A Royal Affair with Concrete
Decorative concrete treatments for your home is now more popular than ever. With its cool and contemporary look, it is a great option for homes in South Africa to add a touch of class. Coming to the fore as a top design trend this year, concrete is a versatile and sophisticated product to use for your home’s exterior and interior. The joy of concrete’s versatility lies in the fact that...Read More
The Creative World of Bespoke Tiles
Far from the hustle and bustle of fast-paced home-improvement stores are a few local companies that team up with artisans and creatives to create bespoke tiles for clients who are looking for something special. I dive deep into the world of carefully curated tile selections that offer customers unique collections sourced from exotic destinations and our own backyard. I got in touch...Read More
Warm Up the Floors
In South Africa we are lucky to have a mild winter, giving us a variety of flooring materials that are suitable all year round. Although tiled floors are a great relief from the summer heat, they become awfully cold in winter and you need to find ways to provide more insulation to keep the heat indoors. Some flooring materials are warmer than others and be mindful to pick flooring...Read More
Flooring Trends for 2021
Over the last few years, we have seen bold, bright flooring that created a strong sense of home. We saw smart flooring concepts like waterproof carpeting make its way to the stage. There has also been a revival in vinyl, the use of distressed wood and patterned flooring. We discover the latest flooring trends here! Flooring designers and manufacturers continue to stress why it is essential...Read More
Invest in Hardwood Floors
Hardwood floors are synonymous with warm, stylish interiors. They are known to increase the value of your home and are an asset that attracts many new homeowners. Hardwood flooring comes in a few styles all with their own charms. Strip, plank and parquet are the most popular, and choosing the right style for your home is an essential part of the purchasing process. The return to hardwood...Read More
Five Tile Trends To Cash In On
Mostly boring in design, we usually do not even notice tiles, but that should never be the case in your home. The majority of tiles on display in showrooms do not always effectively showcase what beautiful looks you can create and also re-create with the perfect tile. We discover top tile trends at the moment and how you can use them to create stylish spaces in your home. Geometrics We have...Read More
Five Furniture Pieces to Last you a Lifetime
by Marion Nowak If you are going to invest in furniture, it is probably a good idea to think about it carefully. There are a few items that you will purchase in your life that will last you many, many years. We look at a few signature furniture pieces that if taken care of, could last you an entire lifetime. The great thing about these classic pieces is that they will usually fit with...Read More
Five Flooring Trends in 2020
2020 Seems to be taking on a conceptual aesthetic for flooring trends allowing homeowners to play around with different styles. Read More
Tiling Tips
Selecting tiles for your home requires some homework, so be sure to consider the colour, size and texture you prefer before rushing out and purchasing tiles for your home. In a poorly lit and small room rather choose larger, natural colour tiles, to give the feeling of spaciousness. Wall tiles are usually 3mm and floor tiles are 6mm thick. Floor tiles can be used on a wall, but wall tiles...Read More