Meet the Product Designers Shaping South African Design: The 2026 DOTY Nominees
Meet the five nominees for House & Garden South Africa’s 2026 Product Designer of the Year award, celebrating the makers shaping the future of South African design.
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Four Distinctive Stays Nominated For Hotel Of The Year
These four distinctive stays have been nominated for Hotel of the Year, celebrating design, place and memorable hospitality
The Colours Speaking Through Contemporary African Art
From indigo and ochre to vivid red, black and gold, discover the colours shaping contemporary African art
Meet The Restaurant Of The Year Nominees For 2026
These five restaurants are redefining dining through distinctive food, considered interiors and experiences that linger long after dinner
The Countdown Is On: House & Garden’s Designers of the Year Awards Are Almost Here
The countdown is on to the H&G DOTY Awards. Discover the categories celebrating South Africa’s leading design talent Steyn City
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.
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.