Architecture articles tips & information

Small Houses: These Top 19 Small Houses Impressed Us

Are you thinking about building a house? But you haven't thought about the financial framework yet? Well, today we took the trouble and put together a list of 19 affordable houses. Of course, we always try to be as accurate in our prices as possible.

16 February, 2024

6 Minimalist Home Designs That Leave You Wanting For More!

Minimalism begins with space and ends with cleanliness. This genre has been trending since before the hashtag boom and consistently finding more innovations along the way. The best thing about minimalism is you never get bored of it.

31 August, 2022

19 Home Designs To Create The Best First Impressions On Everyone

First impressions are the best impressions. 😀Is that something you hear or read before? Is it one of those beliefs you have in your life? Well, then we have the right tips for you right here. Our home is our source of joy, love, and sanctuary.

First impressions: 15 fantastic front door designs

Wondering what material is the perfect choice for a front door design? Welcome to the club, as there are various styles and options to consider as far as personal taste goes. However, there are certain materials that just work better than others, and…

02 February, 2021

The benefits of bigger windows (and how to clean them)

We all know that bigger doesn’t (always) mean better, but when it comes to larger windows for your home, we’re sure you can count some advantages, right? But while big and beautiful windows can really boost your exterior views (among other things), d…

13 January, 2021

How to design the perfect indoor braai area

There is no quick fix to decide on the perfect indoor braai as it is rather a subjective reflection of character, personality and overall choice. However, once determining whether there is space for your braai room, it is also best to determine what…

30 October, 2020

9 smart garage ideas that won't cost thousands of rands

In South Africa, we often need to keep our cars stored neatly and securely away. Not only do they need to be sheltered from harsh weather conditions but they also need to be kept safe from any drivers who could possibly bump our cars if they were par…

27 October, 2020

​The pros and cons of a flat-roof house

South Africa is home to numerous designs and styles when it comes to residential structures, including the all-too familiar flat-roof house. But saying that a roof is 100% flat is actually inaccurate, as a flat-roof design usually has pitch/slant of…

23 October, 2020

9 things you should know before building a container home

One of the more memorable architectural evolutions in recent years, not to mention in terms of sustainable design, has been the re-use of shipping container to become born-again structures, whether for houses, coffee shops, guest bedrooms, play pen f…

22 October, 2020

Adding a house extension: The rules, costs, and ideas

Adding an extension to an existing house can be tricky and costly. But don’t fret if you don’t have any understanding about the rules and regulations (such as Planning Permission, what type of extension would be best to introduce more natural lightin…

19 October, 2020