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This restoration involved a cluster of Cape buildings in a valley beneath the Swartberg mountain range, consisting of a main house and two barns, plus a store. 

Geometry traditionally belongs in math class, but today it's become a popular term with bathroom designers. Using geometric shapes can create a dynamic space in a home and add personality to your bathroom

Benchtop sinks are popular now but spare a thought for a clean look and ease of cleaning. The deep sinks in this marble topped vanity are under-mounted for exactly these reasons

Tall banks of cabinetry and appliances are demurely set back into the walls in this contemporary kitchen within a revamped cottage interior

The windows on this home perform double duty. The glass curtain window wall maximises views from the interior, and opens up the home from the outside 

The cool look and touch of matt stainless steel on the island cabinetry is balanced with an organic, natural and wide plank French oak floor in this Italian-influenced kitchen.

A contemporary chandelier comprised of floating 'bubbles' draws the eye up in this dramatic double-height entranceway to an upmarket home

The cold season is coming, is your property ready? These tips will help get things sorted before Jack Frost comes a-calling. Your family and your largest investment deserve it.

This renovation makes most of a limited space, with the resulting three pavillion home a picture of contemporary, economical design and filtered natural light

While this new home from Urbane Projects offers a private face to the street, the outdoor area is expansive, stylish and considered

Set on a modest footprint, this see-through, three-level home climbs to the sun and views and is so well ventilated, the heat pumps were done away with 

The finishing touch of any kitchen is perfect tapware. Tap designer and manufacturer Methven shares some aspects to consider when making this all important design choice