Innholdsfortegnelse for March 2019 i South African Home Owner

It's time to refresh and redesign your home to make it the perfect retreat from the world’s hustle and bustle. This issue is filled with the latest floor, wall, roof and ceiling trends. In fact, ceilings have come a long way from being a forgotten part of a room and are now commanding the attention they deserve as the first thing you notice when entering a space. On page 158, Helen Grange takes us through how ceilings and bulkheads are masterpieces of texture and why they’re sometimes referred to as the ‘fifth wall’ of a room. As well as how a clever use of lighting can transform an ordinary ceiling into a focal point. Another thing on our radar are laser cut screens and decorative architectural panels, which, I must…

From the statement-making bar area to the unique indoor jacuzzi, this modern home to the east of Johannesburg offers a strong argument for becoming a permanent homebody. Yet it’s the ability to lock up and go easily that holds the most appeal for the owner: “We travel a lot, so the security aspect of our complex really suits our lifestyle.” When it comes to the look and feel, the home owner was clear. “I wanted something clean and crisp, as I feel a home should be relaxing,” she says, adding, “The items gathered on my travels, art, plants and objects close to my heart are what make this house feel like home.” The contemporary, on-trend feel is largely a result of the monochromatic colour palette used throughout. A mix of…

ENERGY MASTER BUILDERS – high-end residential and commercial construction 021 863 2429, info@energymasterbuilders.com, www.energymasterbuilders.com GREEN PLANET LANDSCAPES – landscape design and installations 082 953 4997, info@gpnl.co.za, www.gpnl.co.za MULTI HOMES JOINERY – specialised hardwood joinery 021 917 1079, mhomes@netactive.co.za, www.multihomesjoinery.co.za OGGIE HARDWOOD FLOORING – oak floors and cladding 021 510 2846, nick@oggie.co.za, www.oggieflooring.com PLANTATION SHUTTERS® – superior-quality plantation shutters 021 577 1705, info@plantation.co.za, www.plantation.co.za SPOTLIGHT JOINERY – joinery, design, kitchens and living spaces 021 762 9253, bo@spotlightjoinery.co.za, www.spotlightjoinery.co.za VICTORIA + ALBERT BATHS – volcanic limestone baths and basins 023 347 4939, info@vandabaths.co.za, www.vandabaths.com…

Situated on a family-owned farm, this beautiful, recently renovated home embraces modern farmhouse-style architecture, but with a twist that incorporates industrial elements such as exposed steel, brick and beams. There is plenty of natural light, and this with the open-plan layout allows a natural and easy flow. The happy home owner says: “It was important to us to have an open-plan home where our young kids could be included in all activities and where it’s easy to entertain family and friends. We love our home. It suits our active and family-centred lifestyle.” The six-bedroom home is all about family living and the home owners achieved this beautifully. The owner says: “The renovation was done on the building’s 30-year anniversary, which seemed poetic to us. The house needed major work as…

Wise words from the experts: Monika Krolewicz of Ferreiras Tile + Bathroom: Have a budget in mind when renovating or building your bathroom – by knowing this, it will help the designer or sales consultant in selecting the products for your project. Liza Watermeyer of Tile Africa: Keep in mind who will be using the bathroom and if they have any special requirements. For example, a slip-resistant finish is ideal for creating a safe space for the family. Oren Sachs of WOMAG: Consider the type of tile. For instance, floor tiles can be used for walls, but wall tiles are softer and cannot handle as much foot traffic, therefore cannot be used as floor tiles.…

Add an elegant, industrial-inspired touch to your living space with MUUTO’s Enfold sideboard from Créma Design. Featuring lacquered steel and solid oak, the Enfold is also available in two sizes. www.cremadesign.co.za Created as a celebration of the symbol of renewal and hope, Swedish brand Boråstapeter’s In Bloom collection of wallpapers consists of 13 different floral patterns and colours. www.stleger.co.za For its very first range of textiles, the signature Carrol Boyes combination of art and functionality can be found on a range of cotton and linen scatters, throws and table placemats. www.carrolboyes.com Made from four, thin waxed, mild steel plates, OKHA’s range of Rational and Irrational tables are delicate in appearance but substantial in structure, proving there’s always more than meets the eye. www.okha.com Minimal and striking, this standing lamp from…

