Prepping Your Home for Winter
Winter is looming and it’s time to get your home ready for the colder months. From simple insulation ideas to stylish fireplaces, there are many ways to get your home cosy. Before the cold takes its seasonal hold, you can find relief from the winter chill with a few simple tweaks that will make your home a toasty winter wonderland. Decorating and Bedding Create a sense of...Read More
Designer Conversations: Mlondolozi Hempe
Port Elizabeth-born architect and interior designer, Mlondolozi Hempe is the founder of the design company Umongo, where his projects are an exploration of art through design and architecture. He carefully fuses these elements with his South African culture and childhood experiences. Hempe obtained his Bachelor of Architectural Studies degree in 2011 and is a registered professional...Read More
Autumn Home Inspiration
Autumn is a special time of year. It feels like everything is moving at a slower pace, giving us time to reflect and re-envision our year ahead. To add to that time of reflection at home, giving your home that autumn feel is a sure way to make those special moments at home even better. We discover a few cosy and creative ways to give your home the nod to enjoy the cooler months...Read More
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