LOOK: Not only did a Camps Bay family get a sleek new deck, the wood from the old one was used for panelling

Vivien Horler|Published

The brief to Cape Town carpenter Cornel Botha was: Create a sweeping deck leading from the back door to the steps up to the old upper deck.

Renovating? Look at how this builder finds the sweet spot between clients' wants, needs and budget

Vivien Horler|Published

Pieter Venter of Space Man says he brings his experience to find the sweet spot between what the client wants, what is doable and the budget. Here he takes us through ...

LOOK: Top architects transform a Cape Town home into a boutique hotel

Vivien Horler and Vivian Warby|Published

Architect Lauren Bolus and the team from Make Studio transformed a private home into a magnificent boutique hotel.

Are you renovating to sell, rent or just for yourself? These are things you have to consider. . .

Vivien Horler|Published

It’s important to understand the different imperatives here – what you like and want in your home might not be for everyone. Here are some guidelines to help you ...

Follow these renovation dos and don'ts to get more bang for your buck if or when you decide to sell your home

Vivien Horler|Published

If you’re thinking of doing renovations without spending an absolute fortune, what is a good idea and what should you avoid?

Help Dominic get to Glasgow - #COP26

Vivien Horler|Published

The voice of SA environmental writer and activist Dominic Naidoo will be heard at the 16th UN Climate Change Conference of Youth provided he can attract enough funding. ...

Kitchens are busy spaces and get grubby fast. Here’s how to get yours spotless

Vivien Horler|Published

The kitchen is high-traffic area that can be tough to keep clean, and great hacks to keep it spick and span are always welcome.

Kitchen renovation disasters and how to avoid them - these moms tell all

Vivien Horler|Published

How do you know designers’ ideas will work for you and your family’s needs? Welcome the Renovating Moms who don’t mince words on what works and what doesn’t.

How to use lighting to create excitement in a room

Vivian Warby and Vivien Horler|Published

Lighting is crucial to add atmosphere to a room and make it a snug place to nest when it’s chilly outside.

7 hot decor looks to warm your home

Vivien Horler|Published

Designer Nkuli Nhleko fills us in on the trends that are sizzling this season

How turn your bedroom into a warm and nurturing boudoir

Vivien Horler|Published

Designer Manuela Candido walks us through six ways to set about creating a warm, comforting boudoir, which appeals to all our senses.

How to choose the best heater to keep the chill at bay this winter

Vivien Horler|Published

With winter around the corner, the shops are showcasing all sorts of heaters to keep your home warm. Home Improver did a comparison and came up with some pointers. ...

Durban siblings take on recycling for a good cause

Vivien Horler|Published

A pair of teens from Amaoti, in Inanda near Durban, have taken on the challenge of recycling.

Artist puts corrugated iron on the map

Vivien Horler|Published

Gloriously imperfect. That’s how graphic designer and artist Mark Hilltout describes his ’canvas’ – old, used and often rusty corrugated iron.

Take a look inside Joburg’s luxurious Gatsby home

Vivien Horler and Vivian Warby|Published

Perched on a ridge above Joburg, with views over the city and beyond, is a luxurious house which takes its inspiration from around the world.

Party survival tactics

Vivien Horler|Published

So much is centred around the home this season, whether you are visiting friends and family in their home or they in yours. Many of us will also have a house full ...

Strength of Joburg women inspire Ugandan artist

Vivien Horler|Published

And now the artist who, inspired by his mother, focuses on creating canvases that embody women’s strength, will hold his first solo exhibition. He has been painting ...

Affordable housing: Red tape must be shorter

Vivien Horler|Published

The need for affordable housing in South Africa’s cities is both a major political problem and a potential threat to stability, yet lengthy and complex regulatory ...

AirBnB brings in billions

Vivien Horler|Published

AirBnB is becoming a financial force to be reckoned with in the South African accommodation sector. A survey conducted by the company based on host earnings and ...

Price decline: Can you afford to buy a luxury home yet?

Vivien Horler|Published

Property professionals say the industry, especially in the luxury residential market, is in the doldrums, but this can be good news for people with aspirations. ...

Your parking bay could earn you money

Vivien Horler|Published

Renting out your driveway, garage or parking bay could earn you up to R17000 a year, and could be the property play you have been looking for to make extra cash. ...

CAPE TOWN: Our insider's guide to Muizenberg

Vivien Horler|Published

[gallery ids="44119,44120,44121"]British poet Sir Rudyard Kipling visited and immortalised the long white beach - and the wind - in his verse: “White as the sand ...

Property’s marriage of traditional and digital

Vivien Horler|Published

Digital disruption has shaken the estate agency world, revolutionising every aspect within it. But bosses say traditional methods and elements – including estate ...

Outdoor cushions’ survival

Vivien Horler|Published

QI want to smarten up my patio with bold, attractive cushions, but it is a pain to put them away every evening. I want something I can leave out that will resist ...

Off-plan or existing: which type of home is right for your pocket?

Vivien Horler|Published

When buying a home, one of the first questions you need to ask is: do you want an existing property or do you want to build a new home? If you want to build, do ...