Whether it is laminate, engineered wood or stone, or concrete, the world of indoor flooring offers you a variety that is guaranteed to impress and give you underfoot luxury. Read on to find out what experts are recommending for your home when it comes to floors. CONCRETE/CEMENT-BASED FLOORS The beauty of concrete/cement-based flooring is that you can use the same product right through your home – bathrooms included. “Cement is naturally an extremely durable product. It offers sheer strength, which makes it the most crucial element on any construction site. Cement-based floor products offer the same durability and strength as the rest of your building, therefore generating tremendous longevity,” explains Nadine Prinsloo, head of marketing at Cemcrete. Natalie Johnson, the marketing services manager at Lafarge, says concrete floors are unique…

A FRESH APPROACH Revitalise your patio by weaving in a few statement vases filled with foliage from your garden. Or freshen the look with textured pot plant holders. Tanaya vase, Hurley wicker planter, both Coricraft. www.coricraft.co.za KEEP IT LOCAL “Indigenous plants are essential for creating a sustainable ecosystem that will attract beneficial wildlife like birds, butterflies and bees to our living spaces,” says Ryan Ebedes of Grounded Landscaping. Many of these creatures serve as plant pollinators, playing an important role in the regeneration of our natural vegetation. www.groundedlandscapes.co.za LOUNGING AROUND After pottering about in the garden, take some time to smell the roses. Nothing invites relaxation like comfortable outdoor seating. The sleek Bella sun lounger lets you soak up the sun in Club Med style. Or while away your time…

Since 1981 Gabriele Centazzo has been the creative soul of Valcucine, a company he co-founded. He takes care of all the design aspects in terms of technical, engineering and stylistic research. Where do you draw your inspiration from? What I really consider as main reference points are Mother Nature and my constant search for freedom. Looking at them, for example, I realised the new Graphic Vitrum (a printed glass technique), which is inspired by the texture of butterfly wings that I simply enlarged. What, in your opinion, are the upcoming trends in the design industry? An industrial product must increasingly satisfy its functional needs besides the aesthetic ones. For this reason, in Valcucine we studied and transformed the kitchen’s ergonomics, adding exclusive systems to offer the possibility of having everything…

SIFISO SHANGE FURNITURE DESIGNER Sifiso Shange is a South African storyteller through design. He is the founder of Afri Modern, a design style that perfectly blends African culture, heritage, pride and excellence with a modern look and feel. He is passionate about contemporary design and art and aspires to be an influential contributor to the creative world. I use my furniture to preserve my culture and to tell stories of culture through designed furniture. The stories are visually expressed through the design and flow naturally into the look and feel of the furniture, with the story being at the heart of the visual aesthetic. My furniture features stories of love, cultural pride, celebration, tribute, spirituality, traditions, Zulu folk and the art of Zulu beadwork. I’m also deeply inspired by modern…

COCOA BEAN INTERIOR DESIGN STUDIO – interior design and decorating 011 849 0909, 083 282 5040 (Deanne), info@cocoabeaninteriors.co.za PLANTATION SHUTTERS® – timber, aluminium and security shutters 011 708 7222, info@plantation.co.za, www.plantation.co.za SAN MARCO TILES – tiles, taps and sanitaryware 011 918 3800, sales@sanmarcotiles.co.za, www.sanmarcotiles.co.za SLAVIN – custom, hand-crafted cabinetry 011 786 2032, info@slavin.co.za WILSONSTONE – paving, stone, outdoor furniture, pots and planters 011 616 7129, 021 701 7655, www.wilsonstone.co.za…

BRON STOFBERG CONTEMPORARY ARTIST – customised contemporary art 072 999 6031, bron@bronstofberg.co.za, www.bronstofberg.co.za DÉCOR IDENTITY – interior design and décor 082 777 6600, info@decoridentity.co.za, www.decoridentity.co.za LINEAR CONCEPTS – kitchen design and manufacturing 011 262 4395, info@linearconcepts.co.za, www.linearconcepts.co.za MARANJE CONSULTING – structural engineering 076 037 0670, tshilidzi@maranje.co.za MSHANDUKANI HOLDINGS – construction 012 656 0236, info@mshandukani.co.za, www.mshandukani.co.za SBE ARCHITECTS – architecture 072 148 8190, reception@sbeass.co.za, www.sbearchitects.co.za SCHINDLER LIFTS SA – elevators and escalators 011 681 8888, sales@za.schindler.com, www.schindler.co.za STEELFORM – staircases and balustrades 0861 783 676, sales@steelform.co.za, www.steelform.co.za THE WINE ROOM – customised wine cellars 021 788 2050, info@thewineroom.co.za, www.thewineroom.co.za…

