Pots bubble on the stove and delicious aromas waft through the kitchen. A few metres away someone is soaking in hot bath. Steam fills the bathroom and for a few moments it’s as though the world disappears.

Soul-soothing activities, like trying that new recipe or soaking in a hot bath undisturbed, make it good to be home. However, while you’re cooking a scrumptious meal or soaking stress away, your window treatments could be warping, buckling and starting to fade.

Fortunately our Fauxwood blinds are guaranteed against fading, warping, yellowing or bowing. The award-winning Fauxwood blinds are the perfect choice for high heat and humid environments because they’re made from durable PVC-foam (PVC Synthetic) yet they have an authentic wood grain appearance. Read the rest of this entry »

What makes your house or apartment a place you love coming home to? If you’re struggling to think of anything, show your home some love by following these tips…

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Open and organised

Tired of tripping over children’s school bags while you dream of living in a bigger home? A little clever organisation could help you shake that cramped feeling without moving. Start by giving your home a good spring clean and donate anything that hasn’t been used in over a year to charity. Read the article ‘Small home… big ideas’ for more advice on how to make the most of a small home.

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Opening a window or door to let in the sweet smell of blossoming flowers or the sound of children playing in the garden or simply a much needed breeze to relieve the heat is one of the many pleasures of summer. However opening a window or door also invites unwelcome guests into your home.

Mosquitoes after suntanned bodies, miggies disturbed by a lawn-mow or flies enticed by the smell of meat on a braai grid are common gatecrashers to South Africa’s summer party.

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Think juicy red watermelon slices, lush green grass, bright yellow bikinis, turquoise water mirrors, amber glowing braai coals and pink sunset skies. Think about the visual delights that entice us out of the warm hug of our home and into the adventures of summer.

Then think about the wet sandy beach towels scattered on family floors, the floral colour bursts in crystal vases and the scents of summer that we welcome through open windows and doors. Summer is a boundary-less season, a time when we turn our lives inside out.

The real tangible value of a perfect South African home is not found in its price tag, its architecture or its up-to-trend décor. It’s found in how seamlessly and comfortably it transitions from the cooler months to the sunny season, in a way that allows its occupants to make the most of what is naturally on offer. And what summer offers are crisp morning breezes, barmy sunshine days, long friendly evenings and clear night skies.

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When designing or choosing a property, unique features and design elements that stand out from the norm create interest and add value.

However, these focal points can also create headaches when it comes to furnishing and finishing: beautiful yes, practical not always.

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It’s spring, the perfect time to spring clean and redecorate your home. It’s about making more space and streamlining your life. If you don’t know where to start, read through our spring cleaning tips and find the inspiration to roll up your sleeves (or at least supervise).

Make it manageable

Instead of going “gung-ho�, start gently by organising , sorting and cleaning room by room and draw by draw. Spring cleaning can either feel like an arduous task or liberating, depending on your approach. Set a goal for each day or weekend and get the whole family excited about spring cleaning. Each member of the family can go through their wardrobe clearing out clothes they no longer wear which can to be donated to a local charity.

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