Lifestyle and Decor

When it comes to property insights, Private Property doesn’t stop at the structural and financial aspects but extends to the interior as well. In the dynamic Lifestyle and Décor section, visitors get a colourful glimpse of the interior trends, landscaping solutions, home living and neighbourhood news. Here’s a look at the categories you can find in Lifestyle and Décor:

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Lifestyle and Decor

Colour your world

Did you know that in the 15th Century it was traditional to get married in a green wedding dress? That’s because green was the colour of fertility. Today the bride is almost always in white, which connotes purity. While ...

Style on tap
Lifestyle and Decor

Style on tap

Styles may change but kitchens and bathrooms will always play an important role in the home, says Liza Watermeyer, Retail and Display Co-ordinator at Tile Africa.

Fine dining trends
Lifestyle and Decor

Fine dining trends

The recession seems to have wafted away in a haze of kimchi-scented, sustainably caught seafood, and the world’s finest eateries are busier than ever before.

Live green; save bucks
Lifestyle and Decor

Live green; save bucks

The Green Building Council of SA’s My Green Home campaign is aimed at reducing domestic electricity, water and waste. Since April this year, the Ngewena family has lowered its impact on the planet by practicing an ...

Shelf improvement
Lifestyle and Decor

Shelf improvement

Modern-day storage solutions are as stylish as they are functional. Here, organisational strategies for turning clutter into character.

Milnerton area and property guide
Lifestyle and Decor

Milnerton area and property guide

Milnerton is the oldest suburb along the northern stretch of Table Bay. It is also one of Cape Town’s most central, offering a seaside lifestyle.

Parkhurst connects
Lifestyle and Decor

Parkhurst connects

There are a number of reasons that people aspire to living in Parkhurst. Beautifully renovated homes which smack of a bygone era, a unique café culture, a sense of community and a hugely popular park are but a few. Now, ...

One hit wonders
Lifestyle and Decor

One hit wonders

Buyer’s remorse is usually associated with expensive purchases. When you pledge a substantial portion of your salary to a bank so that you can afford a home, it’s not uncommon to feel concern. But there are plenty of other ...

Mythbusters
Lifestyle and Decor

Mythbusters

Fact: when you purchase a property, you’d like it to increase in value so that when you decide to sell, you’ll get more out than what you put in. This is the nature of all business. But this means you need to know what will ...

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