Innholdsfortegnelse for March 2022 i South African Home Owner

This year is flying by – hard to believe it’s already March! And of course with that, we’re enjoying beautiful crisp autumn mornings and copper-tinged late afternoons. It’s a gorgeous season, and we’ve got a gorgeous issue of SA Home Owner for you. As usual, we bring you some exquisite properties, see page 50, to inspire you as you look forward to the chillier months at home. We also chat to TV personality and former Miss South Africa Melinda Bam, see page 160. We look at ideas for carpets and rugs on page 126, and Shereen Lurie shares some tips on how to choose the right ones for your space. In our crockery and tableware feature, we showcase the season’s trendiest plates and bowls in striking colours and shapes on…

INSTAGRAM-ABLE HOME SPACES Since most new homes and apartments are becoming smaller people should consider multipurpose furniture. And because we spend so much time at home, we need to create multifunctional spaces in our homes that are offices and boardrooms by day and entertainment spaces by night, with just the right set-up. You can stay trendy by investing in timeless solid pieces and accessorising to keep up with seasonal trends through texture and colour in affordable ways, such as through scatter cushions, rugs, throws and ornaments. Timeless Opulence is a 100% hands-on business, from consulting to design, sourcing fabric, manufacturing and delivering the final product. There is no middle man – the company takes full responsibility for each project.…

The architects managed to produce a building that, while highly contemporary, sits very comfortably in its historical setting. The modern barn-like building typology is sympathetic to the older pitched roof structures in the area; while the separation of the barns and introduction of courtyards in between assists in reducing the scale of the building in an otherwise finer-grained setting. The architects assembled a series of very large interior spaces that remain human-centric and offer tactility and comfort. This statement home epitomises Jacobotha’s expert manipulation of mass, volume, proportion, surface, geometry and light. With its double-volume spaces and panoramic views, this architectural masterpiece is an entertainer’s delight.…

Although it’s an unexpected place to make a style statement, the kitchen sink and mixer should be given special attention when you’re redesigning the hub of the home. Highly functional, kitchen sinks and mixers are now available in an array of materials, shapes and colours to complement the design and aesthetic of the kitchen. Here’s a look at the latest trends in sinks and mixers for the contemporary kitchen. LET THAT SINK IN We’re saying farewell to the classic stainless steel kitchen sink as other materials are being explored. SA Sinks’ Roy Schüren elaborates: “The opportunity to replace the traditional (and often unsightly) stainless steel sink with a slick, eye-catching quartz composite sink (available in a range of colourways) has been celebrated by home owners who are also looking to…

Luxury apartment living calls for a smart approach and space-saving solutions. Reconsidering your spaces and how you use certain areas of your home will ensure you get the best out of those spaces, while maintaining comfort and ease. To optimise living spaces, multifunctional furniture is fast becoming an attractive solution, as it fuses beautiful design with offering home owners functionality, comfort and a hassle-free user experience. “There is a fine line between making multifunctional pieces beautiful or ugly. Multifunctional elements must be hidden as well as self-evident without the need to explain,” says Joe Paine of Joe Paine Studio, who is known for his innovative furniture designs. “I have been designing multifunctional pieces my entire career. Adding multifunctionality is a way of solving problems inherent in the way we live…

Since opening in 1994, Rochester has provided customers with more than just furniture. It wants to share in its customers’ life journeys by offering pieces that reflect their individual styles at affordable prices, and give them the support they need to create their dream homes. Rochester furniture is of excellent quality, and mostly produced right here in South Africa. The most rewarding aspect of my job is definitely the people. We have passionate teams in our stores and regions who are driven to delight our customers. It really feels like a close-knit family that is there to support each other every day. And the most frustrating is so much to do, so little time. Apart from my profession, I am passionate about creating. I have a (very) part-time fashion hobby…

Bedrooms or low-traffic rooms: “Mohair looks and feels amazing! Bedrooms are usually low-traffic, barefoot areas and so comfort underfoot is a must! Mohair in an adult room is extremely lustrous with a shiny finish.” – Rob and Julia Shuttleworth, Shuttleworth Weaving Kitchens & bathrooms: “Multi-use products would be the ideal choice for kitchens and bathrooms as they are both aesthetically pleasing and practical. In Rowley & Hughes’s Multi-Use range there are a number of weave and colour choices, including border options so mats can be manufactured to a customer’s exact specifications.” – Kerry May, Rowley & Hughes Living rooms: “A viscose rug combined with jute or wool is more durable, and is a great option for living rooms. A natural rug is another good choice for living rooms as it…

Who I am is a TV presenter, former Miss South Africa, entrepreneur, artist and nature lover, who is detail-oriented and a creative at heart. I live with my husband Adriaan and our two French bulldog pups, Rover and Ruby. The style of the home we designed is modern contemporary with a nod to African contemporary. It showcases our love for the outdoors. We constantly tweaked the design and interior details to make sure we captured the essence of our home and created an open feel that is also warm and inviting. We also played to the lush green surroundings of the reserve around us, ensuring views were unobstructed. The thing I like about our style is that most of the aesthetics and design components were compiled over time, drawing inspiration…

