December 2020 - January 2021

South African Home Owner

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It’s Holiday Time
Are you happy that the holidays are finally here? I am glad that we are nearing the end of a rather difficult year and I’m looking forward to some much-needed quality rest. Now that we are all spending more time at home, I am sure some of you, like m
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Look Out For ...
I like how versatile these chevron tiles are and can be used on both walls and floors. ■
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Home ESSENTIALS
Light up your wall space with the Pixelsoda Umuhle wall-mounted mirror. Framed by two slim bands of solid walnut, the Umuhle mirror is an expression of modern geometric elegance. victor.vezi@pixelsoda.co.za Turn your couch into a luxurious centrepi
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Living it LUXE
With a sought-after address in Johannesburg, this home evokes a high-end contemporary feel complementing its surrounds. Having purchased into a development with a predetermined external aesthetic of a modern farmhouse, this home owner wanted to perso
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The TEAM
Editor Kelebogile Nondzaba, 011 280 5868, kelebogilen@sahomeowner.co.za Senior Features Writer Guinevere Davies, 011 280 5288, guinevered@sahomeowner.co.za Content Co-ordinator Lerato Mphahlele, 011 280 3848, leratom@sahomeowner.co.za Copy editor
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Talent WATCH
MAD Design Studios is run by husband and wife team Mholi and Nqobile Mthembu. Mholi is a qualified principal architect with over 15 years’ industry experience. Nqobile is an interior designer with a business studies background who worked as a marketi
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Oageng Manana
Founder of CityBirds Craft Co. Oageng Manana is a trained medical physicist whose interest in furniture design started in 2016. “Anyone from the field of science will tell you that it is a very intense career path, so now and then you have to wear
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Home For The HOLIDAYS
My home is an extension of my personal style: I’m passionately eclectic and my personal décor style echoes that. I layer my home by creating depth and intrigue, always adding unexpected curiosities and showing my love of global travel. One of my fav
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NATURE’S Masterpiece
Fifty Seven Waterberg has it all – luxurious interiors, breathtakingly gorgeous views and a relaxed ambience that encourages you to settle down and enjoy nature to its fullest. Having recently undergone a revamp, Fifty Seven Waterberg stands tall whi
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Created for FAMILY
Overlooking a dam, this newly built home is within a luxury wildlife estate on the outskirts of eMalahleni, Mpumalanga. Bold and beautiful, this large property accommodates a family of five and has been built with a family lifestyle in mind. Sharing
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Doing turnkey RIGHT
With client satisfaction as the ultimate priority, JK Designs offers a comprehensive turnkey solution that eliminates the worry of blown budgets, quality control and schedule delays to make building your new home effortless from start to finish. JK
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Where The Living IS EASY
The epitome of modern living, this newly built home is located within one of South Africa’s finest luxury lifestyle estates on the outskirts of Joburg. Speaking on finding the location, the owner says: “Our stand was handpicked for the privacy it pro
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Contemporary COOL
Within the confines of a secure estate in the north of Joburg, this monumental property is spacious and tranquil – a complete contrast to bustling city life. Commenting on the location, the owner says: “The estate is well managed and offers everyth
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An in-vogue SANCTUARY
Surrounded by a conservation wetland, this eco estate in Hilton, KwaZulu-Natal, is home to this beautiful property. “Being less than 5km away from work, shops, restaurants and mountain bike trails, the location proves to be not only convenient for me
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Modern MASTERPIECE
It’s no wonder the owners chose this area to build their dream home. The property is situated on an estate in an ideal location. “This area is predominantly surrounded by water, with canals inside the estate which lead to the dam for boating,” says t
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Triumphant TRANSFORMATION
Urban living perfectly describes this picturesque lifestyle estate in Johannesburg. The owner of this property decided it was time to do a complete overhaul to his four-bedroom home which he shares with his young son. Some standout features of the ho
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For the FAMILY...
Just 45 minutes outside of bustling city life, this secure golf and river estate, which is surrounded by beautiful natural parklands, creates a safe haven for this family of five. “Security was the main factor for us when we were deciding to build a
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Art Of The HOME
Situated in False Bay on the Cape Peninsula with the most breathtaking ocean views, this home is pure joy and bliss for anyone who enters. “My perfect house had been bubbling under in my imagination since childhood, always changing as the years went
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Timeless APPEAL
This family hit the jackpot when they came across their ideal piece of land in a secure estate in an upmarket, cosmopolitan suburb of Johannesburg. From the initial purchase of the land until they could move in and call the space their home took abou
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AFRICAN Contemporary
