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KRAMERVILLE JOBURG’S HOTTEST DÉCOR AND DESIGN DISTRICT HAS GROWN A LOT IN THE PAST YEAR – THIS GUIDE WILL POINT YOU IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION

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@HOME LIVINGSPACE INSPIRED LIVING

One of Kramerville’s much-loved home and décor stores, @home LivingSpace is an interior designer and discerning home owner’s dream destination.

The store has been designed with great attention to detail, inspiring all those who visit with a curated selection of homeware and furniture for every corner of the home and office.

Here, @home has created sensorial discovery hubs filled with well-designed furniture and meaningful objects, with a focus on wellness as a lifestyle across most areas of the home.

On-trend, @home celebrates the beauty of nature with exquisite blooms and botanical prints in bedding and has evolved its fragrance offering to include essential oils. Now stocking sustainable bamboo towels and beautifully designed bath accessories, the store features a range of luxury bath must-haves.

For the cooking enthusiast, the kitchen department boasts a fine collection of world-class appliances and chef tools – from coffee machines and blenders to the perfect lemon squeezer and potato peeler.

CONTACT: 011 809 8643 B330663@home.co.za www.home.co.za 84 NOVEMBER 2021

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BOSCH HOME APPLIANCES CONNECTED LIVING

For more than 130 years, Bosch Home Appliances (BSH) has been improving the quality of life for all consumers worldwide. The brand’s aspiration to keep getting better is a goal that has not changed with time and the name, the Bosch name is synonymous with quality, precision engineering and purposeful design. The statement, “I would rather lose money than trust”, coined by the brand’s founding father, Robert Bosch is the basis of the company’s corporate culture.

Bosch brings you the reliability and easy-to-use features you need in home appliances. The new connected Bosch range works via the Home Connect app, connecting you to your appliances from anywhere and at any time.

Bosch invites you to visit their showrooms in Johannesburg or Cape Town for an invaluable experience with an on-hands team to answer questions. The showroom features a state-of-the-art live cooking studio that can be used for training, demonstrations and events.

Johannesburg: 010 001 0019 or jhb-info@theexperiencecentre.co.za Cape Town: 021 550 9900 or cpt-info@theexperiencecentre.co.za www.bosch-home.com/za

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EUROCASA JOHANNESBURG A FAMILY-RUN LEGACY

EuroCasa has been in the kitchen, wardrobe and furniture business for 23 years, representing iconic Italian craftmanship with brands such as Febal Casa and Rossana, with pride and confidence. EuroCasa products are of exceptional quality and the company’s loyal repeat customers are testimony to this.

The showroom in Kramerville offers a stylish yet welcoming environment with products and conceptual settings that speak for themselves. The newly released finishes from both the wardrobe and kitchen ranges, and the new children’s bedroom range are creating great excitement in the market.

Visit the EuroCasa showroom to discover the full collection of Italian flair in the heart of Johannesburg’s design district.

CONTACT: 011 684 2221 melanie@eurocasa.co.za www.eurocasa.co.za 86 NOVEMBER 2021

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FERREIRAS – TILE + BATHROOM BESPOKE BATHROOM DESIGN

A family-run business with over 45 years’ experience, Ferreiras – Tile + Bathroom offers some of the finest quality products and a knowledgeable and skilled team, including in-house professional interior designers.

The company’s ethos is to not only deliver the best service and products that suit your individual style and budget, but also to help you create your dream space. A superb finish is just the beginning.

Ferreiras – Tile + Bathroom is excited about the use of largeformat slabs and tiles, as well as technology in the bathroom in the form of innovative bathroom products, and being able to express your individual style by changing bathroom features.

The boutique showroom showcases a large range of fullsized slabs and the latest in European tiles, taps and sanware.

In the showroom you will be guided through various selections in the comfort of a library with consulting experts to ease the specification process.

