House and Leisure

House and Leisure is a quarterly 240-page journal-style decor and design magazine. The inspirational content focuses on decor, design, interiors, architecture, trends, food and wine, books, art, tech, travel and more. Beautiful lengthy stories, photographed by some of the best in the industry, showcase stylish homes and exclusive properties from around the continent.

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House and Leisure

paradise found • Three world travellers muse on the life-affirming and healing power of travel after searching for (and finding) the elusive sanctuary where they can completely unwind and let go…

Sri Lanka: Salt, sun and slow afternoons • Contributing Books Editor, Steven Whiteman, finds the perfect hideaway where he and his family reconnect by savouring small moments

Symi, Greece: Suntan lotion, boats and azure seas • Contributing Travel Editor, Anji Connell, boards a ferry to the island of Symi in search of solace for her travel-weary soul

Bali, Indonesia: Beach clubs, temples and scooters • A last-minute change of holiday plans encourages Contributing Lifestyle Editor, Cassandra Twala, to surrender control and go where the moment takes her

sea breeze • Summer days call for lazy bites and long moments, with good food and great company

slowing down • The air is thick with the grassy scent of pollen, while a gentle breeze skims the skin; time passes, unhurried Inspired by this mood, we consider objects and craft set in nature and grounded in slowness

women of the water • A creative collaboration by local accessories brand Pichulik and friends showcases the work of women preserving the oceans

LOOK BOOK • Now that summer is here, it's time to soak up all the sun-kissed goodness this season brings with our curated Shop the Look collections

a place to nourish • Feed body and soul against a backdrop of natural materials

a corner to relax • Recharge the mind surrounded by light fabrics and textures

a room to rest • Rejuvenate the body with luxurious linen and restful colours

a space to restore • Revitalise the body in a nature-inspired, calming sanctuary

a summer scene • Be inspired by our selection of the season's best gift ideas

vision in design • House and Leisure, Meir and Hertex Fabrics invited creative minds to use their products in a unique design challenge

stockists • See our full list of stockists and suppliers, as seen throughout the pages of this edition of House and Leisure

coastal curves • From oceanic vistas to handcrafted elegance, local furniture brand Haldane captures South Africa's raw, natural beauty

new neutral • Plascon's new 2025 Colour Forecast explores the concept of 'Hybridity'

a slice of summer • A collection of beach reads and picture books that evoke the relaxed, sun-soaked spirit of summertime

lost in the landscape • South African artists draw us into the natural world through their diverse depictions of its beauty

un-wine(d) • Kick off your summer sipping with our selection of interesting wines that are best served chilled – or even with ice!

natural growth • Master of wine Tim Atkin pops the cork on his latest South Africa Special Report in collaboration with Private Clients by Old Mutual Wealth

wine country • Vergenoegd Löw wine estate honours an enduring legacy of excellence

harbour hideout • COY, the latest addition to Cape Town's fine-dining scene, is an ocean-centred experience, both in terms of its location and menu

living oasis • Beyond the busy medina, in the tranquil embrace of Morocco's countryside, Farasha Farmhouse captures the heart of Marrakech's evolving creative scene

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