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Special Features



Wicanders cork flooring
Cork wall and flooring finally makes its South African debut

Secondhand style
You never know what bargains you will uncover

EcoSmart way to heat a home

 



Design styles



Casual home decorating

Coffered ceilings add elegance

A touch of spring colour to inspire

Decorating a traditional home

Mix up your interiors for a designer look

What's your style?

You can never have too many mirrors

Window treatments maketh the room

Add trim and moulding for architectural detailing

Add texture to a room with
shaggy chic style

Use decor accessories to create unique
tablescapes for your home

Tone-on-tone decorating allows you
to use the same colour in different levels of intensity

Incorporate Mother Nature into
your decorating with organic decor

Energise your home with new
fabrics and textiles

Decorating in white
White is still the most universally favoured colour

Style and colour
There’s a wide range of design styles that you can borrow for your own home

A beautiful home
DIY Divas show you the basic steps in putting together and creating stunning interiors

What style are you?
Each month our online magazine contains features to guide you in decorating your home

Keep up with the trends

Being up to the minute on home trends has become a round-the-clock obsession for some homeowners

Create a feature wall

If you want to make more of a statement, a feature wall may be the answer

Eclectic style
One of today's hottest decorating trends

Choosing the perfect sofa
Here are a few guidelines when buying

Create a focal point
Use colour, accessories and textures.

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DIY and Craft Projects



Create your own works of art

Upholstery 101
To reupholster, or not to reupholster? Sometimes a piece just isn't worth the effort

More great ideas for your home
Home-Dzine Online, our monthly magazine, has even more ideas

How to...
Reupholster a chair for your home



Articles and Makeovers



Too afraid to decorate?

An elegant transformation

Keep nosey neighbours out of your home

Use what you have to refresh a home

Curtain styles for every room and
every type of window

One sofa with 3 different
colour combinations

Pack away all that clutter
and have more room for living

Add style and architectural features
to your home with the right doors

A staircase revamped
with only basic materials and tools

Successful room layout
More than good looking, a living room needs to be well arranged and comfortable

How not to arrange furniture

Some common mistakes in room layout

instant gratification
Get a new look for living spaces without spending a fortune

Set up hdtv
Where to place the tv, how high, best positioning

Small space - big style

Give your compact living space a new look

Small wonder
A cramped apartment becomes an airy, open-plan space

Layer window treatments
Use neutral colours and sheer fabrics

Home for the holidays?
They say a change is as good as a holiday!

 

 

 

 

 

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