Tile listellos (tile borders and tile accents) have become very popular and there are a myriad of ranges to choose from in tile stores.

To make things a bit easier for yourself, visit the Deco Tile Designs website and look at their range on-line. Then, find a store near to you where you can buy your selection. If you can't find a store close to you, please contact them directly as they will have an updated list or they will quote you directly if there is no retails store in your area.

Visit their website for more details on www.decotiledesigns.co.za

(July 2008)

There is something about the traditional Japanese home that calms the mind. It's the open spaces, the light colours and the natural materials that all furniture and even the structure of the building is made of. The simplicity of how rooms in these homes are divided has spilled over to the West and many homes now make use of these sliding or folding Shoji screens and partitions to enhance the home or working space.

"Shoji (screens) consist of a number of wooden leaves that slide past or fold against each other. Each leaf consists of a frame that encloses a wooden lattice faced with rice paper, creating rectangular panes or ‘kumiko’, that allow a suffuse light to pass through the screens. Although traditional shoji use genuine rice paper (replaced annually at New Year), contemporary applications use more practical synthetic alternatives that are washable and do not puncture easily."

You can order your custom made Shoji screens and partitions from The Shoji Company in Cape Town. Visit their website for more details on http://www.theshojicompany.com

(May/June 2006)

A light switch is a very small thing, but it's one of those things that can make a big difference in your home. Classy light switches throughout your home adds a touch of elegance in every room and become focal points rather than eyesores.

Lumen8 has a great range of light switches that you can choose from. Visit examples on their website at www.lumen8.co.za or contact them on 021 510 0702 for more details.

(March 2006)

Traditional wallpaper as a trend is long gone. The new and very exciting alternative to wallpaper are wall tiles. Tekniket offers made to order wall tiles with a variety of finishes. The tiles are attached to the wall with Velcro and can be changed easily. To view their interesting range of designes visit www.specorbuy.com/tekniket now.

(December 2005)

The original Italian Tuscan style home boasts with the familiar aged, mottled look on outside walls and screed flooring. This look can easily be create with the right coat of paint, plaster and screed. Visit www.stucco.co.za for instructions.