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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traffic jam • Our mood board that sets the pace for this issue...

House and Leisure

the building blocks • Meet the LOOKBOOK Studio team who lovingly and excitingly put together every issue of House and Leisure – a diversely talented and equally creative bunch who are passionate about print

house tour • Looking back to look ahead, we reflect on the places we’ve been and the spaces we’ve seen – and the important role that our brand plays in the design and decor landscape

street cred • The urban landscape becomes the ideal backdrop for an eclectic mix of design, creating an instant rush of colour, and a play of texture and form

atlas of style • Visual artist. Storyteller. Visionary. And one of House and Leisure’s editors-at large. Trevor Stuurman is a man of style and substance. While documenting the stories of Africa and its people, he gets to go on all sorts of adventures...

LOOK

open house • We invite you to step into the creative minds of some of our favourite local artists – commissioned for their signature styles, each bring a specific flair to their rendition of home interiors

the road to recognition • Through its dedication to mentoring and assisting design talent in this country, Clout/SA has created a space for skilled individuals to truly shine and be recognised on a local and global scale

patterns of inspiration • Contributing arts editor Zanele Kumalo pays tribute to an icon and acknowledges how far and wide her influence has gone

change is here! • As the official media partner for Decorex Africa, we’re excited to collaborate on this innovative and reimagined decor and design showcase

eye spy • In a casual tête-à-tête with Skinny laMinx’s Heather Moore, we explore her process, how the city and her travels inspire her, and we hear what’s next...

house party • Raise the bar when it’s your turn to host by putting an unconventional spin on a classic drinks-and-snacks night

carbon/footprint • The irrepressible Luke Dale-Roberts may have moved to Joburg to launch two new restaurants, but the energy and inspiration he takes with him are still firmly influenced by his first ‘home’, Woodstock

the pencil club • Brought to life in a whirlwind 12 months – from concept to completion amidst a global pandemic – Durban’s new members-only multi-use destination pays homage to each decade’s finest in design

the city library • Including art and architecture, cityscapes and urban legends, our selection of books has one thread that links them all: an appreciation for great design

painted pink • A magnificent facade coupled with an arresting shade of pink – what’s not to love? We share some of the best blushing beauties around the world

LIVE

the regal residence • An expansive section within this iconic building was lovingly and respectfully overhauled to create a space that is grand and contemporary in equal measure

the modern apartment • In an unassuming building in Joburg, an apartment has been cleverly transformed to maximise space and hero its views

the converted cottage • Savvy architectural gymnastics and clever,...