Described by its owners as an “industrial modern” home, this residence is nothing short of awe-inspiring. The owners wanted a home that blended in with its bushveld location and by using expansive glass windows, they can now appreciate the views even while inside. The glass has created just a thin line that separates the owners from the abundance of nature that envelops this property. The big windows also lend themselves to ideal climate control throughout the year – during summer the home is cool, while in winter, the sunlight filters into the rooms creating a warm atmosphere throughout. The architecture gives rise to rooms that are spacious, and the big walls offer these residents the perfect space on which to display their much-loved artwork. A few highlight features include a…

“My morning view is of zebras walking past the mountains, yet the city, with all its conveniences, is less than 300m away,” enthuses the home owner, musing that the home’s unique location – within a nature reserve – is its chief asset. He’s successfully ushered in the peace and tranquillity of the outdoors through the use of natural materials, which emulate the home’s surrounds, and a soothing palette of browns and greys. “My fiancé always says that it feels as though we are in the heart of nature. It’s very relaxing.” The open-plan design of the home adds to this ambience: the lounge, kitchen, deck and living room form one large, unrestricted area, which is highly conducive to stress-free entertaining, one of the owner’s favourite pastimes. He is particularly proud…

Inviting you to sit back and relax, this Victoria + Albert Baths Angelica freestanding bathtub from Italtile has a soft yet modern look that’s fitting for a new-age bathroom. www.italtile.co.za These luxurious Egyptian cotton towels from Volpes are a must – not only are they super absorbent, but also sumptuously soft. www.volpes.co.za Back on trend, Terrazzo tiles are super stylish. Available in different shades, these tiles from WOMAG are the perfect flooring solution for modern spaces. www.womag.co.za Get your day off to a good start with these refreshing organic hair and bath products from Naturals Beauty. www.thesleepcollective.co.za Accessorise your bathroom with these beautifully woven must-haves from Mia Mélange. www.miamelange.com…

“We can expect new solar innovations and more efficient ways to lay and construct various roof structures, as well as improvements in waterproofing membranes and roofing details.” – Alexander Finlay, director at HP Plum & Co. “The general tendency is moving towards using roofing and roof space more economically, ergonomically and aesthetically. We are also seeing better practical use of the roof space. Loft rooms, loft ladders and loft storage allow home owners to get more bang for their buck.” – Kalahari Bruwer, a managing member of Rooftek Trusses “In 2019, we can look forward to combining materials to create earthy yet modern looks. When looking at countries like Holland and Denmark, we can see that the future of thatch includes exciting modern designs, vertical thatching and exploring a variety…

“Concrete-look seamless flooring systems and bespoke concrete terrazzo-look flooring systems offer the on-trend appearance of concrete floors. They are also smooth, high-strength and hard-wearing floor surfaces that are easy to maintain and require little maintenance. Hybrid flooring, such as TAL Fusion, delivers a concrete look and feel with the added benefit of epoxy flooring. This flooring is totally waterproof, hygienic and hypoallergenic, making it perfect for indoors but not in direct sunlight. To maintain these floors, daily sweeping is all that is required, with mopping as and when needed.”…

When greening your home, your garden should be one of the first areas you consider. A garden can actually enhance the eco-friendly status of your neighbourhood, adding to its indigenous greenery, and providing a safe haven for city wildlife. “If you want to be eco-friendly, I recommend using endemic plants to the city or area you live in,” says Oscar Lockwood, director of Life Landscapes, a division of Life Green Group. “If the definition of being eco-friendly is being kind to the environment, you need to take into account local wildlife, nutrient cycles and micro-ecosystems that rely on plants in the garden.” He says that for instance, if you live in Cape Town, you can have fun with indigenous fynbos species that are specific to niche areas of the city.…

Certain makes and installations of shutters can be incorporated into a smart security system for greater control of your home. Control4’s home automation system, for example, can be used to control a wide range of components to mimic occupancy (or “mockupancy”), or remotely secure the home. Lights can be turned on and off, locks toggled, alarms activated and deactivated – directly from the Control4 app. And when you are at home, the same system allows you to stream audio or control the heating/cooling. “Monitor the state of your home, no matter how far away you are,” says Warren Husband, from Homemation and Control4. Using the system and the app, you can “remotely view live security camera footage, straight from your mobile device, and take command of your home – whether…

