Innehållsförteckning för May 2026 från Home

Admin is a form of assault, my colleague Marian messaged me on WhatsApp the other day when I was complaining about the endless paperwork required to replace the spare key for my car. “I'm going to quote you,” I replied. Because never a truer word has been spoken, as the saying goes. I have a never-ending to-do list on my phone full of those tiresome little tasks that can't be sorted out via one email. No, rather the kind that requires you to drive to the police station for, among other things, an affidavit and certified copies. In one case, a blood test, so fasting of course. If only I could remember these things! Because without thinking, I drank a cup of coffee that morning – and with the doctor…

MOSAIC MAGIC “In 2026, colour mosaics are redefining modern interiors, bringing personality into every space,” says Nicole Russell, marketing manager at Italtile. “Our blue hexagonal mosaic, for example, creates tranquillity in kitchens and bathrooms. Trending hues – from soothing neutrals to vibrant jewel tones – have the power to transform mood and enhance flow.” Blushing beauty Set the mood with Wire Maven's Petal collection of lampshades and pendant lights. We love the Hanging Petal pendant in Cherry Kiss (R3 150, wiremaven.co.za)! IN THE HOT SEAT The Dreamscape Chair 20 (from R6 265, davidkrynauw.com) was a showstopper at KAMERS/ Makers Cape Town earlier this year. This beautifully crafted piece from the David Krynauw Joburg range consists of a wooden frame, a leather seat (you can choose from eight different types) and…

Stylist's tips The art of the pink interior From soft blush tones to vibrant magentas, pinks are having a moment in interior design. Here's our creative editor Marian van Wyk's guide to incorporating this colour with flair and confidence: 1 Not just for bedrooms! The current pink trend is all about getting out of your comfort zone. Doreen de Waal made a splash by painting her guest bathroom walls up to dado rail height in magenta, and the remaining surface in a playful, candy pink (left). You could also use magenta in your hallway for a cheerful welcome or dusty-pink paired with sleek metallic finishes in a kitchen, while a pink feature wall in a study can energise creativity. Make it uniquely yours! There's no denying that pink is dynamic,…

Precious pearl Tiffany is coming out of her shell. – Kirsty Haddon, Gordon's Bay Purrfect hiding spot “They'll never find me.” – Jeanne van Aswegen, Bloemfontein A golden moment Sammy loves to soak up the sun. – Roselie Bester, Benoni Pawsitively exhausted Simba is over it with ironing. – Alma Swart, Paarl All together now! Ifa, Anglo, Nunus and Tony need a wash. – Henk Schuurman, Pretoria On his perch Tiger is large and in charge! – Chris and Elize Kavanagh, Vereeniging WIN! Each owner whose pet is featured here wins a gift voucher worth R500 from Petshop Science (petshopscience.co.za). Find all your pet products under one roof at Petshop Science where knowledgeable in-store assistants can help you make the right choice. A comfortable space to sleep is just as…

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Air fryer chicken and pumpkin salad Under R135 • Serves 4 • Preparation: 30 minutes Cooking time: 25 minutes 650g pumpkin, cubed 60ml olive oil 10ml garam masala 1 tin (400g) chickpeas, drained 400g mini chicken fillets a pinch of chilli flakes 1 head of crisp lettuce (cos or crunchita), broken into leaves  200g green olives stuffed with pimento, halved 200g cherry tomatoes, halved 125ml almond slivers, toasted 150g feta, cut into blocks vinaigrette, to serve 1 Mix the pumpkin with 30ml olive oil and season with the garam masala, salt and freshly ground black pepper. Place on a sheet of baking paper in the basket of your air fryer and roast for 15 minutes at 200ºC. Stir and roast for a further 10 minutes or until cooked and fragrant.…

I almost choked on my morning coffee the other day when someone posted a racy snippet of porn on the neighbourhood WhatsApp group. I reached for my glasses, not believing my own two eyes. This is a very proper, if not larney, neighbourhood, mos, and the last place you'd expect to find such graphic footage of the ‘primordial deed’. I wiped the coffee from my chin and took another look. Who on earth posted this? A guy, of course. Called Dawie. A family man, I gathered from his ID pic. Ooh, boy. For a while, there was total silence on the group. Nobody dared, I thought. Me neither. Not that I ever participated, though I liked to keep an eye on it for the useful stuff. But more often than…

