South African Home Owner

It's a new year filled with new opportunities, and what better way to celebrate than by giving your home an instant transformation. This issue is packed with ideas on how to give your home a quick upgrade without making major structural changes. Starting with the kitchen, on page 112, where Trisha Harinath provides ideas for your next kitchen revamp. Read how to design a kitchen that is kitted-out to your needs. In bathrooms, Shereen Lurie explores the world of tiles and how they can be used to transform an old bathroom into a trendy sanctuary. For interiors, we share ideas on how clever use of a carpet or rug can give your space that “it-look.” Industry experts speak to us about the latest carpet and rug trends and how their…

CHAQUE RISI Marketing manager at SnoMaster® Since 2002, SnoMaster® has become synonymous with luxury quality and reliability, married with the best-of-breed technology to create exceptional products that enhance the lifestyles of our customers, says SnoMaster's marketing manager, Chaque Risi. For over 20 years, SnoMaster has proudly supported outdoor adventure with its famous range of 12V portable fridge/freezers. Today the range includes an extensive range of beverage coolers, wine coolers, ice-makers and water dispensers. SnoMaster's vision is to develop high-end niche products designed to suit the needs of the African market. How should you go about choosing a cooler? Choosing the right wine cooler for your home can be overwhelming due to the different options available. However, it comes down to personal choice. Single-zone wine coolers offer ideal drinking temperatures for your favourite wine, which…

MICHAEL JOSEPH CAINE FOUNDER, DESIGNER AND CREATOR AT SUGAR AND CAINE With the heart of a creative, the mind of an engineer, and the eye of a designer, soon-to-be Cape Townbased, Michael Joseph Caine is driven to create truly exquisite, high-quality pieces that live rent-free in your heart while fitting seamlessly into your home. As a creative, I enjoy pushing the boundaries of what I'm capable of, I constantly look for the point where form and function meet. I often base my creations on the idea first (no matter how challenging), then adapt the build process and hardware needs to achieve the desired outcome. As an artist, I have a personal and emotional attachment to every piece I create and hope that my customers can feel every bit of love that goes into…

This expansive home in one of Johannesburg's most sought-after suburbs offers space, security, and stunning views. Set on a sizeable stand, which allows for ample garden space, it has been designed as an arrangement of “monoblocks” that designate spatial zones throughout the home. “The enjoyment of this home lies in the small, nuanced comforts and the interconnectedness of private and public spaces.” “A house becomes a home when the physical structure is personalised and made to suit a specific lifestyle, meeting required needs and in so doing, uplifting one's spirit,” says Nico van der Meulen of Nico van der Meulen Architects. The formal lounge, guest accommodation and study form one block, while the family room, kitchen and dining areas form another block. The lower ground area consists of the wine cellar, billiards room,…

Set in a prime location within walking distance of a premium mixed-use precinct, this six-unit development has plenty to offer. As the homes are on a triangular site, each has a unique design, enabling it to fit within the spatial parameters. The developer says the approach to ensure the homes complement rather than compete with each was “creative cubism”. Every room in each home has a generous space allocation, from the extra-large double garage to the bedrooms, kitchen, study and living areas. The driveway-facing facades are proportionally balanced, both vertically and horizontally, to a human scale. Though quite grand, the forms remain welcoming. A combination of textures, materials and heights have been used to differentiate spaces within the home Through changing elements, such as floor material, ceiling height, and the size…