Innholdsfortegnelse for September 2018 i South African Home Owner

LINDO ZWANE ARTIST Lindo Zwane is a South African artist who specialises in printmaking and charcoal drawings. He studied at Artist Proof Studio and his approach is based on documentation, preserving memory and owning your story. He finds art to be a process of self-reflection and self-expression, and connects with an artwork if it exhibits these qualities. I am passionate about sharing. I grew up not having access to many material things and so sharing the little that I have means a lot to me and helps me to feel self-worth and purpose. Through sharing I find that one can learn so much and gain untold inspiration. I spend most of my time in the studio working and listening to music. I take photographs for new works and enjoy visiting…

Situated among the luscious tropical surrounds of Umdloti, a small resort town on KwaZulu-Natal’s north coast, this family home was inspired by the owners’ travels to the Far East. The couple’s brief to the architect, Hans Coetzee of Hans Coetzee Architect, was a home with a contemporary take on an Indonesian beach-style bungalow that maximised the view of the lush tropical vegetation and serene ocean. This resulted in a complete rebuild, with only the foundation of the previous house remaining, as it was the location of the plot and its amazing views of the landscape and ocean that attracted the couple. They desired a home that would not only become a sanctuary from their busy work lives, but an environment that would be perfect for their young family. In keeping…

The home owners chose this estate as it gives them that holiday feeling everyday. “The area is very quiet and it doesn’t feel like you are in the big city. After a long day at work I always look forward to going home to be in my own private space, and this estate gives me exactly what I have been looking for,” says the home owner. Before deciding on the design and architecture the home owners did a lot of research into what they wanted. “We wanted a modern home but we were a bit confused as to what we really wanted. We then decided to buy SA Home Owner magazine so we could see what was relevant and what was outdated,” says the owner. “The area is very quiet…

Embracing the desire for a themed kitchen space usually involves a certain amount of anxiety. Home owners may be keen to follow their hearts, but conscious of the potentially high cost involved in opting for a kitchen that could feel outdated in a few years’ time. With the kitchen forming the centrepiece of modern homes, the risk is made even greater. This doesn’t mean you have to play it safe – you just need to play it smart. “You need to love the space you end up with. Pick a style that you know is not a fad and will not date quickly.” – Philippe Brooks FIND YOUR THEME It might be stating the obvious, but if you’d like to venture outside the lines of standard kitchen design and you’re…

The simple shower has evolved into a sensual spa experience, and can also be a stunning showcase of sleek minimalism in your home. Transparency is the word, with frameless shower doors or walk-in showers leading the way. And once inside, you can go with your own ‘flow’, thanks to the marvellous waterproof technology now available. “European homes favour open-space installations, where living spaces are defined by transparency and clean lines.” FRAMELESS Shower curtains and traditional shower doors have long since made way for frameless shower doors. This sleek, high-end option is ideal in new bathrooms as well as remodelled bathrooms, no matter what the style or décor. “A frameless shower enclosure uses sturdy tempered glass that doesn’t require the support of metal around its exterior edges. The result is a…

There is no better way to transform your outdoor area and impress your guests than with functional and stylish furniture. Consider the following when selecting pieces that will contribute towards a vacation vibe at home. “Soft greys and anthracite colours are in right now. You can style them up with ‘colour pop rugs’ and accessories.” – Alon Sachs THE GARDEN EVOLVES The garden has evolved to become the second living room and it’s all about maximising the use of your outdoor space for entertaining. According to Marc Gibbons, sales manager at Creative Living, the best way to make the most of your outdoor space is to carry through internal décor trends by adding the same colour accents outside with accessories such as scatter cushions. He says, “Outdoor rugs add a…

The constant possibility of load shedding and other power outages for South Africans means home owners could be in the dark (and cold) any time. But having no electricity isn’t only a matter of discomfort – it also compromises a home’s security. “Criminals could use the load-shedding timetable as a guide to target specific areas.” – Morne Fouche BE PREPARED Morne Fouche, managing director at Expol Security, a Johannesburg-based company that provides professional security services including armed response and VIP protection, says “criminals capitalise on the situation of load shedding” and “you need to be extremely cautious [at these times] as criminals could use the load-shedding timetable as a guide to target specific areas”. Agnieszka Gryn, Fidelity ADT Inland region general manager, advises home owners to always be prepared for…

WHAT A WASTE Every year South Africans throw away 8kg to 12kg of food per person, according to the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research’s 2018 Household food waste disposal in South Africa report. The research is a first-of-its-kind study into domestic food waste (we’ve had commercial food waste studies for years), and this doesn’t fare well when compared to our sub-Saharan neighbours or peer countries in South East Asia, who average between 6kg and 11kg of food waste per person annually. Not only is this a signficant waste in a country where millions go to bed hungry every night, but this stat stings on a personal level – right in the wallet. Technology, thankfully, holds some solutions for waste-conscious consumers. “South Africans throw away 8kg to 12kg of food…

