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12 cheap building materials perfect for a small home

Just the idea of building a house from scratch can be rather daunting, especially when you consider how the cost of building materials will influence your budget, layout and design.

13 October, 2020

What you should know about single-family houses

Nobody can get angry at us regular folk for not always understanding the different terms in the real estate world. After all, it’s not like we’re Architects or Real Estate Agents working in the design/architectural industry on a daily basis.

31 August, 2020

6 factors that can affect your house-building timeline

Searching for first-rate professionals in the construction industry to help you finalise your dream property? We recommend Rykon Construction. Situated in Johannesburg, Rykon Construction has become one of South Africa’s most esteemed professional bu…

22 June, 2020

7 facts about prefab homes you probably didn’t know

Prefab homes? Yes, that is a term, and it’s a shorter way of saying ‘prefabricated’ homes, which can also be called ‘modular’ homes. These refer to houses whose parts are designed off-site in standard sections before being transported to the main sit…

21 April, 2020

How to properly clean your home and fight the Coronavirus

Located in Johannesburg Spegash Interiors has grown and evolved to become one of South Africa’s most prestigious (and busiest) interior design firms. With an ever-growing portfolio to boot, Spegash Interiors presents a variety of projects that can te…

18 April, 2020

9 BIG benefits of living in a small house

It’s no surprise that the population and house prices are continuously rising. And even though lots of people (including professionals like Interior Designers / Decorators) keep coming up with ways to free up extra legroom, sometimes the best way is…

25 March, 2020

7 things to know before adding a home extension

Extending one’s house is one of the best ways to gain more space and up that property value. But things can get rather tricky when working with smaller spaces, which is where it becomes much more crucial to consider what you need (and want) before st…

18 March, 2020

7 important things to consider before building your container home

Container homes are one of the most exciting architectural trends in recent years. Who could have imagined that there’s more to old, used shipping containers than simply transporting goods across international waters? It might seem quite straightforw…

04 March, 2020

7 Large houses that are rustic, modern and perfect for large families

Having a big family isn’t easy. Bigger means more of everything and with that said, a large home is in order for a large family. We took the time to compile an inspirational ideabook to give you some great ideas of the perfect family home.

22 January, 2020

10 trendy colours to paint the façade of your house

Want to sell your home? Or do you simply want to up its visual splendour? No matter, there’s always a reason to splash a fresh coat of paint onto our houses’ exterior façades to increase their kerb appeal.

22 December, 2019