Sun-drenched and pared back, the cosy cottage of homeowners Nicola and Guy emanates a sense of calm and creativity. The couple live here with their daughters Olivia, 12, and Paige, nine - it's the perfect antithesis for their busy family life. "We both have a creative eye and like beautiful spaces," says Guy of the home that is functional and sleek. Running his own business, The Bowery, which does everything from catering to meal kits, Guy is what you might call a "food entrepreneur", while Nicola works as an art director at an advertising agency.
AMONG THE TREES With a manicured garden as its main drawcard, the transformation of this heritage cottage was about bringing the outdoors in. Homeowners Nicola and Guy, pictured opposite on the back porch with daughters Paige (left) and Olivia, and Jack the whippet, knew it just needed a little love. The porch provides views of the lush surroundings and is a favourite entertaining spot. "We love relaxing with friends and family out there and the sunsets are epic," says Nicola. Christmas the cat (above) can also vouch for the views.
Initially, the couple chose their home in Johannesburg, South Africa, for its beautiful terraced gardens and sunset views. The house itself, however, was dark and poky. "But it had nice bits, like the pressed metal ceilings," Nicola concedes. It was exactly 100 years old when they decided to renovate. "I didn't think we were going to renovate," says Guy. "I thought we were going to paint it, and maybe add a garage."
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BRING TO LIGHT
A DULL AND UNINSPIRING HOME IS REINCARNATED AS AN IDYLLIC SEASIDE ABODE FOR A FAMILY OF FOUR
CALI CLASSIC
TAKING INSPIRATION FROM THIS BUNGALOW'S EXTERIOR, A COUPLE REVIVED THE INTERIOR WITH CALIFORNIA SOUL
SEA CHANGE
A DATED PROPERTY IS TRANSFORMED INTO A FAMILY'S FOREVER HOME WITH A FRESH BLACK AND WHITE PALETTE
Paradise found in LOS CABOS
ON THE POINT OF THE BAJA CALIFORNIA PENINSULA, THE DESERT MEETS THE SEA AT THIS AWE-INSPIRING MEXICAN OASIS
THE gardener's LOG
With only one month until spring is officially here, August is the last chance to give your plants a winter prune and shape your garden for summer
COME RAIN OR SHINE
It took two months of dedicated, daily work to transform an almost bare yard into this contemporary garden
BOLD STROKES
DARE TO EMBRACE THE DETAILS THAT MAKE YOU DIFFERENT FOR A KITCHEN DESIGN THAT FEELS PERSONAL
CREATIVE connections
THE RENOVATION JOURNEY OF THIS BANGALOW HOME TOOK A EUROPEAN-INSPIRED ROUTE BACK IN TIME
SET IN STONE
WITH ITS ALLURING MIX OF MATERIALS AND ERAS, THIS HOME OFFERS A MASTERCLASS IN ENDURING STYLE AND ELEGANCE
Escape time
WELCOME TO THE ULTIMATE COUNTRY RETREAT, A SOUTHERN HIGHLANDS WEEKENDER WHERE THE ONLY CHALLENGE IS BRINGING ONESELF TO LEAVE