Condé Nast House & Garden

Condé Nast House & Garden is the decorator's magazine of choice. Not only does it offer a wealth of ideas to inspire you, but every issue brings you the best homes and gardens both locally and abroad. We focus on your diy makeovers, new products and homeware accessories, travel, food and how to live gorgeously in contemporary South Africa.

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Condé Nast House & Garden

INSIDER • THE SCOOP ON SHOPPING, STYLE, DESIGN & CULTURE

THE GIFT OF GIVING • This season, we’re celebrating the joy of sharing. Whether you’re shopping for a homebody or the ever-curious traveller, these choices are an ode to generosity and style

Designers of the YEAR 2025 • At the Norval Foundation in Cape Town, the design community gathered once again to honour creativity, craftsmanship and innovation. Here, we share the stories of this year’s acclaimed winners

HOT POT HOTSPOTS • From bubbling broths to endless platters of fresh ingredients, this humble dish is taking over Joburg’s dining scene

COOKING up a classic • Colette Maclennan’s debut cookbook, Dressed & Seasoned, distils a decade of The General Store’s unfussy brilliance — food for friends, family and anyone who loves to eat well

Take the SCENIC ROUTE • This summer, discover South Africa’s oldest and newest wine route — running from the storied streets of Stellenbosch to the wild southernmost tip of the Cape

Another side of the AEGEAN • Three low-key luxury Cycladian escapes for discerning peace seekers

Pleasure in PARADISE • Relaxation, conservation and an incredible array of wildlife await in Costa Rica and the Galápagos Islands

MIDSUMMER Art's Dream • More than an art gallery, the Norval Foundation remains the Cape’s must-visit destination this summer

DESIGN • KNOW-HOW AND DECOR DETAILS THAT MAKE THE LOOK

Pure FORM • A look at the bathrooms that showcase what matters most: harmony, texture and thoughtful design.

SACRED STONES • Inside Sarah Heinamann’s world of totemic art

MAGNIFICENT MHONDORO • Connecting with nature is a life-changing experience at Mhondoro Safari Lodge and Villa — where excellent game viewing meets luxury, pampering and outstanding gourmet experiences

beyond the BLOOM • The second in a series of essays exploring thoughtful garden design, landscape designer Franchesca Watson shares how a well-planned cutting garden can provide seasonal flowers for the vase without compromising your garden

THE EDIT • STYLISH HOMES AND STUNNING GARDENS

Rooted in CALM • Within lush suburban greenery lies a home that feels effortlessly grounded – a warm, textural retreat designed for a young family to find stillness, comfort and connection

DESIGNING for dualities • Combining structure with inventive, slightly gritty elements, this Bishopscourt home reconciles two differing design approaches into a seamless whole

On the RIVER BANKS • In northern Zambia, Lolelunga Private Reserve redefines the idea of escape, merging contemporary design with a deep respect for the land

Book your stay • Quoted in US$ per person per night.

PARIS perfected • In the heart of the 7th arrondissement, three friends enlisted the talents of Olga Ashby to create an escape that captures the effortless elegance of Parisian living

Room to GROW • A considered Constantia garden was complete — until it wasn’t. The acquisition of the plot next door turned a finished design into something more layered and quietly expansive

CLASS ACT • We were lucky enough to get an early peek at the new book, Brahman Hills: The Making of a World-Class Garden — a story of a forgotten landscape revived with vision, fortitude and just the right amount of...