CONTACT: 010 786 0096 info@ferreiras.co.za www.ferreiras.co.za

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GAGGENAU

CRAFTSMANSHIP FOR THE PRIVATE KITCHEN

From the forge in the Black Forest to perfect German engineering and craftsmanship for the private kitchen, Gaggenau is a luxury brand for professional home-grade appliances.

With a rich history of over 330 years, Gaggenau is named after its hometown in the Black Forest of Germany – this is a brand that honours the past while always looking forward.

The Gaggenau brand has been in South Africa for over 30 years, playing an instrumental role in developing the art of steam cooking. The current product range includes: ovens; combi-steam

Johannesburg: 010 001 0019 or jhb-info@theexperiencecentre.co.za Cape Town: 021 550 9900 or cpt-info@theexperiencecentre.co.za www.gaggenau.com/za 88 NOVEMBER 2021

ovens; vacuuming and warming drawers; microwaves; espresso machines; Vario specialty appliances; glass, ceramic, gas and induction cooktops; ventilation and cooling appliances; wine climate cabinets; dishwashers.

Synonymous with exclusive culinary culture, Gaggenau is not simply an appliance it is an experience in itself, recognised for its sophisticated lifestyle. Visit Gaggenau’s world-class showrooms in Johannesburg and Cape Town for a tangible experience of the brand.

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HOMEMATION – CONTROL4 SOUTH AFRICA–LUTRON SOUTH AFRICA INNOVATIVE SMART HOME SYSTEMS

Homemation is an industry leader in the residential automation and audio-visual sector. The company prides itself on having some of world’s best brands and solutions in its portfolio with an extensive dealer base around South Africa and a reach throughout sub-Saharan Africa.

As the first and only Control4- and Lutron-certified showroom in sub-Saharan Africa, Homemation’s Kramerville store has a fully functional apartment installed in its demo facility where clients can get first-hand experience some of the most popular solutions that are typically incorporated into the modern smart home.

The company has additional conceptualised demo spaces, showcasing solutions for multiple indoor and outdoor spaces, allowing home owners a glimpse of what’s possible. There’s a static display area showcasing smart solutions available through the Homemation dealer base.

With over 1 000m2 of demo and product display space, Homemation can truly claim to be a top industry leader.

CONTACT: 011 781 8887 sales@homemation.co.za www.homemation.co.za

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SEMPER FORTIS

BESPOKE, HANDCRAFTED FURNITURE

Semper Fortis in Kramerville is not simply a showroom, but an extension of the furniture company’s identity, which sets this store apart from the rest in the industry.

The Latin motto semper fortis – which means “Always Brave” – resonated deeply with the owners’ values and the company purpose and ambition with over 20 years in the industry, proving to be the perfect name to take on a brave new world that requires adaptation and innovation to give customers the best experience.

Equipped with a team who are inspired and energised by the Semper Fortis approach, the company ensures each patron not only leaves with a piece of furniture, but also is inspired and moved by their purchase.

The company has developed a new design concept that integrates design and functionality into one of the most important spaces of the home, where customers spend up to eight hours of their day – the bedroom.

CONTACT: 010 865 0262 samantha@semperfortis.co.za www.semperfortis.co.za

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MAHARANI TILES & BATHROOMS

A MECCA OF LUXURY TILES AND SANWARE

Bringing international trends and brands to South Africa, Maharani Tiles & Bathrooms is an industry leader with more than 30 years of experience, offering a fine selection of exquisite tiles and on-trend bathroomware.

Having recently renovated its Kramerville showroom, Maharani Tiles & Bathrooms has over 200 different tile designs to choose from, and boasts a space dedicated to Spanish brand Noken Porcelanosa Bathrooms – a specialised bathroom equipment company. Unique to this showroom, the range includes the futuristic Vitae collection, designed by world-famous architect Zaha Hadid, as well as the Acro, Lounge, Round and Tono series.

