Interior Design: West Coast Holiday Cottages
Project Brief: These small, neglected apartments were ideally situated on a hill overlooking the St Helena Bay coastline. The location was no doubt the biggest drawing card for the new owner. Each of the 4 units has 2 bedrooms, a bathroom and an open-plan living and dining area, all fitted into a compact 41sqm. A […]
Home Renovation 101: Seeing the potential in a home
I have a bit of experience when it comes to home renovation. As much as I aspire to one day move into an entirely newly built house, the older homes in need of a little imagination have always gotten my attention. I enjoy walking into a space that is unloved and underused, and seeing what it could be.
Keep the Heat High and the Electricity Bill Low!
Did you know that you lose an awful lot of heat through your windows? Especially here in South Africa, where double glazing is not very common. Luckily, you don’t have to go through the trouble of replacing your window – you can keep the chill outside of your home this winter by covering the windows […]
How to put together an interior design concept
One of the most significant challenges when starting a new interior project is getting the concept right. But where do you even start?! Use this handy step-by-step guide to put together a concept that looks good and works for your budget – without breaking a sweat! Lets first look at what a concept is and […]
12 things I learned in home economics
I think it won’t come as a great shock when I say that I had home economics in high school. It wasn’t a particularly popular subject, except when we did practicals when all the boys would line up at the door to share in the spoils. But honestly, I found home-ec to be one of […]
UPDATE! 5 Great Ideas on Stocking Up Your Bar Cart For Winter
With the cooler weather settling in, it’s time to consider how you’re going to be spending your time inside this winter. Think cosy evenings watching movies, sitting around the fireplace with a good book, or playing hide-and-seek inside with the kids.
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 […]