SA Decor & Design

A tile may only occupy a small part of a room, but its impact extends far beyond the surface. It influences the way natural light is reflected, how spacious a room feels, and how well it performs through years of everyday living. While colour and pattern often guide the initial decision, the team at Ferreira’s believes the most successful projects begin by asking a few practical questions before making a final selection. 1.

In winter, winter lighting comfort with Tom Dixon starts with the way a room feels when the light changes. As the days become shorter in the southern hemisphere, Casarredo highlights how interiors naturally begin to ask for softer textures, deeper tones & a slower pace. Lighting plays one of the most important roles in this shift. It is what takes a space from practical to lived-in, creating warmth without adding clutter.

Selling a home involves more than setting the right asking price. Before buyers even consider the number of bedrooms or the size of the backyard, they begin forming opinions based on what they see and how the space makes them feel. Those first impressions often influence whether they’ll schedule a viewing, make an offer, or move on to the next listing. Fortunately, creating a home that appeals to buyers doesn’t always require expensive renovations.

The new and slender Geberit CleanLine30 shower channel is the perfect drain solution to enhance the look and functionality of fully tiled shower areas. CleanLine30 demonstrates just how functional modern design can be, with its slender 43mm wide profile that fits seamlessly into any size of shower. It is available in four lengths from 90 to 160 cm and can be shortened as required, ensuring a precise fit for virtually any shower space.

After years of exhibiting and teaching at leading institutions around the world, acclaimed South African artist Zanele Muholi returns home with a landmark solo exhibition that celebrates more than two decades of artistic practice, activism, and storytelling. The Zanele Muholi exhibition, Kanye Nawe, opening at Southern Guild Cape Town from 18 July to 10 September 2026, marks a significant moment not only in Muholi’s career but also in South Africa’s contemporary cultural landscape.

Some patterns never lose their relevance. They evolve quietly, moving effortlessly between centuries, materials, and design styles while remaining as compelling today as they were hundreds of years ago. Herringbone is one of those rare examples, continuing to shape contemporary interiors through a combination of understated elegance, practical performance, and enduring craftsmanship. Its story began long before it became associated with beautifully crafted flooring and luxurious woven rugs.

This August, Frankfurt RheinMain continues its inspiring journey as World Design Capital 2026, demonstrating how thoughtful design can become a powerful catalyst for urban renewal, sustainability and social connection. Under the guiding theme Design for Democracy.

At Milan Design Week, where the world’s leading designers, architects and innovators gather to shape the future of design, Heimtextil once again demonstrated why it remains a global force in textile innovation. Celebrating its ongoing partnerships with internationally acclaimed designer Patricia Urquiola and the visionary collective Alcova Milano, Heimtextil showcased the power of collaboration, creativity and forward-thinking design at the iconic Villa Pestarini.

For nearly four decades, Africotta has championed a slower, more considered approach to craftsmanship, with handmade Africotta tiles defining its design philosophy. In an era where precision manufacturing has become the norm, handmade Africotta tiles continue to celebrate the subtle imperfections and individuality that can only be achieved by hand. The South African brand, Africotta, continues to celebrate the subtle imperfections and individuality that can only be achieved by hand.

You walk into a showroom, spot a magnificent king bed, and immediately picture yourself living your best ‘hotel life’. Completely understandable. But here is the thing… that king bed has to fit into an actual room. This is why bed sizes are one of the most important decisions anyone will make when setting up a bedroom. At The Mattress Warehouse, it has been seen more times than can be counted. The bed arrives, the delivery team squeezes it in, and suddenly there is no room for a bedside table.