Furniture – Indoor

The Carpenter and Sons Story

Love, wood and fire.  The Carpenter and Sons Story We sat down with the Deon and Carina Malherbe, the heart and hands behind the bespoke carpentry we can’t get enough of. The Carpenter and Sons is a family-owned carpentry business built on a love for woodworking and a commitment to exceptional craftsmanship. In 1989, Deon Malherbe stepped away from a successful...Read More

Master Your Bedroom – Side Tables

Don’t neglect your side piece.     Bedside tables deserve more attention from us.   A nightstand is a piece of furniture we rarely think about. Like salt on your steak, you only really notice it when it’s not there…It does such a thankless job, and we think its time for this neglected side piece to be given some main character love. Let’s talk about what...Read More

Appreciating Vintage: A Guide to Refurbishing Your Furniture

Furniture Flipping You may have come across the trend of furniture flipping.  You see a DIY influencers head to their local second-hand store, seek out an antiquated object in need of a bit of love, and then, at home, apply a quick layer of chalk paint. Mark up the price and resell it to you as a “refurbished vintage piece.” Often, in this process, the...Read More

Local. Unique. Gorgeous.

Trevor Radebe and Gardenberry furniture ticks all the boxes We spoke to a brilliant South African furniture designer, Trevor Radebe. He started his company, Gardenberry, in his garage in 2014. “We are a true garage startup! My focus is on using quirky designs and art to transform living spaces through comfortable modern items.” At the heart of Gardenberry’s aesthetic...Read More

Bespoke home – customise your comfort

Ancient loveseat be gone! So you’ve realised the magic of having a custom fit home. You’ve had your bespoke entertainment centre and bookshelf crafted. Your television is in the perfect spot, your reading nook nearly ready. But what will you sit on? Where will you curl up with your bae, blanket and bag of bad life choice snacks? Binging by its very meaning can only...Read More

Bespoke – What is quiet luxury?

Explaining “Stealth Wealth” and how to embrace it…   You’ve hustled, you have saved. You have lived payday to payday. Eaten the budget dinners, skipped holidays and dealt with bad designs and uncomfortable home furnishings…Now it’s YOUR turn! If your bottom line is finally looking up, you deserve to upgrade your life (Even if it’s just a little bit at a time!)...Read More

Mastering Colour and Texture in Interior Design

Tips and Trends for a Perfect Design Scheme by DIYgirls INTERIOR Interior design is an ever-evolving industry that continuously presents new trends and techniques. From modern minimalism to rustic chic, every design style requires an eye for detail, creativity, and an understanding of the latest trends. “When it comes to bespoke interior design, colour and texture...Read More

Surprising Ways To Create More Space In Your Home

Of course, you love your home no matter how small it is but, deep down, chances are that you dread living in the crumpled space. You would love more space for more fresh air, easier movement, and for increased functionality. Besides, it is a proven fact that limited spaces can have adverse effects on your mental health and general wellbeing. The good thing is that...Read More

HM Debates: Mattress Toppers

Buying the perfect mattress will infinitely improve your quality of life. Mattress toppers are the way to ensure they last a lifetime. Read More

5 Interior Décor Trends To Avoid

Some trends are classics and here to stay, but here are the trends that you need to avoid at all costs to save your design space! Read More