A Mindful Home – interiors ideas from Kike Pawlik

Our interiors expert Kike Pawlik gives you the lowdown on how to make your abode a place of peace and serenity: a mindful home At this time of year, when the cold and dark conditions mean that we are spending more time indoors, it’s a great opportunity to turn your home into the ultimate... Read More

Scandinavian style – Sweden inspires our interiors editor

Inspired by her recent trip to the beautiful nation of Sweden, our interiors wiz Kike Pawlik details the finer points of Scandinavian style. Before I visited this summer, my interpretation of Scandinavian interior design was very much associated with the ubiquitousness of Ikea and their do-it-yourself endeavours that seemed affordable for everyone. While Ikea... Read More

Moonrise Kingdom – cinematic inspiration from Kike Pawlik

If you’re in the mood to liven up your home, our interiors expert Kike Pawlik suggests taking cues from one of cinema’s finest auteurs, and, of course, Moonrise Kingdom. If you feel a little bit bored by your home décor and are looking for something unusual yet tasteful, then it’s a perfect time to... Read More

Lighting your home for comfortable and safe living

Often taken for granted rather than carefully thought out, our very own interiors virtuoso Kike Pawlik explains why lighting your home merits forward-planning. Proper lighting design is crucial to comfortable and safe living. It helps you perform tasks with greater ease, enhances relaxation and enables you to enjoy your home to its full potential.... Read More

Hygge Me!

Rather than focusing on materiality, Kike Pavlik talks us through a Scandinavian approach to interiors that values ambiance over aesthetics. Hooga? Hhyooguh? Heurgh? It is not important how you choose to pronounce or spell ‘hygge’. After all, whenever Winnie the Pooh was asked how to spell a certain emotion, he said: “You don’t spell... Read More

Working 9 to 5…

As we continue to adjust to our ever-changing world, interiors editor Kike Pawlik unveils her tips for an inviting makeshift office. Working from home is the new norm right now. Every house needs a place for work, homework, admin and, where required, home-schooling. Given the circumstances, more and more of us intend to have... Read More

La Vie Bohème!

Channel your inner beatnik with these slick, innovative interiors tips from Kike Pavlik. Bohemian style stereotypically resembles Eastern interiors with a lot of bright colours and patterns, not to mention a mix of different types of furniture. Consequently, it’s quite easy to take a kitsch attitude to it and this is something we want... Read More

Hot Plants

Flex your green fingers and bring the outdoors inside with some expert advice from Carine Seitz. When spring is springing, there is no better way to celebrate than with plants. Bringing nature into your home can’t fail to energise you. Not only do they look striking and full of life, they actually improve your... Read More

The Dark Side

Our minister of interiors Carine Seitz suggests some stylish modern moods for your kitchen. Whether you’re planning on investing in a new kitchen, or just like to keep an eye on the world of interiors, you can’t fail to have noticed the current trend for dark colours. This move towards embracing deep shades of... Read More