South African Home Owner

Which season do you prefer, winter or summer? I like winter, maybe it’s because I am a winter baby. I prefer the colder months because I get to control how much heat I need, whether I am sitting inside or outside. On page 170, Hasmita Amtha shares how to enjoy your outdoor entertainment area with ideal heating solutions. To help you prepare those heartwarming meals, we showcase the latest smart kitchen appliances starting with the oven and on to the now trending air fryer, see page 140. For those who enjoy spending some quiet time sitting by the fireplace, on page 160 we look at trendy sofas as well as share the top factors to keep in mind when sofa shopping. To brighten up the cold days, Nia Magoulianiti-McGregor explores the…

Madeleine Hugo, owner of lifestyle brand The Cotton Company, draws inspiration from Turkey to bring comfort and style to South African homes. Balancing tradition and modern techniques and using the entrepreneurial skills she gleaned from previous business ventures, Hugo has established the Cotton Company as a leader in local design. Explain more about your love forTurkish towels and how it led to the launch of The Cotton Company? I fell in love with Turkish towels when I lived in Istanbul. A highlight of my stay was an extraordinary road trip through theTurkish countryside where I met a family of authentic Turkish towel weavers. To date, it is this family that still lovingly crafts our Turkish towels and throws in rural Turkey. How doesTurkish design differ from or complement the South African aesthetic?…

Nirit Saban is an abstract artist who loves to draw what she sees in nature and her surrounds. She interprets her understanding of life around her in a unique style that emanates from her heart and soul. She is particularly interested in the relationship between nature and nurture and delves deeply and sometimes humorously into the eternal mystery of life and love. As a creative, I love to explore organic textures, patterns and colours playing with nature and science as my backbone. My artistic media are ink, pastel, charcoal and pencil. I specialise in nature/nurture interpretations and symbolism, with nature as a mirror to our intrinsic nature and way of being on Earth with all living creatures, society and culture. My design aesthetic is raw, playful, free and spontaneous, and fluid as well as…

Say bon appetit to your furry friend with the new Le Creuset Pet Collection. Crafted from human-grade carbon steel, each piece is finished with a colourful glaze and the iconic Le Creuset three rings in a fetching bone design. www.lecreuset.co.za Shuttleworth Weaving’s mohair throws make light and toasty blankets.These luxury items are ideal for living areas and bedrooms and make great statement pieces. www.shuttleworthweaving.com Italtile is proud to add Ceramica Sant’Agostino’s new marble range to its carefully curated and exclusive collection of large-format marble looks. www.italtile.co.za The Dobby Weave printed bathmat is The Cape Art Company’s new addition. Made of durable woven poly linen, it is wash-fast and dries super quick. Dobby Weave bathmats are versatile and can be used in any space and on any surface. A non-slip rubber sheet can be…

LINEAR CONCEPTS 011 262 4395 The owners of this property instructed Linear Concepts to opt for sleek lines combined with an impressive yet elegant facade. The company succeeded by incorporating subtle design features throughout this breathtaking home. Linear Concepts was responsible for the show kitchen, patio bar and study, where contrasting colours and finishes were applied using light beige Duco spray and bold Italian porcelain stones. Linear Concepts is an innovative company that combines modern European design, technical quality, and craftsmanship to provide clients with opulent yet functional spaces. Linear Concepts’ unique selling point is its ability to ensure that all fitting needs are catered for under one roof, providing a full turnkey service. The owners certainly had Joburg’s skyline in mind when planning this new build in the heart of the…

“We always knew that we wanted to retire here on the North Coast of KwaZulu-Natal.”– the home owner Retiring at the coast in a small town was always the plan for this couple, who now savour every day that goes by, enjoying endless views of the luscious greens nearby and peeping glimpses of distant sea blue. “We lived and worked in Pretoria and had a holiday apartment in this eco golf estate. We always knew that we wanted to retire here on the North Coast of KwaZulu-Natal,” say the couple. After exploring many estates within the town, the couple settled on the familiar: “It’s simply perfect. It is an upmarket, secure and well-managed residential golf estate that has a great ethos of healthy family living as well as close proximity to the beach…