A STUNNING NEW SHOWROOM Universal Kitchens & Granite, leading manufacturers of quality kitchen, bedroom and bathroom cupboards and worktop surfaces, have recently opened their new showroom in partnership with Smeg at The Mall Square, Bental Road, Boksburg. The showroom was packed to the rafters with industry experts, and special guest, singer and songwriter Gerhard Steyn, entertained. Guests were given lessons on how to make fresh pasta by a gourmet chef using Smeg’s top-of-the-range products. Mouthwatering canapés and drinks were served. This top class showroom is open from 7:30am to 5pm, Monday to Friday and Saturdays from 9am to 2pm.For more information visit: www.universalkitchens.co.za FLAWLESS FLOORINGS The new Nouwens showroom is located in Kramerville, Sandton. The company partnered with the internationally acclaimed Belgian company Modulyss to become the sole distributor of…

Bigger and bolder than ever before, the Bakos Brothers flagship Johannesburg showroom can now be found in the Design Quarter, Fourways. www.bakosbrothers.com Access to clean water forms the heart of Kohler’s latest offering, the Kohler Clarity™. Designed to fit with the rest of the brand’s coveted products, it can filter out more than 99% of bacteria in up to 40 litres of water per day. www.africa.kohler.com Coloured glass is making a major comeback this year in the décor trend department. This is especially true in lighting where colourful glass shades lend themselves to a mid-century modern look and feel. www.eurolux.co.za Family Affair’s range of custom-designed sofas and furniture pieces enable clients to create furniture uniquely fabricated in accordance with their individual needs and personal vision. www.familyaffair.co.za Don’t be fooled by…

This modern and remarkably light and airy home was a redesign of a 1980s property – a transformation that resulted in a fully functional home, designed to maximise the space and take advantage of the surrounding views. The original residence was modelled on a cruise ship design with small windows, compartmented spaces, and a staircase that divided the living spaces into separate units with no direct access from the interior onto the pool area. Being east-facing, the original property received only a minimal amount of natural sunlight. “The brief to the architects, therefore, was to create a north-facing home with open-flow living spaces and whole-day natural light flooding the living areas and specifically the main bedroom. A large covered patio edged by the pool was envisaged, creating a second-level open…

It’s possible to make every day feel like spring with Rebel Walls’ bright, bold Flora Maxima collection, which takes inspiration from the spirit and colour choices of beloved Mexican artist Frida Kahlo. www.stleger.co.za Taylor Blinds & Shutters recently launched its latest innovation – the ShutterGuard® 2.0 Aluminium Security Shutter. It offers new technologies for improved ease of use, greater light reduction, superior safety and an enhanced aesthetic. www.taylorblinds.co.za Heralded as a futuristic, faceted exercise in optics, Tom Dixon’s Cut light series is sure to add more than a bit of interest to any living space. Especially as it’s now available in a versatile metallic blue. www.cremadesign.co.za This three-legged Jane dining table features a tree structure design. It’s a signature of designer Christophe Delcourt, who likes to use the geometrical characteristics…

Spring is on our doorstep and it’s time to celebrate the season and national Heritage Day with a good old South African braai. Whether you enjoy a wood or charcoal braai, or perhaps a gas grill, there are many options on the market, from freestanding to built-in. NEW ON THE MARKET If you’re looking for something new to test out your grilling skills, then the handmade Kamado JAN ceramic grill could be for you. Ruan Basson of Kamado JAN says this grill offers its user multiple-level cooking with different heat zones, providing you with an oven, grill and smoker to cook up a delicious meal. “Inspired by a traditional Japanese cooking stove, this modern grill uses one load of charcoal to cook food, either directly or indirectly. The ceramic components…

EARTH PROBIOTIC BOKASHI CONTAINERS Earth Probiotic has made recycling food a lot less yucky with their Bokashi containers, which use beneficial microbes to ferment food waste so that it doesn’t rot and smell. Contrary to traditional garden waste composting, everything with relevance to food can be composted – even small bones. www.faithful-to-nature.co.za “THERE ARE MASSIVE AREAS OF THE OCEAN THAT ARE THICK WITH TINY PLASTIC PARTICLES.” – LAURA GRANT GLASS BANKS If your neighbourhood doesn’t have a glass bank yet, request one from The Glass Recycling Company. These large containers are used as a recycling point for members of the public to deposit glass waste. www.tgrc.co.za SESAME SENSOR - TOUCH RECYCLING BIN Made from quality #430 stainless steel, the Sesame is fingerprint-resistant and has infrared motion sensor technology that makes…

POWERWISE PLUS INVERTER There is no better preparation for an electricity shutdown than having alternative power. However, without a proper inverter to manage the change from alternating current to direct current, your appliances are at risk. With a Powerwise Plus Inverter, there is no need to leave your home to criminals during load shedding as your family can continue with its daily activities for several hours. www.powerwiseplus.co.za EUROLUX EMERGENCY LIGHT With the limited power available from back-up sources, you would want to save as much of it as possible, and the Eurolux Emergency Light makes sure you have the light only where you need it. This portable energy-saving emergency light can be recharged and comes with a handle and a 1m extension cord. www.glolighting.co.za MASTER LOCK 4400D BLUETOOTH PADLOCK If…

