You don’t want to be that person who’s headed back to the store for the umpteenth time to get yet another thing that you need for your new tiled space, while your tiler stands idle and waits for you. Or worse, nothing happens because you’re at work and can’t get to the shop for that much needed item.

So, bearing that in mind, we’ve put together this quick reference checklist of the top 7 things you need to remember when buying tiles.

One of the easiest ways to make your home feel bigger and more welcoming is to embrace the trend of seamless indoor/outdoor spaces. Make the walls of your room disappear so that the patio becomes an extension of your home, leading out seamlessly into your garden. We’ve put together three top tips for creating the perfect indoor/outdoor space for your home.

We all have our own favourite smell which makes the coming of spring real for us. The sweet scent of jasmine and fruit blossoms, the smell of rain or freshly mown grass. But there is one smell that speaks to all South Africans, heralding the start of warmer weather. A braai. It just smells different from the winter fires, so we have put together some top ideas to prepare your braai area for the new season, and some ideas for hosting your heritage braai.

Entertaining outdoors in the warmer months is a must, especially with South Africa’s climate, but we know too well that the weather can change in seconds – from sunshine to thunderstorm. Liza Watermeyer, Tile Africa’s Retail Display's Manager, explains why an enclosed outdoor area is the perfect investment and gives top tips to make it an entertainer’s dream

However much you love your patio, entertaining in the wind, rain and cold is not ideal. By enclosing your patio, you’ll be able to entertain in style all year around. And choosing the right building materials, furniture and finishes, this outdoor area will be as comfortable as any other room in your home.

This project doesn’t have to cost a fortune as there are options to suit every budget – go all out with French sliding doors or simply add pull down screens to the side of the area. Here are some easy ways to ensure this space is weather-proof, stylish and comfortable:

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3 Essential elements of the ultimate bachelor kitchen

The kitchen is no longer the exclusive domain of women and those with too much time on their hands. These days, the sophisticated gentleman knows his way around the kitchen, and has a few secret recipes up his sleeve, in case he needs to impress on short notice. With more and more bachelors putting as much effort into their kitchens as they do for their man-caves, we’ve got a list of some of the most important elements in the ultimate bachelor’s kitchen. These tips are the perfect place to start when putting together a kitchen any bachelor would be proud of.

Splashbacks

Nowadays, a modern man is as much a virtuoso in the kitchen as his female counterparts, but still seems to lack the fairer sex’s knack for cleanliness and order, while cooking up a storm. Splashbacks are an essential part of any kitch

The modern bathroom is no longer the dirty secret of your home, it’s a place to showcase your personal style as part of your home décor. Make a statement in your bathroom with these top tips, to bring your space to life.

Consider factors like bathroom size and features when shopping for a bath

Water is a scarce resource globally and in South Africa this is no exception. With March being ‘Water saving month’ we should all actively play a part in conserving water.

Consider factors like bathroom size and features when shopping for a bath

Water is Life – save it!