Write to editor@homemag.co.za and remember to use the word ‘Letters’ in the subject line (please include your full name and where you live in your letter). Follow us on facebook.com/homemag or Instagram @TuisHomeMag. Greetings from Germany Simone Heske of Hamburg writes I've been living with my family in Germany since 2019; before that, we spent several wonderful years in Tamboerskloof, Cape Town. During that time, Home quickly became my favourite magazine. I gathered so much inspiration: decorating ideas, a love for upcycling, the courage to use colour, and many delicious recipes. Recently, a friend returned from a holiday in SA and gave me the March | April 2026 issue. What a wonderful surprise to see the letter from Noelene Botha, whose home was featured in your February 2016 issue after…

WHO LIVES HERE? Willem and Esmarié Joubert with their kids, Niel (17) and Nina (19) WHERE Onrus River SIZE 450m² If you're not yet convinced that technology can change your life, pay a visit to the Jouberts in Onrus River in the Overstrand. Thanks to Google Earth, Willem and Esmarié found their dream property – densely overgrown with a canopy of large trees – and eventually built their ideal home on it. The entire house was designed around various garden nooks and squares by Douglas (DJ) Carr of Ghost Fountain Design, and thanks to slate floors, large stacking doors and white bagged walls, it looks as if it has been rooted here in the jungle-like garden for decades, even though it was only built 11 years ago. Although many people…

1 CUTE IN CORK A full-length cork wall brings warmth, texture and a playful, tactile quality to this bedroom, transforming a simple surface into a striking design feature. As a bonus, its soft surface means there's no need for a headboard. Cork panels like these are usually made up of large tiles; try Amorim Cork or Get Cork for similar options. 2 HELLO, HERON Choosing an oversized print of a heron for the wallpaper in her bedroom felt like a bold move for Lindie Senekal of Paarl, but every time she walks into this space, she is once again struck by its beauty. To give the wallpaper pride of place, the lower section of the wall was left blank with a dado rail framing the wallpaper above. Clever! Blue throw from Wild Emporium;…

WHO LIVES HERE? Hannes and Inance van der Merwe with their daughters, Marcelle (2) and Carmille (3 months) WHERE Kroonstad, Free State SIZE 210m²; courtyard 100m² KITCHEN “I designed the kitchen around two grass pendants that I found in Miru Living in Parys,” says Inance. “Initially, I was going to have dark countertops but because of the low roof, I felt that a lighter material would be better. “Unfortunately, it proved too expensive to do the whole kitchen in the French oak we wanted, so we limited it to one bank of cabinets with a curved edge and the coffee station.” The rest of the cabinets are in melamine. “I like the contrast of traditional and modern styles, such as the curved French oak corners and sharp waterfall edge of…

Lucie de Moyencourt, the creator of Shellegance, is well-known for her unique handmade ceramic shells, often seen adorning the walls of homes featured in Home. “Shellegance was created to bring shells into interiors in a non-kitsch way,” says Lucie. “The name was inspired by a joke, but it's quite accurate in its description of my intentions for the studio.” Shellegance was born in 2018 after Lucie was taken to a pottery class at ceramicist Wendy Coleman's house by friend and artist Michael Chandler. “The first decorative plates were made for my own courtyard and inspired by Matisse Cut-Outs and a lifetime of admiring and collecting shells at the seaside,” says Lucie. Today, Shellegance shells grace the homes of many influential designers and tastemakers around the world. “Each ceramic shell is…

Dr Guy Fyvie, senior veterinary affairs manager at Hill's Pet Nutrition, replies Yes, the right food helps manage itching associated with allergies, which can be caused by food, fleas or environmental factors such as pollen or dust. In fact, allergies in pets are far more common than people think. For dogs It can be tricky to tell food and environmental allergies apart – allergic dogs are sometimes affected by both. The first step in managing your dog's allergy should be feeding them a diet that supports their skin health and immune system holistically. Hill's Prescription Diet Derm Complete is designed to do just that. Beyond avoiding allergens, nutrition that strengthens the skin barrier can make a world of difference. A diet rich in omega-3 and -6 fatty acids, antioxidants and…

A warm neutral Following a renovation that blends natural materials with thoughtful architectural lines, this family's “forever home” in the Cape Town City Bowl is the last word in understated sophistication. Project architect Jan Douglas of KLG Architects and his partner Liani Douglas of Douglas & Company, who was responsible for the interior design, carefully selected practical finishes, including velvety limestone flooring that's used throughout the house and sustainably sourced SA pine ceilings that add a sense of warmth in the living spaces. Finished in a rich terracotta shade, the painted timber balustrade on the staircase leading up to a study just off the light-filled entrance offsets the rich tones of both the pine ceiling boards and limestone flooring. Earthy reds like terracotta, rust or brick are a warm, grounded…