A retirement home may conjure up many associations, but very few will possess this incredible wow factor. This generous home in KwaZulu-Natal ticks more than the average box. The owner managed the building process himself, with the help of an archite
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Turn Up The CHARM
This renovation turned an English Tudor-style house with a dark colour scheme into a new, modern and light Hamilton-style home. Clean lines, open spaces and a mainly white and grey colour palette bring this charming residence to life and give it a wa
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The Beauty Of THE BAY
Not only boasting a prime location, this luxury property in the lap of Camps Bay looks out onto majestic views of the Atlantic Ocean. “Camps Bay has so much to offer, from beautiful and serene beaches to a vibrant, youthful atmosphere. It’s blissful,
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Making a STATEMENT
This estate situated conveniently between Johannesburg and Pretoria is one of the most sought-after residential estates in Gauteng. What’s more, one never has to leave. This remarkable community resembles a little town. It comprises five sub-estates,
South African Home Owner4 min readCooking, Food & Wine
Get In The ZONE
Practicality has always been central to kitchen design, but that doesn’t mean it can’t be improved on. As an ever-evolving space in the modern home, the kitchen needs to be able to adapt accordingly, allowing us to cook and socialise simultaneously w
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The HOT SPOT
This adorable collection of porcelain mugs features illustrations of some of our most loved furry friends by celebrated South African artist Tori Stowe in a classic black and white colourway. www.woolworths.co.za Made from 100% cotton, the Carrol B
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Mosaics And Tiles WITH STYLE
With this being the perfect time to update your bathroom, we decided to speak to experts to give us tips on how to kick-start your remodel using the latest tiles and mosaics. Popular since ancient times, mosaics are still a growing trend, says Nicole
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LIGHT It Up
Function should always be the first consideration when it comes to choosing lighting options for every room in the home, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t have a little fun with it. Wall lights, table lamps and floor lamps can be statement-making d
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The HOT SPOT
GROHE, with its chic, timeless and premium design bathroom finishes, provides home owners with a range of choices to create a one-of-a-kind look that oozes luxury in every detail. This investment goes beyond just aesthetics. www.grohe.co.za Gio off
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Take COVER
Summer offers endless opportunities for spending time outdoors, but if you really want to make the most of your outdoor entertaining space all year round, it’s worth investing in outdoor blinds or awnings. There’s only one catch: the option you choos
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WATER Springs Eternal
When properly installed and monitored, a borehole can provide a seemingly endless supply of fresh water to your home, increase the value of your property and help alleviate some of the burden on your local dam reserves. Fresh wateris a finite resourc
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The HOT SPOT
Endlessly adaptable, the Praying Mantis side table from Meyer Von Wielligh can be used alone or clustered together to create a larger surface area, and is available in oak, walnut or ebonised ash. www.meyervonwielligh.co.za Striking yet practical,
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Say CHEERS
It’s a great feeling to discover the best spot in town for the perfect sundowner or night cap. And when that spot happens to be in your home, it’s even better. No matter your drink of choice, there are a few key elements every great beverage area sho
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Home SAFETY
It’s the season for travel – whether it’s visiting family and friends, or a longer holiday away. Whichever it is, our homes are left vulnerable. The old adage “prevention is better than the cure” rings true when it comes to protecting your property a
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Luxury OUTDOORS
Holiday season is here, which means it’s time to kick off your shoes and put your feet up – and where better to do that than on your patio? It’s the perfect place for chilling and entertaining guests over the festive season, and also a good way to ke
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NTHABI Taukobong
Who I am is an MD at Ditau Interiors and author of a memoir called The Real Interior. I am a traveller, a Taurus, a perfectly imperfect creative who is obsessed with Korean movies on Netflix. My home is important to me because it’s a place that welc
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Destination DÉCOR
Lavish’d is an online platform of a proudly South African company that was established in 1982. This almost 40-year-old business part-owns some of the best factories in the world, manufacturing premium-quality stoneware, porcelain, glassware and cutl
South African Home Owner2 min readTechnology & Engineering
Face TO FACE
Craig Paxman started working for Homemation 15 years ago, and is passionate about technology and the internet of things. “I’ve gained a wealth of experience and knowledge in the industry by growing with Homemation over the years. I started as a techn
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The perfect POOL
Over the past few months, tremendous emphasis has been placed on increasing the quality of our home lives and maximising our homes’ features. One such space is the pool as it is the perfect social gathering spot and a source of endless entertainment

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