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It’s hardly surprising that “loadshedding” was one of the most searched words on Google in South Africa in 2019, according to business news website Business Insider. To put it in perspective: it was more popular than Meghan Markle or Game of Thrones.
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EDITOR Wicus Pretorius • editor@homemag.co.za CAPE TOWN OFFICE 20th Floor, Media24 Building, 40 Heerengracht, Cape Town Cape Town postal address PO Box 1802, Cape Town, 8000 Office Manager Amina Essop 021 406 2401 JOHANNESBURG OFFICE Media Park B
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What’s New
Studio G’s Palmero collection (R800/m) is now available in SA, exclusively at Hertex. This 100% brushed-cotton range features leafy botanicals, statement tropicals, abstract florals, painterly textures and gentle geometrics. Go wild with deep, dark h
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Your Space
Tanya Killerby-Korf of Nelspruit writes I absolutely devour every page of your amazing magazine every single month! It’s pure inspiration for my creative spirit. I recently came across a dressing table on a second-hand site; I’ve wanted one for as lo
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Diary
On Best Laid Plans (Season 1 starts 13 April on the Home Channel, 176 on DStv), homeowners call on the experts when their large-scale renovation projects get the better of them. Architectural designer Charlie Luxton and property developer Sophie Morg
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Creative Corners
Stefan Blom and Albie du Toit of Green Point in Cape Town used the colour pink to create flow and interest in an otherwise dull passage. This space doubles up as a ‘music room’ with Stefan’s piano from childhood. Instead of simply painting a pink fea
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On Display!
STOCKISTS @home 0860 834 834, home.co.za Blink 021 434 0541, theblinkshop.co.za Haus 0860 437 839, hertexhaus.co.za Knus knus.co MRP Home 0800 212 535, mrphome.com Poetry 0860 5555 29, poetrystores.co.za Rialheim rialheim.co.za Sheet Street 0800 212
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What A Facelift!
WHO LIVES HERE? Jenna and Eugene Theron WHERE Stanford SIZE 280m² Just before the birth of their son Emmett, Eugene and Jenna Theron fell in love with a derelict 1970s dwelling in the historical village of Stanford in the Western Cape. Luckily, th
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Total: R121 150
Second-hand container (6m) 24 000 Interior subframe timber 4 500 Insulation 3 500 Wood cladding (interior) 3 800 Nutec (interior) 2 000 Ceiling panels (kitchen) 800 Aluminium sliding door 3 500 2 aluminium windows 3 000 Cupboards 8 500 Kitchen counte
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Christian’s Building Tips For Containers
• Check your local authority’s regulations for this type of structure. • Make sure the container is level before starting any work. • Plan carefully and use every centimetre. Draw plans for everything, including cross-sections. • Insulation is import
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‘ Junk Is My Thing! ’
WHO LIVES HERE? Carla and Charles Duckitt WHERE Voëlklip, Hermanus SIZE 340m² Hermanus has always held special memories for Carla and Charles Duckitt. Charles’s family has spent many holidays there over the years, and the tranquil atmosphere of V
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The Challenges
While the Therons love the look of their copper plumbing fittings, the installation turned out to be a bit tricky and time-consuming. “And we miss modern-day mixers!” says Jenna. “I wouldn’t recommend a painted floor if you have kids and animals as i
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On The Art
Jenna collects artworks and loves to hunt for bargains. Here are her top tips: • Never walk past a second-hand shop – sometimes five minutes is all you need to discover a hidden gem. Visit regularly so you don’t miss out on new arrivals. • Let friend
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Think Big, On A Small Scale
WHO LIVES HERE? Christian Greyling WHERE Pretoria SIZE 14.4m² “ It’s difficult for an architect to live in a home that someone else has designed,” says architecture student Christian Greyling. “You view your own space differently and you think cri
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Contacts And Stockists
a.b.e. Construction Chemicals 0860 223 773, abe.co.za Africon Rooftiles 021 845 7476, africonroof.com Bay Joinery 044 695 2233 BUCO 0861 174 273, buco.co.za Builders 0860 284 533, builders.co.za Coastline Timber Merchants 082 613 4732, coast-line.co.
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‘We Made It Our Own’
WHO LIVES HERE? Anwar Davids and Simoné Visagie-Davids with their kids Noah (3) and Isah (eight months old) WHERE Zeekoevlei, Cape Town SIZE 174m2 Simoné Visagie-Davids always knew that she and her husband Anwar Davids would one day either build t
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Best Buys And Top Tips
• Hofmeyr-Mills Auctioneers in Wynberg has a good selection of antique/second-hand furniture that Simoné buys at a fraction of the price; she then puts her own stamp on it so it fits in with their monochrome palette. The couple bought a sideboard for
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Q&A WITH SIMONÉ
What is your design philosophy? A monochrome palette is timeless and minimalist with strong clean lines, which makes it easy to mix and match décor. I love open spaces that flow easily as well as a soft layered look and warm textures. You love buyin
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Total: R150 000
Structural work (demolishing walls, chopping up and screeding floors, replacing all windows, fixing pool, bathroom fittings etc) 80 000 Kitchen (stone tops, kiaat doors) 30 000 Miscellaneous (vanity, towel rail, aircon, etc) 40 000 ■
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Stockists And Contacts
a.b.e. Construction Chemicals 0860 223 773, abe.co.za Gumtree gumtree.co.za Hofmeyr-Mills Auctioneers 021 761 1803 La Grange Interiors 021 447 3508, lagrangeinteriors.co.za MRP Home 0800 212 535, mrphome.com Natural Stone Warehouse 021 556 0202
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ENTER & WIN
Whether you are a seasoned renovator or a novice who has never held a trowel, now is your chance to enter our popular Fix it with Flair competition in partnership with Paint Master! A highlight on the Home calender, this contest offers readers the op
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Softer ON THE EYE
Hard labour 5/10 Skill level 7/10 Time needed Depends on size of the surface area; keep the drying time before and after application in mind Material costs Spirits of salts R50 for 5L, white cement R70 for 5kg, sealant R250 for 1L • Choose a wall
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Quick Questions
Q: Who made the industrial-style fridge-like cupboard doors in the kitchen on page 43 of your November 2019 issue? – Ian McKean via Facebook A: The homeowners had the doors custom made by Stefan Diener of Diener Cupboards (082 940 2889, diener@twk
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Ask The Experts
Dieter Geiger of Cape Town writes We’re renovating our 60-year-old house and would like to reuse the steel-frame windows. They’ve been painted and are still in good nick, despite some superficial rust. Is it worth it to remove the paint, treat the ru
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Stash It Or Trash It?
