House and Leisure

House and Leisure – For those who want to celebrate all aspects of contemporary, stylish living in South Africa. House and Leisure is more than just a décor magazine. It’s the local premium brand with authority on Stylish SA at Home and Play. A source of warmth and pride, loved for celebrating the positives of life in South Africa, it’s the only decor home magazine that also offers strong leisure and lifestyle editorial content. Please note: this digital version of the magazine does not include the covermount items you would find on printed newsstand copies.

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natural calling • For this issue, we took our cue from the nuances of nature: wide open spaces, earthy tones, textural moods and organic shapes. Here, we offer a snapshot of playful moments from some of our location shoots, and a selection of visuals from local makers using the elements as inspiration for their work

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editor’s eye • Hand-picked to be ambassadors for House and Leisure, these industry experts keep our finger on the pulse

about time • In looking back at House and Leisure’s incredible 28-year contribution to the South African decor and design landscape, we checked in with some of the stalwarts who contributed to its content over the years

of the earth • As the ceramic movement grows, the medium redefines everyday fine art and documents the narrative of our time

a new world • In a post-apocalyptic rebirth, we explore the moods and elements of a novel terrain

forward movement • From biophilic design to the burgeoning NFT trend, we’ve rounded up nine innovative examples that show how creative problem-solving continues to propel us forward

light play • Amid dancing flames and enchanting shadows, candles are having their moment to shine

homecoming • An exciting collaborative collection by TheUrbanative explores home as a sanctuary

eye of the needle • Some of the most profound and boundary-breaking stories in art are being shared using needle and thread

moment in time • Marrying modern pieces with collectibles from a bygone era, we delight in the contrasts and complements of eclectic style viewed through the whimsy of a cinematic lens

new frontier • It’s no secret that we’re passionate about print. In a time of palpable screen fatigue, a good book can be the ultimate unplugged escape. The pages of this collection promise new perspectives, epic adventures and mind-expanding exploration into new worlds

room with a view • Embrace local travel and escape to these wanderlust-worthy spots that are not (too) far off your doorstep. Take your pick of our favourite rooms that offer magnificent views from bed, bath and beyond…

material matters • Nestled in its new home on the idyllic Leeu Estate in Franschhoek, La Petite Colombe’s interior reimagining by design studio MR.is a love letter to local design, craft and collaboration

the tent • An exclusive look at the new Jack’s Camp, its time-warp interiors and grander proportions appearing even more theatrical against a seemingly inconceivable backdrop of the desert gone green

the cabin • Defined by the encounter between land and architecture, Caracal, the new property at Cabine du Cap, is a contemporary sanctuary in the tranquil Klein Karoo

the bungalow • Set on the secluded shores of a tropical turquoise lagoon in southern Mozambique, Sussurro’s restrained, minimal design lets the setting speak for itself

the burrow • Located in the middle of the 114 000-hectare Tswalu Kalahari Reserve, Klein JAN restaurant takes experiential dining to another level – underground

the sand castle • Sandcastle Villa’s singular silhouette sees sculptural towers reach skyward in enigmatic opposition to bold lines that follow the endless...