Maharani Tiles & Bathrooms prides itself on being on par with international trends, and has noted the growing popularity of wood-effect tiles, particularly when used as a feature wall both indoors and out. French parquet designs are also favoured as wood-look floor tile options.

CONTACT: 010 054 5057 talktous@maharanitiles.com www.maharanitiles.com

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SHF

REFINED, LUXURY FURNITURE

Fuelled by a passion to inspire South African living, SHF indulges its patrons with innovative furniture concepts that speak to all interior design styles and moods.

After many years at the helm of the South African luxury furniture industry, SHF is an undeniable master of extraordinary living, offering home owners and interior designers an impressive selection of handcrafted furniture pieces, made by a devoted team of gifted artisans, to breathe new life into any interior.

With a flagship design gallery in Kramerville, the furniture company is in the heart of the Johannesburg’s design quarters, keeping a finger on the pulse of all things chic and trendy in the design world. Although all of SHF’s galleries are designed to astound and inspire customers, the Kramerville showroom is distinguished by its ever-evolving nature.

Design is so personal, and SHF’s wide range of beautiful collections caters to the preferences and needs of all design enthusiasts.

CONTACTS: info@shf.co.za www.shf.co.za Instagram: @SHF_Home 92 NOVEMBER 2021

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SIEMENS

SMART HOME APPLIANCES

When shopping for home appliances, the most efficient way to do your research is by visiting the Siemens Home Appliances’ showroom in Kramerville, one of two world class establishments in the country. Discover the complete range of Siemens home appliances.

“Engineering products today that belong in tomorrow” is a phrase that encapsulates Siemens approach to the design and innovation of its home appliances. The company develops products that will revolutionise your home and, most

importantly, your life, through cutting-edge technologies and an unmatched user experience.

Pioneering new horizons through connected appliances, Siemens is passionate about making your home more intuitive than you ever thought possible – this is what sets Siemens’s home appliances apart from the rest. Siemens is a trusted German brand that is loved for its innovative range of appliances and exclusive designs that will complement any contemporary kitchen and modern lifestyle.

Johannesburg: 010 001 0019 or jhb-info@theexperiencecentre.co.za Cape Town: 021 550 9900 or cpt-info@theexperiencecentre.co.za www.siemens-home.bsh-group.com/za

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DREAMWEAVER STUDIOS WAKE UP YOUR WALLS

With a focus on unique designs, premium quality and supreme exclusivity, Dreamweaver Studios is home to a vast selection of wallpapers from some of Europe’s leading brands, including Armani Casa, Eijffinger, Jannelli & Volpi, Missoni Home and Tres Tintas.

Offering design solutions for residential, corporate and hospitality projects, Dreamweaver Studios is where inspiration is born, and where visions come to life. The inspiration hasn’t stopped there.

After opening Dreamweaver as a trade-only supplier in 2013, today the business has evolved even further and now offers a direct-to-consumer online wallpaper store. Browse Dreamweaver Studios’ exclusive wallpaper collections online or pop into the showroom at 9 Kramer Road, Kramerville.

CONTACT: 011 262 4946 hellohaidee@dreamweaverstudios.co.za www.dreamweaverstudios.co.za

EASYLIFE KITCHENS MORNINGSIDE UPGRADE YOUR KITCHEN WITH EASE

As part of a national franchise with 29 years of experience, Easylife Kitchens Morningside opened its doors in 2003. The store displays a variety of styles and finishes to cater for all its customers’ needs, and offers realistic 3D renderings of all areas designed and quoted for.

One of the largest Easylife Kitchens showrooms in the group, the store showcases a beautiful array of kitchens, wardrobes, vanities, TV units, bar designs and home office concepts.

With the advent of COVID-19, home owners are spending more time at home, as a result, Easylife Kitchens Morningside has adapted its showroom to cater for all areas of the home.

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CONTACT: 011 262 5896 morningside@easylife.co.za www.easylife-morningside.co.za

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HANDLES INC.

