Innholdsfortegnelse for September 2022 i South African Home Owner

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PROPERTY Situated in a small village in the Wilderness, this property is the ultimate seaside escape. Designed to be a gathering place for family holidays and a retirement destination for the owners when the time comes, this four-bedroom home is now available for short-term rentals, while the couple enjoys time with their young grandchildren in Johannesburg. Embracing the coastal setting and the relaxed mood of the town, the owners opted to renovate the original house, adopting a beach house look and feel. “We bought this property for its magnificent views - not only of the sea and the bay, but also of the rural surroundings and mountain. We wanted the redesign to take full advantage of these attributes,” shares the owner. As opposed to a complete rebuild, the couple decided…

KITCHENS Contemporary kitchen designs are centred around the island. From being the main station with a built-in stove and prep sink to becoming the breakfast spot where families begin their day or the kids do their homework while a parent prepares supper. And while this solid feature has become a necessity, there are many elements that can be considered to maximise the design, resulting in a highly functional unit. As the design team at twelve, a kitchen design firm, points out: “The kitchen island is used for various activities over and above cooking or prepping. It is essential for achieving an open-plan living space feel, acting as the anchor between various living areas within a home.” Focusing on the much-adored kitchen island, the industry experts share the smart features that…

POOL COVERS According to South African building regulations, all owners of properties with pools are required to restrict access to the pool with a fence and latching gate. Additional safety measures include the installation of a pool cover or net. These are essential in safeguarding against any mishaps or accidents. Whichever pool covering you install needs to comply with the relevant SANS (South African National Standards) standard. Whether you're looking for a pool cover or already have one installed, our experts share their top tips for selecting the best one and keeping it in good condition. THE LATEST TRENDS According to Willem de Wet, director of Designer Pool Covers, today's pool covers feature smaller mechanisms and invisible installation options and can even be tied into existing automation capabilities. “Today's automatic…

AUTOMATED CURTAINS AND BLINDS Modern-day living is all about convenience, especially within the home. Why bother with cumbersome curtains and blinds in hard-to-reach places if you can automatically open and close them at the push of a button? “Even to have them open or shut at set times in specific scenarios when using a smart home controller is an obvious benefit of automating your blinds and curtains,” says Russel Baker of Blind Designs. “But there are other benefits such as being able to operate blinds on windows that are high up or otherwise inaccessible.” Wynand Louw of Blind Guys agrees, saying that ease of use makes automated curtains and blinds a popular design trend. “While there is a perception that automation makes them expensive, they have become increasingly affordable. In…

It's easy to add interest and invigorate any room in your home by incorporating a variety of pots and planters into the space. There is a tremendous variety of options available, so you can find ones that perfectly blend into your overall décor scheme. “Incorporating foliage into our indoor living spaces – whether real or faux – not only adds visual interest, but also helps us feel good by connecting us with nature. Woolworths has a fantastic range of planters that will suit even the most minimalist of interiors. Whether you're looking for something textured or smooth, elegant or weighty, classic or contemporary, there is something for every style.” – Woolworths “Although the indoor jungles of the ‘70s have made a comeback this decade, many modern décor trends are fairly minimalistic.…

SnoMaster, an outdoor adventure and specialty home appliances business, recently announced the launch of its newly renovated lifestyle centre in Germiston. The new centre is the manifestation of SnoMaster marketing manager Chaque Risi's vision to create a dynamic and highly immersive space for customers. This space will allow SnoMaster to demonstrate how its range of products fits into its customers' lifestyles. SnoMaster specialises in portable fridge/freezers, specifically designed for the demanding camping and off-roading enthusiast and offering innovative features and best-in-class cooling performance at extreme temperatures. It also supplies wine coolers, expertly designed to ensure that wine aficionados can cool, preserve and age their prized wine collections optimally, and high-quality beverage coolers and ice makers for the home and industrial operations. Sean Gothe, managing director of SnoMaster, explained that the…

PROPERTY GOTTSMANN ARCHITECTS 011 979 7116 The home owner approached Donovan Gottsmann from Gottsmann Architects to design a modern family home for comfortable openplan living. The design had to factor in the elevated views of the golf course. Emphasis was placed on the spatial flow and natural light of the home. The design uses timber screens for sun shading, red face brick for texture and steel louvres forsun screening. Gottsmann Architects specialises in innovative design solutions in both the residential and hospitality industry. “This keeps the house warm in winter and cool in summer” -the home owner Industrial chic meets modern farmhouse - this beautiful marriage of styles has been achieved in this new build. “A home is a place where family and friends can get together, relax and feel…

PROPERTY Renovations to this once fairly bland home have transformed it into a coastal villa with a holiday vibe. There are ocean views from almost every room in the home, with the bedrooms and living spaces facing north. The designer introduced new outdoor living spaces and a swimming pool to meet the need for outdoor living without making any changes to the established garden. “The new pergolas were a direct result of and response to the house orientation as they provide much-needed relief from the harsh afternoon sun while you enjoy the outdoors and views,” says the designer. The raised gum pole and latte pergola between the pool and braai area is one of the home's standout features. The design style is laidback and contemporary with an emphasis on comfort…