With more than 20 years of experience in the styling of indoor and outdoor areas for restaurants, airports and others, Riana Lewis is able to create, design and improve spaces. Building on her passion for décor and design, she started small with a focus on chairs and has since expanded into a brand that offers most furniture and décor services. What is Couture Furniture’s specialty? Couture Furniture specialises in seating solutions, and we thrive on custom-made furniture – ranging from dining, occasional and office seating to sofas. We have a selection of different styles and materials for chair bases and seats, from wood to metal, leather and fabric. These can be mixed and matched to create the perfect seating solution. We also have UV-protected outdoor chairs and tables with variations…

Cape Town designer Xandre Kriel creates limited-edition furniture through the use of simple geometry.The aesthetic appeal of shapes is his motivating force, and for over 10 years he has found a balance between working with the tactile properties of wood and the technological processes involved in steelwork. As a creative, I challenge myself continuously with new design objects. This attitude trains the brain to respond to new parameters very effectively. My design aesthetic is as mathematically pure as possible. I’ll spend hours working on a “serving form” to obey mathematic/geometric depictions. I grew up in the industrial hub of the Winelands. As a kid, I used to play in the factory scrapyards, fabricating a variety of time-travelling devices, three-wheeled “kus karre”, and adobe-like structures from pieces of metal, rubber, wood…

While a toilet is more a necessity than a nice-to-have, innovations can elevate this bathroom essential into a design feature. According to the experts, home owners want hygiene, comfort, sustainability and convenience – all in one flush. Bathroom basics are enjoying a contemporary revamp with the introduction of black ceramics and sanitaryware such as taps and fixtures, says the team from Geberit. Lifestyle Ceramics says coloured sanitaryware is also making a comeback, adding a richness of tone and personalisation to the bathroom. “Aesthetics are always pleasing to the eye, however, functionality remains the biggest factor to consider,” says Kyle Jones, marketing manager for Geberit. WATER-WISE INNOVATIONS The Duravit team says contemporary toilets have been designed to minimise water usage. Only 4.5 instead of nine litres of water are required for…

Consider how much space you have before buying furniture. Ironically this question becomes more important the less space you have. Simply put: the less space you have, the more you need to invest in multipurpose/multifunctional furniture. – Raynaldo Arnoldus, Cielo When shopping for multifunctional furniture, consider the quality, design and finishing of the product. The piece should be durable enough to withstand the utilisation of all its intended uses. – Karin Cawthorne, KARE Johannesburg…

Whether you’re entertaining guests or having a quiet family dinner, the right tableware helps to set the scene. According to our experts, here’s what’s hot and trending right now. CLASSY CLASSICS “White is still a classic,” says interior designer and manager of Kraaines Interior & Garden Centre Michelle Page. “White dinnerware is timeless, and will always be the default choice in picking out dinnerware.” Emma Russell from Nicolson Russell says there’s “a movement towards simple designs and one-tone colours. Plain stainless steel cutlery is also making a comeback, with black-plated [cutlery] still trending”. FLORAL FLAIR “After previous trends of bright colours and wild designs, things are moving back towards a more natural setting – for example, classic flower displays of roses and lilies to finish off the table,” says Russell.…

Regardless of the type of home, barrier security on windows and doors is always a good idea. “But there is no need (or desire) to have multiple layers of clutter on windows and doors. Purpose-designed security shutters do an all-in-one job, making them a neat, cost-effective investment in both safety and window treatments or door access control,” says Bronwyn Littley, marketing manager at Trellidor. TRENDY COLOURS White remains a firm favourite with many home owners, but our experts have noticed that other colours are also becoming popular. “People are getting bolder in their choice of colour,” says Briggie Kirchmann, marketing director at Plantation Shutters. “By choosing a charcoal grey or bold deep blue, people are making a statement and adding a ‘wow’ factor to their homes.” Trellidor, for example, “offers…

A garden without trees is like a home without furniture. And what better way to spend a lazy afternoon than under a big shady tree? But not all properties come with trees – so here’s how to get them in there. ESTABLISH YOUR ROOTS “Give your tree a good start by digging a large hole deep enough to accommodate the root ball, and twice as wide, incorporating compost and a handful each of superphosphate and bone meal into the topsoil,” says Shahnee Stockigt from Life Is A Garden. When you bring your new little tree home from the nursery and it’s still in its container, be sure to water it. When you are ready to plant, ensure you are feeling strong and full of energy. “Stake firmly to avoid wind…

Carpets and rugs are a great starting point for designing the overall look and feel of a room. They add warmth, definition and colour, and help pull all the different design elements in a particular space together. Discover expert advice to help you with your selection. GETTING STARTED Different rugs suit different areas. Kerry May, owner of Rowley & Hughes, says once the use of the room has been established, the rest easily follows. “Fibre type, weave, colour, finishing and size can then be chosen to achieve the desired effect.” Rob and Julia Shuttleworth, owners of Shuttleworth Weaving, recommend you consider whether the area where you’re placing the rug is a high-, medium- or low-traffic area in your home. “If it’s a busy area, consider a practical and hard-wearing polypropylene…

“Get a quote for all the openings where you might need shutters (either immediately or for the future), and then treat the quotation as a shopping list. Choose a few important prominent openings first, and then see where you think you may require shutters next. It is not necessary to do the entire home in one go, and once you get used to the nuances of shutters, it is easier to make decisions regarding future shutter investments.”…