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When we started planning this special issue, I was trying to get approval from the City of Cape Town for a small project at my house in Tamboerskloof, our creative editor Marian was busy with an entire home renovation in Plettenberg Bay, and our food editor Johané had just finished an extension on her family's home in Durbanville. Beatrice, our features editor, had also recently done a complete home revamp, our copy editor Gill was in the throes of a bathroom makeover, and I know that Andrew, our art director, is always busy with a hammer or a paintbrush. Because that's how we roll. “Living the brand”, as they say. I joked the other day that it's probably more a case of “surviving the brand” because when we see all…

PAINT COLOUR Laminin Paints Midnight Blue WHO LIVES HERE? Francoisnette van Hoogstraten and her children, Henco (19) and Liane (15) WHERE Die Boord, Stellenbosch SIZE 379m2 (excluding outbuildings) LIBRARY “My husband was an avid reader so I had the bookshelf custom built to house all his books,” says Francoisnette. “The dark navy-blue walls and ceiling give the space a cosy, dramatic atmosphere. The palette also makes wintry days feel less chilly.” Bookcase by HJ Projects STOEP The stoep with its Indonesian sofa and chairs leads out from the living room. Francoisnette converted a wooden chest, previously a box for a solar light system, into a coffee table by adding castors on the bottom. LOUNGE The lounge was updated with grey floors and light walls, as well as a striking Indian…

WHO LIVES HERE? Justine and Richard Bosman with their cats Prince Harry, Pumba, Princess Fleah and her kitten Rocky WHERE Bo-Kaap, Cape Town SIZE 210m2 PAINT COLOUR Plascon Satin Black KITCHEN The entrance to the house was moved to the kitchen, where newly fitted black cupboards complement the well-balanced monochrome look seen throughout the interior. “Our island has plenty of counter space and it makes cooking very easy,” says Richard, who jokes that he cooks every night “at a moment's notice and on demand”. When buying a bright green-and-orange building that used to be a German horror film producer's office, it goes without saying that you are in for a substantial, hair-raising renovation. “But we were very much attracted to the city view,” Justine Bosman explains. In 2014, Justine and…

THE OWNER Pieter Hoffman WHERE Carnarvon, Northern Cape Karoo SIZE 150m2 with a 19m2 stoep STOEP The old cement floor was refurbished with Duram Flexement and sealed with Woodoc 45. Pieter says this is a winning formula that he uses on all his properties. LIVING ROOM The turquoise paint for the walls was specially mixed for Pieter after a consultation with Nadine Vosloo of Tjhoko Paint. “It creates life and energy. Just look at how it picks up the colours in the Tretchikoff artworks,” he says. The ball-shaped lamps and furniture are second-hand buys from local residents. “The furniture was old, but some of it had never been used,” says Pieter. PAINT COLOUR Tjhoko Paint Creative Crystal In the most picturesque street in Carnarvon, photographer Greg Cox and I park…

On the outside When renovating her home in Simon's Town, architectural interior consultant Arti Canaris of Artic Design Solutions converted a section of the downstairs area into an Airbnb holiday unit while she transformed the top level into a home for herself. Part of the makeover included a new carport with her en-suite bedroom built above it. Corrugated aluminium sheets, one of Arti's favourite materials to work with, were used to clad the home's exterior. “This blends in with the South African Navy warehouses in our area and adds a sense of history,” says Arti. “The darker colour also blends into the environment; so much so that when I walk on the beach and look up to see my house, it's quite a struggle to find it!” A laser-cut side…

You can't just knock down any interior wall when you renovate, says Rory Bands of architectural firm The Plan Co, who helped Francoisnette with her project. Interior walls often need to be removed to improve the flow of a home. “It's especially necessary when separate rooms hinder interaction between members of the household,” says Rory. However, not just any wall can be demolished. “If you break out a load-bearing interior wall, the roof's support is gone and it may collapse,” he cautions. “Francoisnette's house was added to in stages over the years and some interior walls were initially exterior walls, which are usually thicker as they are built with a double layer of bricks. This is a good indication of which walls are load-bearing. You can also climb into the…

WHO LIVES HERE? Herman Lensing and Wilmer Muller with their two pooches, Magda the Golden Retriever and Frans the Goldendoodle WHERE Welgernoed, Cape Town SIZE 271m2 KITCHEN After knocking down several internal walls, the kitchen is now part of the open-plan living area. Naturally, with a chef in residence, the entire house was planned around the kitchen. Although Herman doesn't like wearing bright colours or buying bold décor, he feels completely different about colour when it comes to cooking. “Anything to do with food should be colourful,” he says. “When I cook something, I use a red pot – or any colour for that matter, as long as it's bright.” As a result, the kitchen cabinets are a feast for the eyes with bright yellow, red and blue cookware. Herman…

