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Home is a practical, inspiring guide for the home and garden that enables people to make their home prettier and increase the value – inside and outside. The magazine makes life easier for people wanting to buy a home, build, or make alterations, or even try their hand at gardening, cooking and decorating. Home doesn't just demonstrate what looks good – it explains what adds value, and why. The magazine offers readers affordable and accessible choices, help with do-it-yourself projects, and provide advice for renovations. It’s for men and women with ordinary lives, ordinary careers and ordinary homes; people who want to add value to their home with a limited budget.

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THE FUN IN functional • Interior designer Sihan Wiid of Mink Interiors introduced contemporary design elements in this family home, which now balances function and personal expression perfectly.

What’s new

Barnhouse WITH A TWIST • This farm-style Overberg home boasts two new barns connected by a glass structure.

LIGHT, TEXTURE form & flow • An architect, interior architect and landscape architect show how teamwork transformed a 1960s house in an authentic yet contemporary way.

‘Tell your own story’ • These homeowners introduced organic shapes, texture, a tranquil atmosphere and precious memories to put their stamp on this charming cottage.

Hello summeer! • There’s nothing quite like the much-loved South African stoep. Draw inspiration from these inviting spaces…

Let’s go shopping!

Take a seat • SET THE SCENE WITH FABULOUS OUTDOOR DINING CHAIRS

Glow up! • ADD SHINE TO YOUR OUTDOOR TABLE WITH A STYLISH LAMP

WHEN opportunity knocks… • Bought as an investment, this house went from a basic brick ‘box’ to a contemporary head-turner.

Bag a brick wall • Protect an unplastered wall with this technique – it adds character and is light on the pocket!

Ask the experts • Keen to explore playful design or ready to identify your own décor style? Just ask – we’ll find the answers.

Animal antics

How to care for a senior cat • Letitia Stassen of KZN Midlands writes My cat is nine years old – should I change her diet and general care?

Gardening notebook

CROSSWORD #187

A florall affair • The prospect of an empty nest gave Emma Hudson a new focus in her garden – and resulted in two exciting ventures.

Lets’ do LUNCH! • A daytime feast should be fun and fabulous! Create a fresh menu with delicious hero ingredients used two ways – simply choose your favourite recipes.

Buttermilk crumbed chicken • Make this classic takeaway at home – but give it a twist.

We’ve got supper sorted!

Food & drinks

The stories that linger on the stoep • A recent visit to the Hantam Karoo brought back bitter-sweet childhood memories for Karin Brynard.