THEY NATURALLY VENTILATE AND CONTROL temperature, so breeze (or screen) blocks are a perfect addition to any South African abode. Plus, they provide privacy and transform a space with their eye-catching patterns. Whether you like the cool contemporar

Nathalie Ammann and her husband John Blignaut know Pringle Bay very well. Just over an hour's drive from Cape Town, in a pristine, protected natural area, this tiny coastal hamlet is where they chose to build their recently completed holiday cottage,

✗ MAKE THE CONNECTION Outdoor living areas have always boosted our wellbeing, but we're now thinking of them as spaces that are focused on wellness. As Cheryl du Preez of Cielo says, if budget were no object, “a luxury pool and a spa area would be a

FROM SKINCARE TO FILM, DESIGN AND MUSIC, South Korea is a powerhouse. The past few years have seen the exponential rise in popularity of the Far East nation's cosmetics brands, such as Laneige and Erborian, and the Korean film Parasite scooped Best P

✖ TOGETHERNESS Love is about looking in the same direction – about sitting side by side for an intimate chat, or just to watch the world go by together. And this is the inspiration behind the innovative Bistroo design by Dirk Wynants for Extremis. Wi

FROM MODERN MINIMALISM to refined elegance, local lighting brand K.Light has a reputation for offering stylish designer light fittings and having a finger on the pulse of exactly what its clients are looking for. An example of this is its popular Bam

CARA\DAVIDE IS ALL ABOUT SHIFTING PERCEPTIONS, experimenting with materials and techniques, and creating pieces and spaces that test the limits of creativity. The brand is a collaboration between Cara Judd from South Africa and Davide Gramatica from

A Johannesburg family home created by interior designer Meg Ralph and her husband Rhys, a property developer, includes this romantic outdoor dining area in a sheltered internal courtyard. Try Concrete Studio for a similar table and benches; Litehouse

The 2 Fauteuil Grand Confort – by Charlotte Perriand, Pierre Jeanneret and legendary architect/designer Le Corbusier – originally debuted at the Salon d'Automne in Paris in 1929. With its tubular steel framing, plump leather cushions and sparse, cube

AT POETRY, WE ARE ONE PART TREASURE HUNTERS and one part diligent navigators of our brand vision. While our commitment to local production is paramount, India has been an important sourcing region since our inception, adding layers of magic and whims

Between its slightly retro pool and the clipped lawn, this modern house fits perfectly into the charming suburbia on Australia's Gold Coast. Homeowner Lauren Davidson calls the poolside living area “a beautiful glass box”. when James Russell boldly c

A GROUP ART SHOW is by no means a new concept, but Cynthia Edwards, Olivié Keck, Danielle Clough and Andrew Sutherland have given the concept a particularly colourful spin. And a clever one: in music-world parlance, “coda” refers to a melody that's d

There's increased confidence in your step, an inexplicable need to descend the lobby's grand staircase in the most statement-making of fashions, and a sense that you've arrived – matched equally by a desire never to depart. If ever there was a buildi

Designed primarily as a functional table-and-bench combination for small outdoor spaces, PICNIK by Extremis can also be used in public spaces, as well as indoors. Because it's been fashioned from a single sheet of aluminium, the piece is incredibly s

WITH FIVE DISTINCTIVE ECOSYSTEMS AND ABUNDANT GAME, including elephant, leopard and buffalo, Royal Jozini Private Game Reserve, located just four hours' drive from the KwaZulu-Natal North Coast and six hours from Johannesburg, is one of southern Afri

THE SCENIC TOWN OF PLETTENBERG BAY, popularly known as Plett, is a prime tourist attraction in December. Situated on the Garden Route, it has the ideal mix of vibey trendiness and quiet luxury, and offers seasoned travellers a varied range of experie

✖ ROOM TO MOVE One of the best ways to create a sense of effortless flow between indoors and out is to use the same flooring across both areas – as seen in this space featuring Italtile's subtly textured Bergstone tiles in Grey, which can be used on

✖ MAURITIUS: LUX* BELLE MARE Reopening at the end of 2023 after a devastating fire, the popular LUX* Belle Mare has emerged bolder and better than ever. The luxurious resort boasts 174 suites and villas, designed to reflect both the charm of Mauritiu

says homeowner Christine Daron of this beautiful beachfront abode on the Atlantic Ocean side of the Cape Peninsula. Contemplating the fact that they were about to become empty nesters, this enterprising couple – Louis had had a long career as a ship