Designer Spaces Challenge Winner
The Designer Spaces Challenge was a great way for visitors to see how to create the ultimate living space. The theme was inspired by Africa and the designers delivered truly beautiful designs. This year, the Designer Spaces Challenge winner was Lindiwe Ludonga from Blooming Oaks Inc. Visitors had the chance to vote for their favourite designer with the bonus of winning a cash prize. An expo...Read More
DIY: Easy Chandeliers
Later this month we will be talking about contemporary lighting. To get your creative juices flowing, we thought it would be a good idea to share a quick contemporary lighting DIY idea. We love all the inspiration we get online and we totally fell in love with the idea of creating very cool lampshades in a super easy and fun way. Today we are looking at creating your own floral, geometric,...Read More
Heating Your Home
It’s that time of year where you need to start thinking about how you will be heating your home this winter. With so many options available, we want to give you the lowdown on what we think is best for our South African winters. Whether you choose a traditional fireplace or underfloor heating, choosing the right option for your home and budget is important. Below we look at a few popular ways...Read More
Designer Spaces: Pure Love Home
The HOMEMAKERS Johannesburg Expo is almost two weeks away. As the perfect place to find everything you need under one roof, the expo arena brings great advantages. This year visitors will be delighted by an impressive collection of show features. The Play(AR) Zone will knock your socks off as you enter the Dome. The popular InHabit Workshop and new Garden Table feature area will offer visitors...Read More
Designer Spaces: Lindiwe Ludonga
We searched Gauteng far and wide to find 8 designers and decorators who we felt stood up to the Designer Spaces challenge. These designers are encouraged to create a space at the Johannesburg HOMEMAKERS Expo that is inspired by Africa. We chat to Lindiwe Ludonga. Africa is in the spotlight for everything from fashion and film to visual arts and design. Creating a space inspired by African...Read More
Sustainability That Increases The Value Of Your Home
Sustainable elements and organic materials form a large part of 2020’s design trends. We are continuously reminded to leave a smaller carbon footprint and for good reason. Read More
Designer Spaces:Erika Prinsloo
Erika Prinsloo is our sixth Designer Spaces participant who will take part in this creative HOMEMAKERS challenge. The Designer Spaces Challenge is one of our favourite Expo features and a wonderful incentive for interior designers and decorators to share their creations at the 2020 InHabit Johannesburg HOMEMAKERS Expo. The theme for the 2020 Expo is appropriately themed; InHabit. We live in a...Read More
African Inspired Décor
Africa is trending. We are in the spotlight for everything from fashion and film to visual arts and design. Creating a space in your home that is inspired by the African aesthetic is a great idea if you’re keeping up with décor trends. African décor and design elements can give your home a warm, sophisticated feel. Decorative tribal elements are easy to achieve and never go out of...Read More
Designer Spaces: Living Room Style
If you have been following our Designer Spaces Challenge designers, you surely know how excited we are to share the designer’s with our readers. Our latest designers in the challenge is Marina Sidonia Brown and Taryn Jacobson. This interior design and landscaping team, along with their partner Wayne Brodie are known for their urban – boho renovation of the downtown Joburg rooftop...Read More