Originally built in the early 1960s, this home is a classic family home that has been redesigned for easy living. “We wanted it to be timeless, as well as kid-friendly. We also wanted to be able to accommodate casual entertaining,” says the home owner...
May 18, 2012 | Categories: Featured Homes | Tags: air-conditioning, child-friendly home, classic family home, communal bathroom, cottage look, cottage pane windows, efficient lighting, en suite bedrooms, family-style living room, featured home, interior design company, marble finishes, playroom, pyjama lounge, solar heating, steep roofs, study, underfloor heating, walk-in dressing room, well-established gardens
This home was born in celebration of its beautiful surroundings and the close-knit family living within its walls...
May 15, 2012 | Categories: Featured Homes, Newsletter | Tags: Bathrooms, cavity walls, delicate craftsmanship, double-glazed windows, Edmonds and Erasmus Design Consultancy, featured home, folding doors, gas vent-free fireplaces, hot tub pavilion, indoor and outdoor entertainment, manor house, mosaic-clad swimming pool, outdoor entertainment, polystyrene insulation, slate roof, solid wooden flooring, stone facade, thermal insulation, wall heating, wooden balustrade
This family dreamed of something so much more than an urban home located in the centre of the city and surrounded by the constant hustle and bustle of a city lifestyle. For their family, these home owners envisaged their dream home as one situated in a tranquil setting, surrounded by nature yet still completely accessible to the city. With this in mind, the lure of purchasing a stand on this working farm really appealed to them...
May 10, 2012 | Categories: Featured Homes | Tags: double-glazing, energy conservation and generation systems, energy-efficient systems, extensive patio and pergolas, featured homes, Homes, luxurious modern living, modern day amenities, organic agriculture, single-storey home, stacking doors
For a residence that is just a few months old this pristine and lavish home, set against the lush backdrop of Johannesburg, proves that with a bit of time, some patience and a taste for the more splendid things in life, anything is possible....
May 02, 2012 | Categories: Featured Homes | Tags: artwork, beaulieu-styled cabinetry, elegant textiles, featured home, Karoo gold granite worktops, Lighting, Pas Classic Steel, River House Decor, solid mahogany cabinet, staircase, story board, textiles, The Kitchen Studio, wrought iron work
Walking through the doors of this dwelling, you are left awestruck – the breathtaking splendour of this unbelievably beautiful and luxurious home is guaranteed to leave a lasting impression. A striking symmetry meets your eyes as you walk through the entrance hall, with pillars and ornamental chairs that flank a magnificent centerpiece hanging light that illuminates the chic, crisp space to make it more intimate and homey – even in its opulence....
Apr 30, 2012 | Categories: Featured Homes | Tags: architecture, featured homes, GD Co Cement Carving, hanging light centerpiece, neutral colours, ornamental chairs, pillars, rectangular windows, scatter cushions
For most home owners, the building or renovation process is a stressful one filled with sleepless nights. Fortunately, this is definitely not the case with this home, as the owner describes her experience in creating her dream home as a joyful one...
Apr 24, 2012 | Categories: Featured Homes | Tags: chic decor, double-volume staircase, Extra pics, feature walls, featured home, Light Fittings, modern architecture, natural hues, sophisticated decor style