Living in SA comes with an intrinsic desire to tap into the African home décor aesthetic. We have such beautiful colour palettes, fabrics, wooden pieces, and of course woven furniture and statement pieces that are unmistakably African, and undeniably stylish. The intention may be there, but who hasn’t bought a
Velvet is enjoying a renaissance of late, as a texture that adds an indulgent touch of opulence and elegance to any room in your house. It’s not just the unique visual quality of this versatile fabric, but the unmistakable tactile feel to it that makes velvet so appealing. Applied in
Colour is such a compelling aspect of decorating that it has the power to create a believable illusion. The right colour or colour combination can make even the smallest space seem large, airy, and inviting. By pairing enhancing hues with contrasting colours or accent walls, you can easily make your
We’ve probably all killed a plant or two during our lifetimes. Sometimes it’s a bad match: We pick a plant that needs a lot of light or a lot of love and we don’t give it those two necessities. Or maybe we’ve overwatered when we should have underwatered. Or maybe,
Very few SA homes have what they call a ‘mud room’ but this shoe rack is perfect for an entrance or next to a back door. This pine shoe rack by Build Something is ideal for close to a front or back door for storing muddy shoes. You can buy the PAR
These wooden shelf units are ideal for a bathroom and you can make them using PAR pine that you will find at your local Builders Warehouse. Leave them natural or stain in your choice of wood tint and finish off with varnish. If you have all the pieces cut to
