House & Garden’s October/November Issue Takes It Outside
Summer has a way of changing how we inhabit our homes. Doors stay open for longer, meals move outdoors and gardens become an extension of the spaces in which we live. It is this seasonal shift that inspires the October/November 2026 issue of House & Garden South Africa, themed Take it Outside and on shelves now.
From the coastlines of KwaZulu-Natal to the dining tables and gardens shaping contemporary South African living, the October/November issue of House & Garden South Africa explores the places, people and ideas influencing how we live. Meet a designer creating a deeply personal coastal home, discover the stories behind South African food, step inside an ambitious new dining destination and find fresh perspective on garden design. Together, these five features celebrate thoughtful design, a strong sense of place and the pleasures of living well.
Call of the Wild: Tessa Proudfoot’s KwaZulu-Natal Home
Returning to the KwaZulu-Natal North Coast, interior designer Tessa Proudfoot has created a deeply personal home shaped by childhood memories of summers spent around Sheffield Beach. Designed in collaboration with architect Joy Bräsler, the house takes its cue from the surrounding coastline and vegetation, with expansive windows framing the sea and understated finishes allowing the landscape to take centre stage. Inside, however, Proudfoot’s love of colour, pattern and collected pieces brings a more playful character to the spaces, from layered textiles to leopard-print details. The result is a relaxed coastal home that feels connected to its setting while reflecting its owner’s distinctive personality.
In a Good Place: Chef Nokx Majozi Celebrates South African Food
In The South African Cookbook, chef Nokx Majozi explores the people, places and dishes that have shaped her relationship with food. The feature looks beyond recipes to consider the stories and cultural connections behind familiar South African flavours, with Durban – Majozi’s hometown – taking a particularly prominent place. Through sunlit photography and a celebration of local ingredients and culinary traditions, the book offers an invitation to rediscover the country’s food culture, while reflecting on the growing talent, mentorship and sense of possibility within South Africa’s hospitality industry.
Welcome to Amazon: An Immersive Dining Destination
Monseca Hospitality Group’s Amazon brings a new scale to all-day dining in Pretoria, transforming a 400-seat restaurant at Menlyn Park into an immersive destination designed to shift in atmosphere from morning to evening. Created by Wesley Bremer of Soda Custom, the interiors draw on the lushness of the natural world, with distinct zones, botanical details and a rich material palette of solid wood, onyx, brass and verde marble. The menu combines Brazilian and South American flavours with Japanese influences, while the adaptable setting is designed to accommodate everything from a relaxed coffee to a lively evening meal.
The Long and the Short of It: The Art of Moving Through a Garden
Landscape designer Franchesca Watson turns her attention to an often-overlooked element of garden design: the pathways that connect its different spaces. In this practical feature, she explains how routes should feel intuitive while contributing to the overall experience of being outdoors. From generous walkways that establish a clear approach to narrower paths that encourage exploration, the choice of materials, proportions and planting all influence how a garden is experienced. Her advice is a reminder that a path need not simply get you from one place to another; it can become an integral part of the garden itself.
Beginner’s Luck: A First Safari at Mhondoro
For her first safari, editor Catherine Mo heads to Mhondoro Safari Lodge & Villa in the Waterberg, discovering the appeal of a stay where wildlife and hospitality exist in close proximity. Set within the 35 000-hectare Welgevonden Game Reserve, the lodge offers access to the Big Five, while the private villa provides a more secluded base for exploring the reserve. Warthogs outside the bedroom window and elephants stopping for a drink at the pool make for memorable encounters, while the lodge’s off-grid operation, solar power and organic Eco-Farm reflect a considered approach to its environment. It is an introduction to safari that captures both the wonder of the bush and the pleasures of a thoughtfully run retreat.
Whether through architecture that responds to its surroundings, food that connects us to our roots or outdoor spaces designed to be enjoyed, these stories share an appreciation for considered living. They also reflect the spirit of our October/November issue: looking beyond the home itself to the landscapes, experiences and everyday rituals that make life richer. Explore these features and more in the latest issue of House & Garden South Africa, on shelves now.
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