BATHROOM VANITIES AND STORAGE CABINETS The modern bathroom is a clean, modern, and tech-savvy room with cabinetry that is both space-saving and stylish. Here we share the latest looks and how to make the most of the available space in your bathroom. WHAT'S TRENDING? Modern cabinetry comes in a variety of versatile materials and colours with multiple storage options. Liza Watermeyer, visual display manager at Tile Africa, says that the latest bathroom vanities and storage units must be versatile. The best ranges offer variable storage - both undercounter and wall-mounted. “Stylish editions allow you to choose your colour, size and additional accessory options. Our NUVO Bathrooms range of vanities includes a selection of countertop basins in shades that match your bath. This adds a pop of colour to your space…

GARDENS The best time to plant roses is early autumn before the first frost and late spring after the first frost. Marië Mudge, landscape project manager at Facility Services Group, says that because roses are shallow rooted, they need to be given a thick layer of mulch in late winter to protect them from the summer heat. “ Rose bushes should be pruned towards the end of July to stimulate new growth and high-volume flowering,” she says. Mudge urges gardeners to use organic products to prevent insects and fungi from invading the roses. ROSES AND CLIMATES Ludwig Taschner, founder of Ludwig's Roses, says with more than 500 different rose varieties, rose gardens can be in flower for nearly nine months of the year. In South Africa, roses are chosen for…

PROPERTY IKOS CONSTRUCTION 082 449 0810 Striving to offer fine quality design, service and workmanship to all its clients, Ikos Construction specialises in new builds of homes, offices and factories, as well as extensions and renovations. Seeking an efficient and seamless building process, the home owners commissioned Ikos Construction to build this barn-style home. Moving to the 'burbs was always the plan for this young couple, who dreamed of creating a home where they could start their family. This materialised when they found the ideal estate - on the north side of Johannesburg. “Estate living was a definite, and security was the main factor that attracted us to this particular estate. Along with the parks, running paths and playgrounds, which are part of the estate, it also ensures a safe…

PROPERTY NORTHLANDS BUSINESS PARK 011 796 5080 Northlands has established itself as a pre-eminent developer of residential and commercial properties. This home, set in the group's primary lifestyle development, offers the serenity of country living within a beautiful and secure setting. The Northlands team comprises highly experienced and professional civil engineers, architects and quantity surveyors working together to maintain high standards, quality and service delivery. The owners designed and built this home with the needs of the family - and even their pets - in mind. It was important to integrate their love of braaiing and entertaining into every aspect of the home. With carte blanche to include features that reflect their interests, the home has a private gym and jacuzzi. “We love the luxury of being able to gym…

WEATHERGUARDING EXTERIOR WALLS Painting the exterior walls of your home is an expensive project, and you need to get it right from the get-go. This is why weatherguard products are a must before applying the final coat of paint. As Versus Paint's Shannon Prestia points out: “Waterproofing a well-prepped wall is the first and most important step in preparing your exterior walls for a fresh coat of paint. “Failing to prepare your walls properly, especially in high moisture areas, could cause your fresh paint job to crack, bubble and peel.” THE CLEAN-UP Before applying paint to your exterior walls, take some time to prepare the surface properly, suggests Jenny Moolman of Duram Smart Paint. She elaborates: “The surface should be free of any dirt, rust, salt, algae, fungi, oil and…

HOME TECH AND SECURITY Balancing form and function is a challenge in most aspects of home décor, design and systems – but that's particularly true when choosing a home entertainment system and fitting speakers indoors or out. FINDING THE BALANCE “When considering state-of-the-art audio for the home, it is very important to take into account performance expectations, what you are prepared to spend, and how it needs to blend into the décor of the home,” says Audioholics founder Peter Livanos. He says that when considering high-end audio speakers for the home, one normally needs to consider performance and quality expectations, aesthetics and price. “These three aspects more often than not conflict with each other because clients often want the most unbelievable performance, but are not prepared to pay for it,…

A WHOLE NEW EXPERIENCE Homemation, a leading supplier of home automation, theatre and AV equipment, revealed the latest addition to its stunning Experience Centre on 10 June at its Kramerville showrooms in Johannesburg. The demo cinema and sound rooms bring the true power of sound, light and home automation to life. These rooms were unveiled at Homemation's Kramerville Experience Centre during an extravaganza carefully planned to appeal to every single sense. Guests – including members of the company's partner network and media – were wowed by the spectacle created in each cinema room. A variety of film clips were flighted with the sound, lighting and AV equipment configurations creating an experience that left viewers jumping in their seats during suspenseful moments, and marvelling at the crystal clarity of the visuals…