Classic French Country Kitchen Ideas
What is it about the French that make us want to copy every aspect of their lifestyles? From fashion and art to interiors and food, there is something magical about the French. A French country kitchen is a popular theme that pirouettes its way through interior designers’ look books often. Timeless French country style kitchens look exquisite for years and investing in the appropriate...Read More
A Royal Affair with Concrete
Decorative concrete treatments for your home is now more popular than ever. With its cool and contemporary look, it is a great option for homes in South Africa to add a touch of class. Coming to the fore as a top design trend this year, concrete is a versatile and sophisticated product to use for your home’s exterior and interior. The joy of concrete’s versatility lies in the fact that...Read More
Kitchen Trend: Built-In Appliances
If you plan to renovate or build a brand-new kitchen, you may want to consider an integrated approach. Built in kitchen appliances are sleek and functional adding the perfect amount of style to your modern kitchen design. Built-in or integrated appliances are a kitchen trend that has been around for decades and showing no signs of abating. Integrated Appliances Built-in appliances are...Read More
Clever Kitchen Storage
Home magazines and Pinterest boards may be full of spotless, clutter-free kitchen counters but how is that actually achieved? Doing a ruthless clear-out of your kitchen cupboards and cutting back to the bare minimum is a good option for the modern, minimalist look. A second option is investing in clever, kitchen storage solutions and designs that make the most of your space without...Read More
Kitchen Trends 2021
The kitchen is not only a place for preparing and cooking food anymore. It’s a communication hub for the family and with smart technology, also a place for interconnectivity. The kitchen is the heart of the home and is usually the first place you meet in the morning and with a fresh cuppa at hand, it’s also the best place in your home where the family comes together. There are many...Read More
Butler’s Pantry
Historically, this type of pantry or scullery is a dedicated space in a large home used to store family silver, numerous sets of china, and large serving dishes like platters, tureens, and coffee urns. Butlers would even sleep in this room to protect the family heirlooms, keeping the cabinets under lock and key. Open-plan living has created a challenge in the modern home, all the mess and...Read More
Pizza Oven Pizazz
Summer is practically here and you need to make the best of your outdoor area. Buying a pizza oven can give your outdoor cooking experience a whole new meaning. Pizza oven owners have become very creative over the years and can cook and even bake some family favourites in their pizza ovens. Despite authentic, delicious pizzas, your oven will give you so much more than just pizza. Not Just...Read More
Design your own Kitchen
Designing your kitchen is one of the most exciting challenges any homeowner faces. Be it in an existing house or a new house, the possibilities are endless. Failing to plan is planning to fail. As with any project, start with a road map: concept, design, detailing, costing, and implementation. The question is, can you design your own kitchen? And the answer is, yes – you can!...Read More
Pizza Night Dough Recipe
You might find yourself in a difficult position when your 5-year-old son asks you: “No more pizza-night?”. This of course after fighting a woman in the grocery store for the last pack of frozen pizza bases. Keep in mind, I have just gotten my son to finally enjoy pizzas! After eating yoghurt and chocolate spread sandwiches for 3 years, the pizza night became his highlight! (more…) Read More