Decor

Open plan kitchen

Open-plan kitchen and entertaining area

Carina Claassens
This open plan kitchen and entertaining area allows guests to sit back and relax or roll up their sleeves and help prepare the meal. “Our previous kitchen was completely isolated from the living and dining room, which is typical of the older apartment blocks,” says Sakkie Jooste. “We love to entertain but we didn’t enjoy it because whoever was cooking was always separated from the guests.”...
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A fun poolhouse

Carina Claassens
When designing their home and garden, it was obvious to Michele and Nico Strydom that the only place for the swimming pool was at the bottom of their steeply sloping Jo’burg property. This in itself was not an issue, but as they have three small girls, the idea of trekking up to the house every time anyone wanted a drink or snack didn’t appeal. The solution was to construct a fully-fitted pavilion with bathroom facilities next to the pool to cater for everyone’s needs...
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beach house

Contemporary beach house renovation

Carina Claassens
Set above a secluded beach on the KZN South Coast, this renovated property is now an idyllic retreat for the Durban families who co-own it. However, it wasn’t always like this. When they bought it, it consisted of a warren of rooms and lacked outdoor areas where they could enjoy the sea views...
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Industrial decor

Shopping for industrial decor

Carina Claassens
“I love the look of this Industrial two-seater bench, R3 999, from Oaklands Furniture, Jo’burg. It has storage space under the seat, making it ideal for small spaces,” says editor’s PA Mandy Buchholz. Shop more wooden items with a vintage feel online ...
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