VR-Events: Futures Made
VR-Events is a Virtual Reality and 360 production company based in Cape Town. They are pioneering innovative ways to experience and interact with education, entertainment and the working environment through virtual reality. Bespoke Experiences VR-Events is changing the way we view and interact with the world. Working closely with their software team, they specialise in creating bespoke...Read More
Smart Couple
Belinda and Garith recently swapped their 80 square meter apartment for a 1080 square meter free standing home. The smart couple shares their thoughts on doing it yourself and saving time and money by using readily available apps. Enthusiastic DIYers As enthusiastic DIY’s they took a hands-on approach from fixing up, to building furniture and especially making life easier with smart...Read More
Home Automation the SmartKit Way
SmartKit was established in 2017 to provide quality home automation at affordable prices. We represent brands such as SONOFF, and our own OpenIrrigation; in addition to selling EZVIZ, LifeSmart and Amazon Echo. We spoke to Tim Gaul from SmartKit and discovered some pretty neat facts about smart homes. A Beginner’s Guide According to Tim, the quickest way to get involved in home...Read More
SKYE HD Gets It Right
SKYE HD is a home automation business based in Cape Town. The business started as a TV manufacturer and then evolved into home automation. They now cover all low voltage services for both commercial and residential clients and their CV includes hotels and homes all over South Africa. They offer a turnkey solution from design through to implementation. Home Automation Home automation or...Read More
Agent Zero: State of the Art Technology
Agent Zero is a new company specialising in Internet of Things (IOT) products with smart door locks and sonar fish finders being their main focus. They strive to bring top quality products from around the world directly to the consumer. Find out more about the Agent Zero brand below. IOT If you are like us and wondering what IOT is, here you go. According to the Software Testing Help Website,...Read More
Living in Style with Piet Smedy
Having recently celebrated his first year as Editor-in-Chief of Condé Nast House & Garden and graciously agreeing to host three talks at the first Cape Town HOMEMAKERS Expo Virtual Event, we chatted to Piet Smedy about the changes to the House & Garden brand over the past year, where he sees Africa continuing to take global design and what he has gotten up to at home during the...Read More
Patio Warehouse Perfection
Whether you use your patio to lounge in the sun, enjoy time with the family or even indulge in a romantic dinner for two, it should be a welcoming space all year round. Patio Warehouse has been around long enough to know exactly what it is that customers not only want but need to make life a more stylish and functional one. Patio Warehouse officially opened its doors in June 2005 and not only...Read More
One Unique Touch
The kitchen is the heart of the home. It’s 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. 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 and clever designs – also a place for interconnectivity....Read More
Timber Construction
Over the last 60 odd years, Timber Construction has worked in numerous countries and on a large variety of projects, ranging from hotels, government buildings, mines, office blocks, hospitals and domestic housing. They have extensive knowledge and understanding of timber and composite. The team gets involved from the conceptualisation stage all the way to admiring the beautifully completed...Read More