Remodelling your kitchen can be a daunting project. The decisions you make will impact how well your kitchen will work for you, and how well you will work in your kitchen. Take the time and do the research to look at all the options, analyse which best suits the space and layout of your home…
There is little more frustrating than a poorly-planned, outdated, impractical and unattractive kitchen. It is enough to bring even the most cheerful home cook down, as well as the financial value of your property. But, as exciting as a full kitchen renovation may seem, it can be a daunting prospect. Ever-increasing costs, strangers coming and…
It’s the month of love, and a perfect time to give your kitchen some TLC. If you have been dreaming about a kitchen makeover for a while, you may have collected some inspiration images from décor and interior design magazines, the internet and product brochures and catalogues, perhaps even on Pinterest. If not, we suggested…
Holidays are a busy time in the kitchen. Kids finished with school, adults taken leave from work, family visiting for the holidays, lots of get-togethers with friends and the all-important celebrations put some serious demands on the kitchen. With the kitchen now often serving as a home’s communal space, it also needs to spread the…
A kitchen is a special place, a space where we can be creative and demonstrate our love for others by preparing and sharing meals, a space in which we feel useful and needed. This applies to most of us, irrespective of our age or abilities, therefore, designing a kitchen that accommodates the needs of those…
There is no denying the energy spring brings; as days get longer, skies get clearer, weather gets warmer, and the world gets colourful, we have an urge to refresh our living spaces and reenergise our lifestyles. As the heart of the home, the kitchen often sets the beat of a home; a dull, dark kitchen…
We have certainly come a long way since the 1950’s disturbingly sexist ads for kitchen products and produce. Today, the kitchen is a gender neutral space where both men and women create, cook and connect. Popular reality programmes such as Master Chef and My Kitchen Rules are further proof that home cooking skills are sought…
As homes become more compact, there is nothing more luxurious that a generous walk-in wardrobe come dressing room. Dedicating space to storage with benefits instead of a second or third bedroom or even a second bathroom is a compromise few homeowners can afford to make. However, a cleverly designed walk-in that serves multiple purposes can…
Outdoor entertaining in South Africa is defined by preparing and eating meals outside, making the most of pleasant weather and great company alongside the pool, amidst the beauty of a garden, in view of seascapes or simply in the fresh air. Therefore, it seems only natural for our traditional indoor kitchens to spill outdoors onto…
A German word meaning ‘in bad taste’, kitsch was traditionally known for its bold, and often awkward combinations of colours, patterns, textures and styles, a combination that produced exaggerated sometimes garish results. Today, it is recognised as an interior design style in its own right. Because it still sits precariously on the edge of ‘bad…
It’s time to pack in the carefree spontaneity of summer holidays; the late easy mornings, the casual wardrobe and lenient house-tidy rules. It’s back to morning alarms, military precision get-ready routines, homework and sport; it’s back to school! For less stress and mess, organisation is important. Not only does it make mom and dad’s life…
With all the holiday celebrations planned and holiday guests visiting, this time of year can have your kitchen bursting at its seams, and it is now that we really appreciate the value of a practical, well functioning kitchen that makes clever use of every bit of available space for storage. If you are building or…
If you relate to the 1980’s hit song “You’ll always find me in the kitchen at parties”, you will certainly appreciate the value of a kitchen that is designed and functions as part of the entertainment hub of a home. With open plan layout now a norm of modern-day lifestyle, the kitchen is considered part…
It has been said that ‘kitchens are made to bring families together”. Perhaps this is truer today than ever before due to the fact that many families have both mom and dad working, trying to balance work and home life. It is not uncommon to find a whole family together in the kitchen, dad or…
Smaller homes are big news – keeping things efficient and economical is definitely on trend. However, while compact living reduces the cost of maintenance and amenities such as electricity, it requires an increase in interior design creativity – from function to décor. Add to this the ongoing preference for hardworking open-plan living and personalised style,…