The modular sofa that will make you want to play with your furniture
Sofa shopping can really be a challenge: it’s too big, too small, not the right fabric, it’s just not flexible enough, or you just don’t know what you’re supposed to be looking out for. But then local design legend, Weylandts, came up with the Easy Living Modular Sofa that combines extreme quality and comfort with […]
The Most Inspiring Things This September
September on Homeology has always been about storage and decluttering. Because I am a tad OCD, I am often compelled to have a vigorous declutter this time of year (and at other times of the year as well, but that is a different matter). What I find this year though, is that my decluttering is […]
Youthful window dressing trends for the young and young at heart
Window dressing has the ability to make a room look complete, it’s the ultimate finishing touch that adds warmth, character, texture, and colour. I live on a farm in the beautiful Franschhoek valley – I know, I am incredibly blessed! And with the mother of all storms raging outside today, I am reminded of a […]
4 great reasons to install aluminium security shutters this year
Shutters have been used in homes for centuries, and while the function has remained the same, the style and materials have been greatly improved over the years. Modern aluminium security shutters have become synonymous with slick minimalist style and practicality, with their beautiful lines adding interest to a window or door opening. But there is […]
2017 trends: Authenticity, Optimism & Futurism
The new year has arrived with what feels like some unexpectedness. I am so relaxed after an amazing holiday that I can’t quite believe 3 weeks are over and that everything is starting again. But the intention of new beginnings synonymous with the 1 January is somehow a lot stronger this year, maybe because the […]
8 tips for decorating small rooms
It can be a daunting task to decorate a small space while remaining airy with all the functions you still want it to fulfil. We have found these eight tips for decorating small rooms to be very handy and in most cases, bullet proof! #1 Height and width Use gloss or metallic stripes either horizontally […]
10 tips for using colour in a small room
In any small space, the traditional way of dealing with things would be to keep everything light and neutral to reflect light visually enlarge the room. We have proven that colour in a small space can work magic (see our tiny bathroom make-over here!) and the pictures below just confirm it. While you don’t have […]
Decorating Small: 10 little rooms for little kids
Decorating small rooms for little kids is such a fun subject to explore! If there is any room in the house that needs all the storage that you can find but can get away with a lot of fun elements, it’s the kids’ room. Many homes don’t have the luxury of children having a room […]
CREATIVE spaces: BIG & small
While we are going to be mostly stuck inside during this last mont of winter, we’ve decided to have a look at all the different rooms in our homes in a series called creative spaces: BIG & small. Every space has its own challenges: a big room is difficult to fill with the right proportions […]
Home Decor with Distressed Wood
Earn some serious personality points for your home by adding texture to your home decor with distressed wood. It can be as easy as sanding down a door or furniture piece or by displaying a vintage collection of chopping boards. Exposed furniture The most common mistake a lot of us make is to use too […]