FOR PREMIUM DOOR HANDLES AND ACCESSORIES In 2001, during the construction boom, some keen entrepreneurs recognised a niche in the market, which resulted in the birth of Handles Inc. The company wanted to change the perception of how big a difference a seemingly small detail like a door handle can make, while offering great service and fine quality products to the discerning home owner. With a range that includes over 10 000 items (think handles to door controls and mechanisms, specialised window fittings, custom-made ironmongery, bathroom fittings and accessories), Handles Inc. has a wide selection to suit every interior design and budget.

CONTACT: 011 262 2499 kramerville@handlesinc.co.za www.handlesinc.co.za

KARPET KRAFT

INSTANT STYLE AND PERSONALITY Karpet Kraft offers a diverse range of rugs and carpets in varying finishes and designs – from modern and contemporary to classic and traditional. Covering a broad spectrum in terms of pricing and styles, the company offers products to transform every area of your home – even outdoor patios. Karpet Kraft’s large warehousestyle showroom in Kramerville boasts an impactful shopping experience and stocks the exclusive Husky Design range, a bespoke solution that offers locally designed and manufactured carpets and rugs created from 100% wool. Husky Design is available in any shape, size, pattern or colour. If you can imagine it, Husky Design can create it.

CONTACT: 011 444 3370 sales@karpetkraft.co.za www.karpetkraft.co.za

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STREAMLIGHT

DESIGNER LIGHTING Light up your space-be it commercial, residential or hospitality the right way, with Streamlight. The lighting company offers a comprehensive service involving the client from the start of the design process to the electrical layout, while supplying high-end lighting fixtures that will easily bring out the best in a space. With an exquisite showroom in Kramerville, Streamlight welcomes you to come and experience it all, while learning more about lighting and how to achieve an effective result. Keeping on-trend, Streamlight has launched new additions to its DARK range.

CONTACT: 011 440 4142 info@streamlight.co.za streamlight.co.za

THE STORER

OFFERING GLOBAL FLAIR

THE STORER Interior Studio is a lifestyle concept store specialising in bespoke heritage pieces and artisanal homeware. The space houses an interior design practice alongside a retail area and showroom. The studio’s ethos revolves around working with artisans both locally and globally to source heartfelt, sustainable products. Speaking on THE STORER’s new home, founder Lisa Storer says: “It was our intention to create a space that would transport our clients to an exotic destination, reiterating our slow, considered approach to design.”

CONTACT: 064 997 5078 info@thestorer.co www.thestorer.co

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WATERWAYS BATHROOMS

BESPOKE BATHROOM SOLUTIONS Innovation is very important to Waterways Bathrooms as it ensures the company can always offer its customers something unique, trendy and of the best quality.

At the moment, Waterways offers the most amazing range of basins made from different materials such as stone, iron, micro-cement and even Swarovski crystal.

The Waterways Kramerville showroom is warm and inviting thanks to the use of wood, brick, steel, designer dividers and wallpaper. The showroom even features a fully functional shower room display. There is also a design room for customers to see where the team at Waterways can help bring their vision to life. Whether you’re looking for a showstopper, a pop of colour, a designer piece or something simple, Waterways has something for you.

CONTACT: 011 781 3940 kramerville@waterways.co.za www.northriding.waterwaysonline.co.za

GRIFFITHS & GRIFFITHS

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ELEGANT HERITAGE FURNITURE

Griffiths & Griffiths has a full range of high end furniture, specialising in timelessly elegant pieces and exact replicas of original designs dating back to the 18th century. Griffiths & Griffiths pays great attention to detail and quality. The large showroom in Kramerville presents collections in beautifully styled room settings, giving its clients a view of achievable decorating ideas. Griffiths & Griffiths prides itself on offering a personalised experience with the option of a full interior decorating service.

CONTACT: 011 444 5744 gladys@griffiths.net.za griffithsandgriffiths.co.za

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