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Practical Magic

Accessories and furniture that not only look amazing, they make life easier? What a win! Here are some of our favourites

Light Refreshment

With the help of kitchen designer Marina Shahini, this dated kitchen took on a new look and also works more efficiently

National Pride

Proteas have a reputation for being tricky to grow, but if you follow a few simple guidelines, they’ll thrive in your garden

Deck The Walls

Boundary walls have become part of our lives for both privacy and safety. But rather than bemoan the fact, use them to establish interesting features and focal points

Buzz Off

Don’t let mosquitoes spoil balmy summer evenings. Jane Griffiths has advice on growing your own anti-bug herbs.

Bold And Beautiful

Colourful, versatile and easy to grow, bougainvilleas are now available in new compact varieties

A Journey Of Discovery

Oils play a large role in Durban artist Deidre Maree’s artistic expression

Reaching New Heights

A contemporary revamp of this Constantia home resulted in increased light and space

Big Dreams

With a few clever changes, a dated Cape Town apartment was transformed into a bright, contemporary home ideal for a young professional

Everlasting Love

Inspired by the American plains, prairie and meadow gardens not only maintain their interest year round, they’re low maintenance and wildlife friendly

Treasure Islands

Featuring everything from hobs and pop-up plugs to wine fridges and casual dining areas, islands have become the true workhorses of the kitchen

A Grand Affair

Highlighting the elegance of French style at this year’s Lifestyle Garden Design Show is Garden and Home’s sponsored garden, ‘Classique Magnifique’

Natural Sanctuary

In this bedroom’s modern update, nature took centre stage both inside and out

Quick Silver

Not only are silver-leafed plants eye-catching in their own right, they make the perfect foil for brightly coloured blooms

Open Wide

Even though this farm-style house is situated on an estate with a clear architectural code, it has been interpreted in an original way

Inside Story

Increase the efficiency of your kitchen and make the most of the storage space with these clever ideas

Green Scene

This estate home is all about maximising space and indoor-outdoor flow

Packed With Personality

Despite their compact proportions, these small kitchens are big on style.

Talking Scents

Whether a tree, climber, bulb or perennial, these indigenous plants are delightfully perfumed.

A Week By The Lake

Jill Jacques steps into history, enjoying the beauty of the lakes of northern Italy where time stands still.

Embracing The Past

Selected for year-round interest, plants such as aloes, Albuca nelsonii and agapanthus soften the terraces that define this revamped garden

Grande Torino

Baroque architecture, splendid shopping and delicious food and wine make Turin, a former World Design Capital, a must-see writes Judy Bryant

A Modern Twist

To update the veranda of this country house in Gauteng, interior designer Claire Clarke looked to the past

Wild And Wonderful

Embrace botanicals, both printed and fresh, and use them to add the wow factor. Floral designer Heike Hayward demonstrates how to make it work beautifully.

Treading Lightly

Blending with its natural surrounds, this house was designed to disrupt the landscape as little as possible.

Island Style

With its fascinating history, deep clear water and picturesque harbour, the island of Kastellorizo makes a perfect sun-soaked destination.

NATURE'S bounty

Filled with edibles and herbs, this tiny vegetable garden is proof that good things come in small packages.

Health-Giving Herbs

Boost your health and immune system with these wonder plants.

Far Pavilions

This sprawling home captures the awe-inspiring views of the wetlands and mountains that surround it.

Guy Harris

Lighting designer and owner of Cape-based Newport Lighting Concepts and Design shares some of his favourite things.