Johan At Lew Geffen Sotheby's International Realty

26/06/2026

The 6 Hottest Winter Decor Trends To Create A Cozy Home.
Winter in South Africa may not bring the heavy snowfalls seen in other parts of the world, but chilly mornings, crisp evenings, and cold fronts still make comfort at home a priority.
As temperatures drop, our homes become sanctuaries from the cold, and this season, décor trends lean into warmth, texture, comfort, and personalized expression.
Winter décor does not require a complete renovation. Often, small changes such as adding textured fabrics, adjusting lighting, or introducing warm colours can dramatically transform the atmosphere of a home.
The key trend this season is comfort. South African homeowners are prioritizing spaces that feel welcoming, relaxed, and practical during colder months.
Whether you’re refreshing your living room, bedroom, or outdoor entertainment space, these simple, cost-effective winter décor trends will help you create a home that’s both stylish and snug.

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The key trend this season is comfort. South African homeowners are prioritising spaces that feel welcoming, relaxed, and practical during colder months.

25/06/2026

⚽ History made! Bafana Bafana are through to the knockout stages! 🙌💚💛

A proud moment for South African football. The nation is behind you every step of the way. Keep flying the flag high, boys! 🔥

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21/06/2026

🏡 The Anti-Trend Home: Designing a Space That Still Looks Good in 10 Years
In a world of ever-changing Pinterest boards and fast-moving design fads, it's easy to feel like your home is always one trend behind. From minimalist whites to bold maximalism, curved furniture to earthy tones, trends come and go faster than ever.
But constantly updating your home to keep up isn't just exhausting — it's expensive and often unnecessary.
What if you could create a home that feels beautiful, functional, and relevant for years to come? The anti-trend home focuses on intentional design, timeless elements, and adaptable spaces that stand the test of time.
✨ Discover how to create a home you'll love today, tomorrow, and a decade from now.
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Fashions and trends have always come and gone and then come back again, but not at the pace that we are now seeing in the age of ever-changing Pinterest boards and fast-moving design fads.

21/06/2026

Today we celebrate the dads, father figures, mentors, and everyday heroes who show up with love, strength, and quiet guidance. 💙

Happy Father’s Day to all the incredible dads out there — your support, wisdom, and presence make a lasting difference every single day.
Here’s to the ones who teach us, protect us, encourage us, and lead by example. We appreciate you today and always. 👏✨

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16/06/2026

The youth of today are the leaders of tomorrow.

This Youth Day, we honour the resilience, courage, and determination of South Africa's young people.

12/06/2026

The Neuroscience Of Comfort - How Interiors Rewire Mood And Behaviour.
Your home is more than a place to eat, sleep and relax – it’s your personal sanctuary and an environment that constantly interacts with your brain. Every colour, texture and beam of light subtly shapes how you feel, think, and behave.
For South African homeowners navigating busy lives, power and water disruptions and the need for restorative spaces, understanding the neuroscience behind interior design can be transformative.
By designing with the brain in mind, you can create a home that doesn’t just look beautiful, but actively improves your mood, sharpens your focus and enhances your overall wellbeing.

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Your home is more than a place to eat, sleep and relax – it’s your personal sanctuary and an environment that constantly interacts with your brain.

11/06/2026

⚽ Come on, Bafana!
A nation stands behind you. Play with heart, passion, and pride as you chase the FIFA World Cup dream.
We're backing the boys all the way! 💚💛

05/06/2026

Global Investors Are Ditching Big Cities - What This Means For SA Property Hot Spots.
For decades, the formula for lucrative property investment seemed straightforward: buy in a vibrant major city, preferably in a prime, well-connected area and wait for long-term growth – and for years, global capitals and economic hubs dominated investor attention, offering strong demand, high rental yields and perceived stability.
But a surprising shift is underway. Globally, investors are beginning to turn their backs on big cities in favour of smaller, secondary markets. From regional towns in Europe to inland cities in the United States and small coastal communities in Australia, capital is flowing into places that were once considered “too small” or “off the radar.”
For South African property investors, this global trend raises an important question: could the same shift be happening locally, and what opportunities might it unlock?

Globally, investors are beginning to turn their backs on big cities in favour of smaller, secondary markets.

22/05/2026

5 Striking New Kitchen Trends That Are Built To Last.
These days, kitchen trends come and go with remarkable speed and what looks cutting-edge today can often feel dated within a few years, leaving homeowners with expensive renovations that no longer reflect how they live, or appeal to buyers.

Globally, however, a quieter shift is taking place. The most enduring kitchen designs are no longer driven by novelty or showroom drama, but by functionality, longevity and lifestyle logic.

For South African homeowners, where kitchens often double as family hubs, workspaces and entertainment areas, these emergent trends are particularly relevant.

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These days, kitchen trends come and go with remarkable speed and what looks cutting-edge today can often feel dated within a few years.

18/05/2026

✨ Now Available | Private Edition Issue 71 ✨

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📖 Issue 71 is here — where luxury lives beyond property.



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