Johan Scholtemeijer of Bethal writes I inherited this ‘Blue Cups’ painting by Bettie Cilliers-Barnard; can you tell me how much it’s worth? Kayleen Wrigley of Walker Scott Art Advisory replies This painting by Bettie Cilliers-Barnard is typical of
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Book Your Spot At Home’s First DÉCOR SCHOOL
Are you a creative décor enthusiast who wants every corner of your home to be picture-perfect? Or have you always been curious about what a Home photo shoot entails, how to plan and prepare for it, what should be in your styling kit if you want to ma
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Animal Antics
Your pooch will love Hunter’s Crunchy Biscuits (R134/150g; takealot.com, selected supermarkets and pet stores). They’re available in two delicious flavours, apple and orange, and not only are they gluten-free, making them suitable for pets with glute
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Tips For Frost
Where early frosts can be expected, change your watering programme to mid-morning to allow plants to dry out and soil to warm up before nightfall. Also protect plants with a commercial frost cover, which lets in water and light so it can be left on p
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Gardening Notebook
The promise of a colourful spring garden begins at this time of autumnal splendour when the earth’s temperature cools down. Now’s the time to plant indigenous and exotic spring-flowering bulbs so that they will be in full bloom after the winter month
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Keep Cool With Isoboard
IsoBoard offers an easy-to-install insulation solution to fit to new builds or retrofit to existing buildings. This enables your home to manage external temperature fluctuations with ease, maintaining comfortable living and working spaces for the lif
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Garden Goodies
It is not a petunia or a Calibrachoa, but the new Petchoa ‘BeautiCal’, which combines the best of both. These plants flower like Calibrachoa, with a multitude of blooms in a wide range of colours. The blooms are larger, closer in size to petunias, bu
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BETWEEN THE mountains AND THE ocean
WHO LIVES HERE? Larisa and Hubert Brody, their teenage children Rebecca and Alex, and Sputnik the Schnauzer WHERE Somerset West SIZE OF GARDEN 1ha TYPE OF SOIL Clay From a mish-mash of all sorts of different plants to the picture of breathtaking
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Garden Rooms
A parterre was created at the front door – this is a formal bed with neatly trimmed knee-high Japanese privet (Ligustrum ibota) hedges forming a pattern. Initially, Larisa planted black mondo grass and lamb’s ear in-between but they failed to thrive.
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Maintenance
Another benefit of mass planting is that it reduces your workload and ensures a more economical and waterwise garden. Since the entire bed has the same water requirements, you can irrigate accordingly without wasting water. “Maintenance is also easie
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IT’S A Numbers Game
A large group of one type of plant in a bed or garden room adds impact to your garden and also requires less work. Stellenbosch garden expert Pietman Diener explains: “Mass plantings have many benefits and can be used in both large and smaller garden
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Suitable Plants
Agapanthus is always a dependable plant perfect for mass groupings and these days there are many different varieties from which to choose. Larger plants with showy flowers such as Agapanthus ‘Blue Flare’ and A. ‘Purple Delight’ are perfect for mass p
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Cheaper By The Dozen
This recipe is a combination of a Scotch egg (a boiled egg wrapped in sausage, crumbed and fried) and my favourite curried potato dish by Australian chef Bill Granger. Serves 6 • Preparation time: 1 hour Cooking time: 30 minutes • 6 medium eggs•
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Potstickers
Makes about 24 wonton wrappers Mix the following ingredients in a bowl, ready for use: • about 200g pork mince*• 2 spring onions, chopped• 1cm fresh ginger, peeled and finely grated• 15ml soy sauce• pinch of white pepper• 15ml sesame oil• fresh c
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Food & Drinks
The 40cm Salt & Pepper Raffia serving board made from acacia wood (R699, home.co.za) has been designed using multiple panels of wood for a unique look inspired by parquet flooring patterns. Stunning! Enjoy an enchanting experience on the lawns of T
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Of Cannons And Turtle Doves
It’s five o’clock in the morning – the day is yet a distant promise – and I wake up with murder on my mind. I need a slingshot. No, a gun. And it doesn’t have to be a small one either. A cannon will do just fine. Anything with a bang loud enough to b
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We’ve Got Supper Sorted!
Under R130 • Serves 4 Preparation time: 20 minutes • Cooking time: 20 minutes • 4 large gem squash• 400g lean mince• 15ml olive oil• 1 clove garlic, chopped• 1 red chilli, chopped• 250ml frozen mixed • 200ml ready-made cheese sauce• 250ml grated Ch

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