Special Features
• Wicanders cork flooring - luxury flooring option
Cork wall and flooring finally makes its South African debut and I'm going to be the first to say that this is one product that is guaranteed to be a success!
Design styles
• Island style - a touch of bali
Indonesia is an inspiration for interiors throughout the world. Here in South Africa, it’s a style that is well suited to our long, hot summers.
• How contemporary are you?
New Contemporary offers more than a simplistic approach to living, shape and form, it also offers the lightness of neutrals combined with bright, bold colours.
• A touch of tuscan
The rich, earthy colours of Tuscanny reflect a passion for incorporating the outdoors within the confines of living spaces.
• Is shabby chic decorating your style?
From pure white slip covers, chipped white painted furniture, and a mix of accessories - none of which match, this is Shabby Chic.
• Get comfy with cottage style decorating
Feminine, floral, cosy, pastel, and distressed. Are these the terms that describe the look you'd like for your home?
• Vive la difference - decorating with a French touch
Most South Africans know their ancestral heritage and honour it in some small way: old-world antiques, for example, or crafts from the family's homeland.
• East meets west
As the world looks at ways of using organic materials, architecture and design has looked at other cultures to see how materials are used.
• A country home in suburbia
Country cottage style decorating is nostalgic and reminiscent of days gone by. It’s a style that is relaxed, fresh, cosy and most of all, comfortable.
• Moroccan magic
Moroccan furniture is an eclectic collection of intricate designs and vivid colour. You owe it to yourself and your home to explore the inspiring realm of Moroccan home decor.
• Sex in the city
Well, almost! This article is about sexy lines, smooth legs, sophistication and elegant style! Contemporary Dining for the urban lifestyle.
• Casual decor scheme
After the holidays, there’s nothing nicer than returning home. But wouldn’t it be nice to bring something back with you?
Crafts and Projects
• Quick and easy projects
Got some time to spare? This quick and easy do-it-yourself decor projects can be done in a weekend.
• Make-it-yourself artwork
Need some artwork for your walls? We show you three simple steps to stunning art pieces you can make yourself.
• Decorative panelling
Picture this: walls painted to accent your art, and frames that never need straightening. It's easy to do when identical frames hold a series of prints, and the walls are designed around artwork.
• Add interest to interior doors
Mimic the architectural elegance of a panel door by adding narrow mouldings and a little paint.
• Decorative panel door
Use the same wallpaper pattern on doors and cupboard fronts to unify a room's background when the walls are also papered.
• Frosted glass windows
Here is a unique glass treatment that is applied directly to the glass.
Frosted glass spray paint provides a durable finish, yet provides privacy.
• Frosted glass
By reversing the stencilling process in project above, and masking the design, the spray paint can be used to resemble an etched design in the glass.
• Add a chair rail
Make this elegant chair rail from two mouldings and two simple boards.
• Tongue and groove panelling
The perfect material to transform a plain room into a warm and inviting space.
• Faux French door
Give a plain interior door an intriguing treatment with a mirror and mountings that creates the illusion of a French Door.
• Sensational seating
Simple, sensational slipcovers. Dress up your table for entertaining.
• A quick and easy cubed ottoman
This quick and easy ottoman will have your seating sorted, and will be handy for other purposes as well!
• A trio of painted lampshades
Nothing could be quicker, easier or cheaper than painting colour on a few plain lampshades to add a touch of individuality to any room.
• How to recover a lamp shade
You can't always afford to buy new lamps when you redecorate your home, but you can recover a dated lampshade.
• How to replace a lamp shade
This article offers instructions on replacing a lampshade rather than recovering. This project is more suited to shades that have an unusual shape.
• Dress up a plain mirror
Dress up an plain mirror for a good looking alternative.
• A touch of gold for this chair
Welcome your guests into a home that reflects the warmth and personality of your lifestyle with unique finishes.
• Copycat designer lamp
I recently saw a stunning designer lamp. The design was perfect for my lounge. Being unable to find a similar lamp locally, I made my own!
Articles and Makeovers
• Ideas to inspire a fresh look
Easy decorating ideas to inspire fresh new looks in your living spaces - without spending a fortune!
• Add warmth to your home
Got out of bed this morning with great reluctance – it’s freezing! We never seem to be prepared for the cold, and yet it hits us every year without fail.
• Using a throw
Whether you wish to give an armchair an informal look or decorate a modest dining room chair, throws are decorative, affordable and practical.
• Small space do's
Though it's important to clearly define separate spaces, some openness between adjoining rooms makes all of them feel bigger.
• Elegant living space transformation
With the help of an interior designer, a serene room was inspired by the ocean and colours in nature.