How to Design a Closet That Actually Works
From clever storage and lighting to materials and furniture, discover the practical details to consider when designing a beautiful, functional closet.
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Open Studios Fish Hoek & Clovelly Returns With Its Biggest Line-Up Yet
Open Studios Fish Hoek & Clovelly returns this October, opening more than 30 artists’ studios to art lovers across Cape Town’s Deep South
Cape Town’s Best Design Studios Are Opening Their Doors This October
For two nights this October, Cape Town’s architecture and design community is inviting you in.
The Luxury Furniture Showrooms Worth Knowing Across South Africa
Discover South Africa’s best luxury furniture showrooms, from Cape Town design studios to Johannesburg’s Kramerville icons and bespoke furniture specialists in Durban.
Designing the Contemporary Bachelor Apartment
From choosing the right furniture to getting lighting and art right, here’s how to create a contemporary bachelor apartment that feels stylish, personal, and easy to live in.
Decorating With Local Stone: Bring South African Texture Home
Ground your interiors in the landscape with natural stone, used thoughtfully across floors, walls, kitchens and living spaces
The Wall Becomes the Artwork: The Rise of Sculptural Surfaces
Sculptural walls bring texture, depth, and architectural interest to contemporary interiors. Discover plaster, stone, timber, and other tactile finishes.
The Apartment-Hunting Checklist Every Renter Needs To Know
Before you fall for the view or perfect kitchen, use this practical checklist to make sure the apartment works for you
The Home Bar, Reconsidered: How to Make Yours Feel Like a Destination
From cabinetry to glassware and styling, these luxury home bar ideas will help you create a sophisticated space made for entertaining.
Mission-Style Architecture: The Enduring Appeal Of Its Simplicity
Rooted in California's Spanish missions, Mission-style architecture pairs thick walls, arches and earthy materials with simple charm
Sophie Ashby Opens Her First International Studio in Cape Town
Studio Ashby founder Sophie Ashby brings her layered design philosophy to Cape Town with her first international studio
Japandi Interior Design: The Art Of Quiet, Considered Living
Japandi interior design brings together Japanese minimalism and Scandinavian warmth for spaces that feel calm and beautifully lived in
The Sculptural Lighting Obsession: When Your Lamp Becomes the Art
Discover why sculptural lighting is having a moment, from organic forms to clutter-free impact, and where to use statement lights at home.
The Different Types of Fireplaces to Consider for Your Home
From traditional wood-burning hearths to gas, electric and bioethanol models, discover the different types of fireplaces and how to choose the right one for your home.
Inside the Luxurious Le Pine Residence Designed by SAOTA
SAOTA Architecture & Design’s latest project in Saint Tropez, France expresses a surprisingly different side of the coastal destination
What I Wish I Knew Before Designing My First Home
Designing your first home? Discover the lessons homeowners often learn the hard way, from lighting and storage, to creating a space that feels truly personal.
Design Trend: How Glass Bricks are Making an Architectural Comeback
Love it or hate it, the humble glass brick – a darling of ‘80s architecture before being branded cringingly passé – is back
The Female-Led Interior Design Studios Shaping South African Style
Meet the female-led interior design studios shaping South African style, from luxury residential spaces to art-led interiors and contemporary design.