Property Lifestyle Articles in South Africa

From layout to lighting and more, use these 'tricks of the trade' to create an inviting, comfortable and functional living room that you'll love coming home to.

When it comes to kitchen design, homeowners are often faced with a major style choice: should you go dark and moody or keep it white, light and bright? Both styles offer their own unique charm, functionality and aesthetic appeal - but which one...

Discover the latest trends in bathroom remodeling that contractors love. From spa-like features to smart tech, learn how to bring your dream bathroom to life with custom bathroom designs.

Small changes will change the mood, improve comfort, and give the whole room an entirely new energy.

When furniture takes up more space than it should and it is hard to move freely through the living room, perhaps it's time to re-think the furniture arrangement for something better.

While buyers once sought open expanses and minimalism, there’s a rising appreciation for homes that offer psychological comfort, not visual wow-factor alone.

When you’re looking to redesign your space, blending different but complementary styles can create a unique and harmonious aesthetic.

A busy living room can quickly start looking frayed around the edges. Luckily you won’t need to spend a fortune to refresh the space, follow these easy tricks…

To help sellers create the perfect lighting plan to best showcase their home, here are a few more considerations about lighting the home.

While a full-scale renovation can be costly and time-consuming, there are plenty of simple DIY tricks that can make your space feel high-end without breaking the bank.

If you are still experimenting with colour and not sure how to proceed, using a single colour as an accent colour for a room is the best way to start.

Today’s homeowners are turning away from bland palettes in favour of bold, expressive interiors that showcase their unique identities. While this allows for far greater creativity, it can also pose obstacles when it comes time to sell.

Don’t settle for living in a dingy rental flat. Here are easy tricks to turn 'bland into beautiful' without investing too much in a property you don’t own…

Selling a home is all about creating a connection with potential buyers. By ensuring your show house is prepared to perfection, regardless of the season, you increase your chances of making that all-important sale.

Thrifting is an increasingly popular activity as consumers become more aware of the need to conserve resources and protect the environment by re-using, recycling and repurposing whatever they can.

If your lived-in spaces are going through a lull style-wise, there’s no need to pull out your credit card. Instead, get creative with what is already in your home. A little ingenuity goes a long way to make your old items feel like new. 

Discover budget-friendly tricks to transform dated pine furniture into stylish statements.

While we may still have warm days ahead, there's definitely a chill in the air that sends us indoors in search of a warm room to sit and relax. Here are a few ways to make your room cosy and warm.

Cord clutter and oversized furniture are some of the common design mistakes that can make your home look cluttered...

If you revitalise the space in which you live, you will inevitably boost your general mood and your home will feel more like a sanctuary; a place where you can relax and recharge.