WHO LIVES HERE? Lefras Uys WHERE Birdhaven, Johannesburg SIZE 123m2, plus 9m2 stoep and 75m2 garden SUNROOM This space is the best place to be in winter. “Since the room is so small, I painted the walls and ceiling the same colour. I started with Luscious Lemon from Duram,” explains Lefras. “But it was too bright so I took the almost full can of paint back to Build It in Craighall Park. I wanted a shade of mustard, so they mixed the lemon-yellow with Plascon Grecian Gold. It came out a sort of lime-green, which I really love.” His mom was fond of using the expression “so that your soul can find rest”, says Lefras. And now that his apartment has been renovated, he knows exactly what she meant by…

THE OWNERS Maret and Hannes Mouton, and their son, Johan (5) WHERE Porterville district, Western Cape SIZE 44m2 with a 72m2 deck BATHROOM The spacious bathroom was built onto the back of the container home and has excellent daylight, thanks to transparent roof sheets. The structure consists of a wooden frame resting on a concrete slab. It has fibre cement panels as walls; these are finished with plasterboard on the inside. “My wife really loves a beautiful yet simple bathroom,” says Hannes. “We wanted people to feel spoiled and in touch with nature.” BEDROOMS By foregoing the standard bathroom normally included in the fully-fitted container home, the Moutons were able to have two bedrooms of equal size, each with a sliding door to the deck. “I don't want two couples…

ON THIS FLOOR Cemcrete in the colour Vanilla Bean DECORATIVE CEMENTITIOUS OVERLAY This is the smooth layer on top of a solid concrete base. A host of products is available in an array of natural colours – such as those manufactured by Cemcrete (pictured here), Technical Finishes, Paintsmiths, Coprox and Stucco Italiano. Most manufacturers recommend using an approved installer for this job. PRICE Between R215 and R700/m², depending on the manufacturer and thickness of the application. In most instances, the surface must be specially prepared before the overlay can be applied. Remember! All prices in this feature exclude installation costs, unless otherwise stated. Using a professional to do the job will ensure the best results. The prices also exclude any preparation costs for the floors. #1 CEMENT Durable, hygienic and…

WHO LIVES HERE? Karin Cronjé and her three Yorkshire Terriers WHERE Franschhoek SIZE 247m2 PAINT COLOUR Spraymate Moss Green Stoep tiles from CTM ENTRANCE A stock of firewood on the stoep hints at the cosy, sociable atmosphere that awaits beyond the front door. Karin bought the wire locker in Riebeek-Kasteel some years ago and has spraypainted and repurposed it several times. KITCHEN Karin created a modern open-plan kitchen in the living area by breaking out some of the kitchen walls. New aluminium stacking doors and windows ensure that the house gets loads of natural light, and the back garden feels as if it's part of the interior. Karin made the chairs herself from frames she bought and spray-painted with Hammerite. The wooden seats and backrests are also her handiwork. Karin…

COTTAGE WHO LIVES HERE? Frané and Rossouw Labuschagne with their children, Joubert (almost 3) and Nina (9 months), as well as Zuzu the Labrador and Penny the sheepdog WHERE Wilderness, Southern Cape SIZE 60m2 STRUCTURE What would have been a single garage is now a charming stone cottage where the Labuschagnes and their two children live. “I had to give up my dream of a double garage because I couldn't bring myself to cut down a beautiful old indigenous tree on the south side,” says Rossouw. The hard pear (Olinia ventosa) towers over the top and right-hand side of the cottage. Frané's father, Jan Els of Hout Carpentry, made gorgeous garage doors as a gift for the couple. These now serve as a front door. Frané says this is her…

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WHO LIVES HERE? Christelle and Piet van Wyk, their kids Magreet (22), Willem (19) and Emma (18), Mango the Weimaraner and Frikkie the rescue pooch WHERE Northcliff, Johannesburg SIZE 400m2 PAINT COLOURS Plascon Phantom Ship (all steelwork) and Dulux Grey Steel 1 (dining room wall) PAINT COLOUR Dulux Grey Steel 1 When Christelle and Piet van Wyk decided to view a neglected house with turquoise fascias “just for the fun of it” in 2017, its modernist architecture made a lasting impression. It is, after all, their favourite style. The house was built by architect EW Buchanan in 1966, Christelle suspects as his own residence. The clean lines of the iconic architecture, the perfect north-facing orientation, and quality finishes such as parquet floors eventually convinced them to put in an offer,…

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Living rooms 1 Most living rooms have a TV, but one that isn't in use is just a big ‘black hole’ – and it can ruin your décor! Consider creating a ‘camouflage’ for your TV with clever decorating tricks: design a gallery wall that surrounds the screen, include a shelf that also displays ornaments and plants to soften the look, or install striking wallpaper as a distracting backdrop. 2 Any window that will reflect light on the TV must have sufficient block-out window dressings or shutters – especially for daytime viewing. 3 If you still have a traditional dish for DStv, hide the cabling required to get the signal to your TV. These days, DStv offers a streaming service; if your budget allows, invest in a smart TV so there…