Visi

Visi is a celebration of living well. It is committed to bringing readers the best of South African design, decor and architecture, together with the latest international trends. The innovative magazine prides itself on quality and integrity in design and editorial content. Readers enjoy news about today’s decor and design trends, new products and ideas, as well as features on South Africa’s most beautiful homes and spaces.

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A Scandinavian Sanctuary for the Electric Era • With a distinctly SCANDI AESTHETIC, the Swedish automotive brand’s ALL–ELECTRIC VOLVO ES90 luxury fastback sedan has launched in South Africa.

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Story Told in Wallpaper • Located in the Noordhoek Amphitheatre, THE ALEXANDER ESTATE’s tranquil luxury is highlighted by CARA SAVEN’s custom wallpapers.

Once the Dust Settles • Leaving the city behind, JACKIE BURGER reflects on the Karoo’s lessons in stillness, sustainability and living with intention.

The Slower Perspective • ONEZWA MBOLA on how living in the country and growing her own ingredients has shaped her approach to flavour and food.

Breathe, See, Be • For DEON REDMAN, the city’s pulse faded, to be replaced by silence, light and a more intentional way of living that surprises every day.

Kitchen Confidential • The new BLU_LINE SHOWROOM is an immersive design environment, reflecting the brand’s belief that kitchens are not just functional spaces.

STORIES • COUNTRY-INSPIRED DECOR, ARCHITECTURE, DESIGN, ART, BOOKS & SHOPPING

Art in Form • SIPHO KHWEBULA TWALA of KHWEBULA ARTS talks about design, craftsmanship and his journey as a furniture maker.

The Vanguard • In VISI’s Vanguard series, we focus on a new generation of global creatives redefining design. London-based Mexican interior designer STEPHANIE BARBA MENDOZA stands out for her adventurous use of pattern and colour.

Keep sakes • BONOLO CHEPAPE - multidisciplinary textile artist, illustrator, and the founder of homeware and textile design studio LULASCLAN - talks about the personal items that have defined her.

Making Space • We catch up with design maven TRACY LYNCH, executive creative director of CLOUT/SA, to talk about her role in shaping South African design - and about Clout/SA’s latest office refurb.

A Little Bit Country • Whether your rural style embraces contemporary country interiors with subtle hues and statement pieces, colourfully maximalist style that’s layered and full of patterns, or the understated calm of classic Karoo living, this is your ultimate shopping guide to thoughtful design and easy comfort in the countryside.

To the Manor Reborn • Interior designer FRANCOIS DU PLESSIS tells us how he approached the redesign of BLAAUWKLIPPEN wine estate’s historic MANOR HOUSE and JONKERSHUIS, which had been ravaged by fire two years ago.

Tasha’s Takeaway • Founder of the TASHAS GROUP restaurants NATASHA SIDERIS has launched the group’s first HOMEWARE STORE - an invitation to explore and live with the pieces that have shaped the restaurants for two decades.

Sanctuary • With interiors by SA-born interior designer SOPHIE ASHBY, the renovated TAMODI ESTATE & POLO RESERVE near Plettenberg Bay recently welcomed guests to its new-look hotel.

Luxury Underfoot • Quartz Carpet’s seamless QUARTZ FLOORING SYSTEMS offer a luxurious alternative that’s both hard-wearing and sustainable.

Super Slabs • Slab, a new porcelain tile by STILES, offers the kind of SIZE AND LOOK you’d usually only get from large sheets of marble, granite and concrete.

Pharrell’s DROPHAUS Mic Drop • PHARRELL WILLIAMS – musician, producer and Louis Vuitton’s creative director –...