SNEAK PEEK Did you know the average person opens their fridge 15 to 20 times a day? And all that opening and closing – no matter how quick – affects the energy usage of your fridge. LG’s InstaView door-in-door fridges keep power demand down by letting you see inside without opening. The fridge has a 33-inch glass panel on the front that turns transparent with a tap. A double tap also turns on the interior light for better visibility. Plus, if you frequently reach for something – for example, milk – you can store this inside a panel that can be accessed without opening the full door. Finally, the fridge also talks to LG’s SmartThinQ app to let you manage temperature, express-freeze, go into holiday mode and diagnose maintenance issues.…

Nestled in the middle of one of Johannesburg’s more established suburbs, the fortress-like minimalism of this home’s exterior belies the modern contemporary warmth within. A quadruple garage serves to anchor the home while an exterior stairway allows guests to enter the ground floor, with a striking white Baby Grand piano positioned to greet them. “As luxurious as the home may feel, there are subtle acknowledgements that life can and will happen.” “A soothing palette of timeless neutrals like beige, bronze and cream, as well as warm wood finishes, form the foundation of the home’s colour palette.” Well-travelled and with a love of refined design, the home owner was looking to recreate the elegant feel of a five-star hotel at home. There was only one catch: his home had to be…

Set on the hills of the outer suburbs of west Durban, this beautiful, contemporary home was designed to be a space where the whole family could retreat to and recharge from their busy days. “We fell in love with the lifestyle the estate offered and the incredible views of the golf course. Having grown up in Zimbabwe, I was surrounded by plentiful untouched land, and as a result, I have always felt city living rather claustrophobic. I wanted my children to be able to experience growing up surrounded by nature, but with all the conveniences within a close proximity. “Estate living was the answer and ticked all the boxes: we have a luscious garden that is enjoyed by our kids and dogs (it’s full of interesting twists and turns, and…

A lot of hard work went into creating this modern contemporary home that boasts an industrial feel, yet oozes a timeless essence. “We needed to make this home work for all our needs as a family. We knew our children would soon want to entertain their own friends and that is why we created their own space on the one side of the home,” says the home owner. The children have their own braai area, TV/games room and pool-playing area. “We needed to make this home work for all our needs as a family.” “We moved the swimming pool to between the two buildings to make it a central place for the whole family to get together,” says the owner. To create the look and feel of this home, natural…

Simple and sleek ... the Purist shower combination, in rose gold, by Kohler. www.africa.kohler.com Global brand COTTO has introduced anthracite sanitaryware, and now it comes in trendy black, like this Thantara basin inspired by volcanic pumice. www.italtile.co.za Classy, square robe hooks, by LIQUIDRed. www.bathroombutler.co.za Spiral laundry bin: Lightweight and easy to carry to the washing machine or laundromat, this handy laundry bin folds away for easy storage. www.woolworths.co.za Non-heated ladder rail – the perfect LIQUIDRed accessory for hanging towels. www.bathroombutler.co.za The perfect blend of practicality and design ... the Roca tap. www.bathroom.co.za…

You can’t dispute the healing powers of water. Many people find that living close to a body of water, for example the ocean, can do wonders for the mind, body and soul. But not everyone lives close to water, and they must find other ways to integrate water activities into their lives. Enter swimming pools, jetted spa baths and even steam rooms. The addition of any of these fixtures will do wonders for you and your family. You can enjoy a lazy day by the pool or get some serious aqua exercise, soothe tired muscles in a jetted spa bath, and when it comes to steam rooms, the benefits are numerous – improved circulation, detoxing the body, opening pores and more. JETTED SPA BATHS Previously considered a luxury if space…

Often considered a luxury, the home bar has become the entertainer’s must-have. The concept of the home bar is believed to have developed around the 1940s, when hosting parties at home was the social norm. This continued well into the ’60s, then disappeared in the ’70s and ’80s as discos, pubs and nightclubs became popular. Now in the 21st century we see a rise in home bars, especially in contemporary homes, as factors such as safety, the don’t-drink-anddrive policy, and smoking bans have come into consideration. While you might be familiar with the old-fashioned, solid (usually yellow pine) wood bar that was always so heavy on the eye, home bars have been revamped to be much more design-savvy. We chat to experts in the industry to find out what’s the…

THIS MONTH… EAT YOUR OWN FRESH PRODUCE Make the most of the seasonal fruit in your garden. Add a slice of fresh citrus to your water. Braai tasty apricot sosaties over the coals. Or simply display the fruits of your hard labour in a lovely bowl. Humble & Mash fresco acrylic tumblers, Eva Solo table grill in porcelain and Alessi Cactus fruit bowl. www.yuppiechef.com ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE Does the prospect of mowing the lawn leave you uninspired? Nouwens Fieldturf presents the dual benefit of a perfectly manicured lawn without wasting litres of water and constant maintenance. For more info, visit www.fieldturf.co.za LOVE MOTHER NATURE Let’s talk about the birds and the bees. Research shows that bees’ natural habitats are dwindling. So, do your bit by planting bee-friendly havens brimming with herbs…