Posts By Marianne McDonald

In its former life, this property was plagued with outdated bathrooms and closed-off spaces, but, thanks to the vision of the new home owners and their interior designer, it is now a functional, serene family hideaway, where simplistic beauty meets spectacular views of the Zimbali coastline.

This double-storey, 450m2 free-standing cluster has space for eight cars and boasts four bedrooms en suite, as well as a central pyjama lounge and study area.

Set against the rustic backdrop of the Silver Lakes Golf Estate, this home takes full advantage of its natural surrounds, and the home owner was keen to allow the outdoors in, while maintaining a chic interior.

A design combination of Plantation and French styles produced a unique home that makes the most of large, open indoor spaces.

On deciding it was time for a change, this home owner sought out a new home and applied a fresh decor style that brought life and inspiration to the spaces.

The unobtrusive and modest exterior of this home belies an architectural wonder that offers its inhabitants both a sophisticated lifestyle and privacy from the outside world.

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The beautiful curves of this unusual building reflect the natural shoreline and echo the waves of the ocean, to create fluid interior spaces that the home owner wanted to complement with a modern, contemporary design aesthetic.

If you’re not too keen on the clean lines and streamlined approach to interior design that’s all but everywhere, you may feel more at home with a maximalist approach…

Forget the new; it’s time to reinvigorate the old.

If you’re looking to sell or rent out your house, a few small changes could bring big monetary gains.

This five-bedroom house, situated in a Johannesburg estate, has gorgeous grounds, and views from almost every area of the home.

Set in the midst of lush, green lawn on the Waterfall Equestrian Estate in Johannesburg is a home that does not fight for attention, but gets it nevertheless.

Do you spend hours planning your dream home and pinning your inspiration to your “home decor” Pinterest board? Why not take some of that inspiration and start loving the home you have right now.

This two-bedroom home is streamlined and unassuming on approach, but packs a punch the further you venture into this example of modern architecture at its best.