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From estate agents to interior designers, the professionals give us their tips and tricks
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From estate agents to interior designers,
the professionals give us their tips and tricks
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From estate agents to interior designers, the professionals give us their tips and tricks
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contents
   MARCH 2018
                     on the cover
                     16   trends
                          Our pick of the perfect
                          black decor and design

                     22   decor
                          Be inspired by this architect’s
                          town-house transformation

   20
                     34   diy
                          Give your walls and floors
                          a complete makeover

                     lifestyle
                     12   chit-chat
                          Interior designer Lauren Ball
                          gives her professional insight

                     20   brushstrokes
                          Daunted by black walls? Don’t be!

                     40   property
                          Real-life renovation tips from
                          industry leaders and homeowners

                     42   money talks
                          Savvy advice to ensure the revamp
                          goes smoothly
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Contents

regulars
7    ed’s let ter
9    win
10   on our radar
14   inspiration
62   Benefits
64   Calendar
66   Competitions

gourmet
50   reCipes
     ocean-fresh fare, from our table
     to yours

56   QuenCh
     Gin is in: read all about it

59   wine
     the stories behind some of our
     favourite labels

                       50

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ed’s letter

                                                                 R e va m p, R e d o
                                                                 This issue is all about renovating, and    and industry leaders who share their
                                                                 we asked professionals in all sorts of     first-hand experiences.
                                                                 industries – from interior designers          And, while you’re planning, be sure to
                                                                 to building contractors – to weigh in.     set aside time to cook our sustainable
                                                                 Some gave their best tips for stress-      seafood recipes, for good food that’s
                                                                 free planning and execution, while         good for the environment too!
                                                                 others gave expert advice on how to
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                                                                    Are you planning on making a big
                                                                 change? Or merely a DIY update of a                                                                       Livingspace Magazine
                                                                 smaller space? Well, there are ways to
                                                                 get it done and still enjoy the process.                                                                  Livingspace
                                                                 If you’re feeling brave, you can even      Robyn Lane
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                                                                 install your own creative flooring or      Assistant Editor
                                                                 an eye-catching feature wall, with         ed@livingspacemag.co.za
                                                                 our step-by-step guide on page 34.
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                                                                                                      TE R M S A N D CO N D IT I O N S
                                                  The competition will take place from 13 February 2018 to 31 March 2018. Only SMS entries will be considered. Winners will be selected
                                                    by random draw on 3 April 2018. The winners will be contacted telephonically. Winners’ names will be published in the June 2018
                                                                           issue of Livingspace magazine. Prize includes delivery. See the full Ts&Cs on page 66.

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From estate agents to interior designers, the professionals give us their tips and tricks
ON OUR RADAR

     ED’S CHOICE             BEAUTIFUL DESIGNS, SPARKLING DRINKS, INSPIRING BOOKS AND
                              COOL KICKS – HERE’S OUR PICK OF WHAT’S HOT THIS MONTH

                                                                ART FOR ALL
                                                                Street-art group
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                                                               been turning the
                                                                  parking area of
                                                               Sea Point’s newly
                                                               renovated Artem
                                                                  Galleria into a
                                                              public work of art.

      B O OZE-FRE E
             B U B B LE S
      Beautiful inside as
     it is out! Celebrate
          any occasion in
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                                                                                        NEW! Deco Redux wallpaper
         style with 100%
                                                                                    range R605/m2, Robin Sprong;
        alcohol-free Zari
                                                                                     Black brogues R450, Foschini;
             sparkling red                                                              Affluence Without Abundance
              grape juice.                                                                 R388, Exclusive Books;
                                                                                     Velvet chair R2 499, @home;
                                                                                       Zari sparkling red grape juice
                                                                                    from R39.99, selected retailers

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