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Indulgent Spaces
Putting this issue together saw us exploring various topics on how to create indulgent spaces in the home. I realised that an indulgent space does not need to be expansive in size or filled with the latest décor items. If any space in your home bring
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Professional Perspective
Designing and making items for South Africans means focusing on quality above all else. We are a nation that values quality without having to break the bank. It’s a tricky and sometimes expensive balance to maintain as a manufacturer, but getting it
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Home ESSENTIALS
Looking for a multipurpose cover that not only looks good, but is versatile as well? This fabric pot plant cover functions as a holdall for everything, including pot plants, books on the bedside table and even fruit on the kitchen counter. An apron t
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Professional Perspective
Artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionising architecture by offering innovative tools and methodologies that enhance design processes. Architects now leverage AI algorithms to analyse complex data sets, identify patterns and generate design alter
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Talent WATCH
Kristin Hulda is an interior designer and collaborative artist from Johannesburg. Through meaningful dialogue with her clients about their ideal lifestyle, she produces work that reflects beauty, harmony and the power of creativity to enrich lives in
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The SA Home Owner Favourite Room COMPETITION
To enter all you need to do is send us an image of your favourite room in your home. It can be the lounge, bedroom, kitchen or bathroom – any space that you absolutely love. Don’t forget to purchase the latest copy of SA Home Owner and make sure it f
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The Perfect FIT
Having purchased this property in its original form, the owners felt that it needed a renovation to meet the needs of their family. “While the original design was not our own, we appreciated the potential of the general flow and the spatial planning
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Laidback LUXURY
Set within an estate offering panoramic mountain views and abundant wildlife, this home has been designed to be immersed in its natural surroundings. “The owner wanted the space to have a strong indoor-outdoor connection, yet still feel intimate enou
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Wild at HEART
This spectacular bushveld home provides unprecedented privacy and a connection to local wildlife that rivals the country’s top lodges. Located on a Limpopo game farm about 10km outside the nearest town, the property provides the home owners with the
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Seaside SPLENDOUR
T heir love for nature – both for the bush and the ocean – drew the home owners to a secure estate on the KwaZulu-Natal coast that provides the best of both worlds. Designed in an L-shape, the residence comprises four bedrooms and two bathrooms, and
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LUSH Living
Situated in the heart of Ballito and surrounded by flourishing forestry, is a property anyone would want to call “their home”. These fortunate residents are privileged and delighted to claim it as their family home, where they find calm and tranquill
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Intentional And Understated
What happens when Shiv Roy (Sarah Snook) in Succession and Alex Levy (Jennifer Aniston) from The Morning Show meet up for coffee? A lesson in quiet luxury takes place. The celebrated luxe trend merges new-age minimalism and a burnished approach to lu
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Indulgent Comfort
Let your home be your haven – a place of opulent living where quality stands out at first sight. Maldini was established in 2001 and specialises in the supply of Italian luxury, contemporary and modern furniture collections for the residential, corpo
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Responsive, Mindful Design
Luxury, subtle and understated or bold and fabulously over the top, underpins the design style of the Olala Interiors team. With over 30 years of good standing in the interior design world, Olala Interiors celebrates crafting and curating interiors t
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The Art Of Fine Furniture
French designer Christophe Delcourt has crafted two semicylindrical pillars from travertine to form a robust table base. They are connected by a pair of solid walnut bars that seem to have pierced the stone, carving out a deep groove from the bottom
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Unforgettable Spaces
Luxury transcends mere aesthetics at SG Studio Architects. For the architectural firm, it’s about transforming its client’s vision into a bespoke haven that elevates their art of living. SG Studio Architects’ extensive experience in high-end resident
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An Expression Of Stylishness
Global Eyes has unveiled its highly anticipated Cape Town store at the V&A Waterfront. The newly launched store combines stunning architectural design with cutting-edge technology to create an unparalleled shopping destination. The store’s nostalgic
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Travel In Style
Meet the new Polo Horizon suitcase featuring the most sustainable material to date. Polo’s design team was challenged to seek out new innovative materials, and this travel essential is made from 40% waste wheat straw mixed with the traditionally used
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A Symphony Of Elegance
In the exclusive realm of luxury SUVs, the Bentley Bentayga Azure emerges as a masterpiece, seamlessly blending opulence, performance and cutting-edge technology to redefine the essence of lavish travel. This ultra-luxury SUV is not merely a vehicle;
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Mastery In Motion
Distinctive luxury is more than lavish trimmings and opulent displays, it is a philosophy of travel that places comfort and unforgettable journeys at its centre. It is about exceeding expectations and making every trip an experience. The Mercedes-Ben
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Desirable By Design
The new Range Rover Velar is desirable by design, with its dramatic, clean, reductive presence enhanced by exquisite exterior detailing and curated interior features. The visually reductive design is an expression of modern Range Rover DNA with a new
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Bolder And Brighter
Home entertainment systems are becoming smarter, better connected and more customisable in the same way home automation systems are. Form factor changes are producing better quality audio and video, and smart innovation is making it easier than ever
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The Smarter Home
The increased adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) is making our homes smarter. Cameras that understand what they’re seeing and can pass on information to home automation systems to make better decisions, and smarter remotes that make ultimate co
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Ask The Expert
Distributed by Homemation, the Control4 home automation system offers home owners an integrated home automation experience, from entertainment to safety. What new home automation tech can we look forward to this year? Snap One and Control4 recently r
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Space SAVVY
When it comes to kitchens, size really does not matter – a compact or limited-space kitchen can look just as good and function just as well as its larger, more spacious counterparts. With just a little planning and perhaps some out-ofthebox thinking,
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New Product Alert
Soft-touch technology: “We love the option of mirrors with touch technology like the Gio Round LED Sensor Mirror. With a simple touch, you can light up your space. Double tap for a warmeror cooler-toned light.” – Amadea Oberholzer, Lifestyle Ceramics
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An Opulent OASIS
The smallest details can significantly enhance our enjoyment of life, the same holds true for bathrooms. Luxurious amenities, such as heated towel rails, high-end tiles, programmable showers, heat-retaining tubs and heated toilet seats, elevate your
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WINTER Wonder
The days are becoming shorter, there is a slight chill in the air, the throws are coming out, and winter is almost here. From colour palettes to material selection, we spoke to leading industry experts who explain how you can create wonderful, warm i
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Turning Up The HEAT
With autumn’s chilly nights setting in, it’s time to turn your attention to your fireplace. This is an element of your home that is arguably a little more complex than any other, as it’s not only the current trends that will inform your decision, but
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Purchasing PROPERTY
Owning your home provides security and stability, and is probably one of the biggest purchases you’ll ever make. So, whether it’s your first home or a subsequent one, it pays to understand what costs you’ll need to cover. “Financing a new home goes f

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