Home South Africa Magazine - May 2020

In this issue

In this issue of Home: Your home, your refuge - 5 perfect bedrooms; Garden Makeover - Waterwise and low-maintenance - the ideal rental property; DIY projects - Build a corner shelf & upcycle an old bench; In the kitchen - Soul food in a bowl and Challah bread, step by step; Two families, one house - Guesthouse revamped for communal living and 3 Reader spaces - Log cabin refreshed with paint & colour, A minimalist getaway pad in the Swartland and ’60s grande dame a tribute to iconic architect.

A layered effect

It’s easy to create texture with the right combination of finishes; just look at these clever décor ideas!

2 mins

Far From The Hustle & Bustle

With three houses to choose from, this creative homeowner is most fond of the log cabin he renovated with his sister.

5 mins

Simple pleasures

Keen on a holiday home in the Swartland, a city couple was thrilled to find a property with both history and potential.

4 mins

A delicate balance

A mindful renovation and carefully selected furniture have restored this family home, designed by an iconic mid-century architect, to its original exquisite proportions.

3 mins

Sleeping Beauties

Forget the rules and create your ultimate bedroom sanctuary.

6 mins

Don't Move, Improve!

A guesthouse has been transformed into a home that accommodates an extended family sold on the benefits of communal living.

6 mins

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Home South Africa Magazine Description:

Home is a practical, inspiring guide for the home and garden that enables people to make their home prettier and increase the value – inside and outside. The magazine makes life easier for people wanting to buy a home, build, or make alterations, or even try their hand at gardening, cooking and decorating. Home doesn't just demonstrate what looks good – it explains what adds value, and why. The magazine offers readers affordable and accessible choices, help with do-it-yourself projects, and provide advice for renovations. It’s for men and women with ordinary lives, ordinary careers and ordinary homes; people who want to add value to their home with a limited budget.