolically, they nailed it, and let’s be honest – we’re gonna make something yellow and grey this year. It is, after all, a great combination for home office spaces! We have seen a revival in wallpaper trends, and a turn to warm minimalism,...Read More
Colour of the Year 2021
Year after year Pantone’s Colour of the Year influences everything from home décor trends, to fashion and design. Pantone’s colour experts go through a meticulous process to choose colour trends for the year. Pantone describes the 2021 colour-inspiration palette as a step forward into a season of quieter, more natural colours that hint at the influence of raw dyestuffs and recycling. Unlike...Read More
Wallpaper Ideas for your Home
In recent years, decorators and designers have started experimenting with wallpaper’s look and feel in many shapes and forms. From sensory textures and geometric patterns to old school shabby chic floral revivals and monochrome madness – the options are endless. You can literally choose anything you like and have it printed as wallpaper these days. We share our favourite wallpaper ideas for...Read More
Living Room Livin’
We spend a lot of time in our living room. It is a space in your home where many things happen. Living rooms have the ability to become a coffee shop when you have the girls over for coffee or even a club when your 13-year-old hosts her first dance party. Heck, it may even be the place your potential son-in-law asks for your daughter’s hand in marriage! Creating a space that is not...Read More
In Conversation with Jana Nel
A Pretoria girl at heart, Jana Nel was blessed with a creative family environment and a high school teacher who really built her confidence. She mentions her husband as her biggest supporter and someone who has, from the beginning, always encouraged her to create. Jana studied Visual Communication at the University of Stellenbosch where she was encouraged to develop her creative processes...Read More
Choosing a Colour Palette for your Home
Choosing a paint colour is never an easy job. The physical exhaustion of a DIY painting job is a thing all on its own, but choosing your home’s colours can be quite a nightmare too. The colours you choose should complement your home for years and it is wise to take your time when choosing the right colour palette for your home. According to Gabrielle Chariton, there’s little doubt that...Read More
Warm Minimalism
Minimalism, despite its stylish portfolio, is known to be cold and androgynous in concept and design. Minimalism, along with other colourful words like eclectic and eccentric, were a few terms casually thrown around during some of the lifestyle talks at the recent HOMEMAKERS Virtual Event. Some experts claim that minimalism is here to stay, while others believe it is something of the past. For...Read More