From homes small and large, new and old, Control4 delivers power and performance in one system that coordinates the technology in your house into complete, brilliant experiences. Dim the lights, stream high-resolution music, turn up the heat, lock the doors and arm the security system with one touch. It’s a smarter living experience that you’ll wonder how you ever lived without. SIMPLIFIED FAMILY ROOM ENTERTAINMENT With a single remote, you can control virtually everything in your media cabinet. It’s an affordable and fast way to experience the “new normal” and elevate your family room entertainment. “It’s a smarter living experience that you’ll wonder how you ever lived without.” SMART, COMFORTABLE AND CONVENIENT Being comfortable encompasses more than just adjusting the temperature. Control humidity levels, automate shades, power on the jacuzzi…

CONTROL4 SOUTH AFRICA – home automation 011 781 8887, info@control4.co.za, www.control4.co.za DYNAMIC RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION – project management and construction 082 789 7900, pierre@drcon.co.za, www.drcon.co.za INSO ARCHITECTURAL SOLUTIONS – bespoke residential aluminium products 011 708 4443 SBE ARCHITECTS – architects of luxury homes 072 148 8190, reception@sbeass.co.za, www.sbearchitects.co.za SYAM – luxury fireplaces and braais 087 237 4819, info@syam.co.za, www.syam.co.za…

Greg Smart is a retailer with 20 years of retail experience, and is one of the owners of 3S International, the holding company for Vencasa Retail. “I joined Pharmaline Holdings eight years ago and in 2016, together with my team, started the diversification process of  Pharmaline into 3S International – at which point we created the Vencasa brand as a sister retail brand to our existing Tempur retail showrooms,’’ says Smart. What do you love most about your job? I work with great people, great products, great suppliers and great customers of course – so every day is extremely satisfying. The current market conditions make business very fluid and challenge us to capacity. I love the fact that there is no such thing as a mundane day anymore. Any new,…

Forget what you may have heard – carpets aren’t boring or old-fashioned. In fact, the right fitted carpet or area rug might be exactly what’s needed to elevate your space and give it an inherent feeling of cosy luxuriousness. STAYING ON-TREND There is a lot to look forward to in the coming months as far as carpets and rugs are concerned. As Coral & Hive’s Jeannine Birch reveals, “The trend we are excited about and feel is here to stay centres on mixing fibres. Locally we are mixing karakul wool and mohair fibres and because we hand-spin, we can play with texture, twisting and weaving methods to create very interesting fibre blends within our rugs.” For Kerry May of Rowley & Hughes, innovative pops of colour are just the start.…

In the past few years laser cut screens and panels have been popping up in homes everywhere. From exterior home cladding to room dividers, window screens and even pendant lights, these laser cut panels have a diverse range of practical and decorative applications. THE VARIOUS APPLICATIONS There may be a bit of confusion when it comes to the terms “architectural screens” and “laser cut screens”, but according to Chrissie Moutzoures, marketing manager at Metallica Steel, whether it’s architectural screens or laser cut screens, they are all the same. “The term ‘architectural screens’ is used mostly by architects for custom-made laser cut metal screens, otherwise they are all laser cut metal screens.” Rui Pereira, director of Pear Tree Design and Cut, says laser cut metal screens are used in both indoor…

OWL BOX An owl box replicates a cavity in a tree in which owls can lay their eggs and raise their young. This not only preserves the owl species, but is also a natural way to control rodents. www.ecosolutions.co.za BAT BOX Bat boxes are a great way to provide housing for our other winged friends, who in turn take control of your mosquito population and help with pollination. www.ecosolutions.co.za TUTUS LOCO HOTEL A bee hotel mimics the solitary bees’ natural breeding nests and offers different sized holes in which a variety bees can live and breed safely. The bee hotel increases the bee population in your garden, which improves the pollination of your plants. www.beehotel.co.za URBANSCAPE GREEN PRODUCTS These products are made from volcanic rock that has been spun down…

My journey with design duo Nicholas Smith and Kehumile Mate of team Contrast Control on SABC 3’s reality television series Win a Home began on a rather wet and windy day at the Paardevlei Lifestyle Estate in Somerset West, in September 2018. Upon exchanging greetings and feeling their vibrant energy, I knew we were going to get along well and have tons of fun during our three-month journey together. The brief I gave them was to keep it simple yet luxurious by using strong, neutral colours and allowing in as much natural light as possible to create the illusion of space in the two-bedroom apartment – which was a bit of a challenge at first. The brief was to transform the white-box apartment into a contemporary, cosy and welcoming home…