Classic

When these home owners realised they needed a bigger place for their growing family, the hunt for the right piece of land began.

Redesigning a home always takes careful consideration, but when it involves merging two very different styles, it may also necessitate a certain amount of compromise.

This classic home is situated on the secure Waterfall Estate.

Driving up the driveway of this large property, past immaculate, manicured gardens with a gently trickling water feature, against the background of the mountains of Constantia, you can’t help but feel calm and relaxed.

From its reimagined Prairie-style architecture to its well-considered layout that makes entertaining a breeze, this home has seamlessly married all of the home owners’ requirements for a contemporary and flexible space.

This elegant home is part of a vineyard estate which requires all houses to be built in a Cape vernacular style.

Situated in the Serengeti Golf and Wildlife Estate, this home was designed to frame its beautiful surrounds.

Set high up in the Brettenwood Coastal Estate, on the northern shores of KwaZulu-Natal, lies this Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired house, which owner Brett Hulett happily calls home.

Situated on Baybridge Canal, an exclusive development within the Islands Estate in Hartbeespoort, this lovely home has been designed to capitalise on the natural beauty of the surrounding area.

With fine architectural detail and sophisticated furnishings, this home is a luxurious example of the classic, yet contemporary style.

The relaxing atmosphere and lack of walls appealed to this family’s need for time off from the busy life they lead in Johannesburg.

A house may be fully furnished and decorated with the finest fixtures money can buy, but still feel cold and uninviting. That is because a house is just four walls until some love, thought, memories and other priceless and intangible things are poured into it. Once this is done, it becomes home sweet home

Owner of Crest Developers, John Hodgson, is a man who knows exactly what he wants – and he wanted a home that would embrace his family and friends with natural beauty and splendour

The idea behind this show house was to design a classy and elegant home, which caters for the modern-day family. The exterior and interior spaces have been designed to be as practical as they are visually inspiring, with sophisticated clean lines, natural tones, organic textures and fine finishes that complement the contemporary architecture of the home

Situated in the heart of Sandton, this plush Johannesburg home exudes classic luxury with a contemporary twist