WHO LIVES HERE? John and Cheryl Gaughran WHERE Sheffield Beach, KZN SIZE 330m² A charming built-in bench overlooking the ocean reminded Cheryl Gaughran of Greece – and after searching for the perfect house for three years, she and her husband John realised they'd found “the one”. “Moving to a beach house on the North Coast was always part of the plan for when our three boys finished their schooling in the Hillcrest area, where we lived for 20 years,” says Cheryl. “The search for the right property in the Salt Rock and Sheffield Beach areas took some time, but it was worth the wait – we love the beaches and laid-back feel here.” From the outset, the couple knew the 1970s three-bedroom, two-bathroom home they bought in 2020 would have…

Turn heads CREATE A SOFT FEATURE WITH AN UPHOLSTERED HEADBOARD. On a pedestal CHOOSE A BEDSIDE TABLE THAT LOOKS GOOD AND WORKS HARD.…

EXPERT ADVICE A practical flooring choice “Polished concrete floors not only look good, but they're also exceptionally durable,” says Ryno Pienaar, director of Future Floors. “Because they have a contemporary look, are easy to maintain, and don't harbour dust and allergens, they've become very popular in both residential and commercial buildings.” What are polished concrete floors? First, the concrete surface is ground with industrial diamond tooling. The depth of the grinding determines the level of aggregate (stone chips) exposure, creating smaller or larger ‘speckles’. Thereafter, chemical densifiers that harden the concrete and improve abrasion resistance are applied. The floor is polished several times to achieve the desired sheen from satin to high gloss and then sealed to protect it. Do they come in different colours? Yes, colour pigments can be added…

Q: What's the name of the paint colour on the lower kitchen cupboards featured on page 88 of the November 2025 issue? – Ursula de Stadler A: Those cupboards haven't been painted; they're finished with Melawood in the greenish colour Caraz from PG Bison (pgbison.co.za). Q: What type of plastic sheeting was used on the outdoor roof structure on page 25 of your February 2026 issue? – Liezel Stoltz A: This structure is actually an open pergola and doesn't have any plastic sheeting. It was designed to allow grapevines to grow over it, providing natural shade during summer. Try Builders (builders.co.za) for various brands of clear roof sheeting. Q: Do you have a product code for the CTM tiles shown on page 37 of your November 2025 issue? – Lynette…

Autumn on show When we think of autumn, the glorious hues of trees changing from green to yellow, orange, purple and red immediately come to mind but there's so much more to admire in this charming season – like these 10 beauties that will add colour to your flowerbeds and borders: Cosmos (Cosmos bipinnatus) These pretty annuals dance in the wind and come in a range of pink, white and occasionally crimson blooms. They grow easily from seed sown in spring and will tolerate poor soil. They need little water once established and require no feeding. Cone flower (Echinacea) There are many beautiful hydrids that come in a range of bright colours, and the blooms, borne on strong stems, are a magnet for birds and insects. Plant in full sun.…

Classic lasagne Layered lasagne is not something you prepare quickly but oh my, it's heavenly when it's done. Cook the meat sauce beforehand to make the task easier. Makes 12 servings • Preparation: 30 minutes • Cooking time: 1 hour 15 minutes (provided the ragù is pre-cooked) • Oven temperature: 180°C about 18 dried lasagne sheets 1.2L ragù (see recipe on page 122) or Bolognese sauce (see recipe on page 123) 300g mozzarella, grated 80ml finely grated Parmesan, to serve WHITE SAUCE 80ml butter 125ml cake flour 1.2L hot milk 1 bay leaf, fresh or dried 3ml freshly grated nutmeg 1 Make the white sauce Heat the butter in a saucepan until melted and bubbling, then beat in the flour with a wire whisk to form a smooth paste – this…

Celebrate local heritage with an Asian twist at East City Grill at 84 Harrington Street in Cape Town. This is no ordinary steakhouse! The locally farmed Wagyu is a meat aficionado's dream (don't miss the boerewors and tartare) and desserts are an indulgent mix of Western favourites like panna cotta and cheesecake, infused with Asian ingredients such as miso, yuzu and matcha. Go to eastcitygrill.co.za. SOURDOUGH success! The Milling & Bread Baking Experience at La Motte Bakery is all about sourdough. From milling the grain and making a sourdough starter to baking and shaping your own loaf, the hands-on workshop hosted by head baker Ricardo Slawers is informative and fun! A laid-back lunch and a gift bag including a freshly baked loaf, a bottle of La Motte wine and The…