So You Want to be an Interior Designer
You have a flair for putting things together. Friends and family see you make a space come alive with a few tweaks here and there. You possess that certain “Je ne sais quoi” that other people wish they had. Your creativity and problem solving, along with logical thinking and functional interpretations are what drive you. If this sounds like you, then you may be or are...Read More
“Lovilee” Children’s Room Inspiration
From night-time nappy changes to starting school, children’s needs change almost as quickly as they do. Having a children’s room that meets their and your needs as they grow can seem like a never-ending project. We chatted to award-winning blogger and mom, Karen Kelly (The Lovilee Blog) to get her tips and insider info for beautifully designed, functional children’s room decor....Read More
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
What You Missed At The 2020 Johannesburg HOMEMAKERS Expo
As we write this, our official Expo break-down is in full swing. To think that a short week ago, exhibitors from all over Gauteng, along with a super Johannesburg HOMEMAKERS Expo crew, made this year’s Expo a stellar success. In a world that is better connected than ever before, the InHabit themed Expo proved to be the place to be this past weekend – with a special leap day to add....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
Hands On with Jana Nel
The Inhabit Workshop is a place for you to find new tips and techniques for small projects around your home. When it comes to decorating and design, many homeowners choose to make their own items and boycott mass-retailers. This is a great way to ensure your home truly has unique pieces that cannot be found anywhere else. Jana Nel is a ceramicist known for creating bespoke pieces for your...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
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
Designer Spaces: Tasneem Sayanvala
The Designer Spaces Challenge is teeming with talent. Every year this Expo show feature ups the ante in terms of design and décor skills. With a wide variety of participants from very different backgrounds and cultures, they collectively share one thing. Africa is home. In the challenge, a participant is to create a space that they feel lives up to the 2020 InHabit theme. We recently asked...Read More