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JOURNAL
Curated Insights for Elegant Living
Our Maison d’ Living Journal is where design meets lifestyle. From interior design trends in Paarl and the Cape Winelands, to seasonal styling tips and luxury living inspiration, this is your destination for timeless ideas and curated stories.
We share not only interiors, but also the lifestyle that inspires them — from entertaining and art to Winelands living and travel.
Cape Winelands Living
Stories from Paarl, Val de Vie, Pearl Valley, and beyond — celebrating luxury estate life and wine country elegance.
Setting Interior Priorities for the Year Ahead in Estate Homes
A strategic guide to setting interior priorities for the year ahead in estate homes. This article outlines how to plan in phases, focus on longevity, and make calm, well-sequenced interior decisions suited to long-term ownership.
Maison d'Living
6 days ago2 min read
Reassessing Your Home After the Holidays: What to Refine, Update or Rework
A practical guide to reassessing your home after the holidays, helping homeowners decide what to refine, update, or rework. Focused on longevity, comfort, and clarity, this article offers a calm framework for making considered interior decisions.
Maison d'Living
Jan 232 min read
New Year Home Reset in Paarl: Interior Refresh Ideas for Cape Winelands Homes
The quiet weeks at the start of the year are the perfect time to look at your home with fresh eyes. This New Year home reset guide for Paarl and the Cape Winelands shows you how to prioritise, refresh and gently transform your interiors – without starting from scratch.
Maison d'Living
Dec 26, 20254 min read
Guest Bedroom & Guest Suite Design in Paarl: Boutique Retreats for Estate Living
With friends and family staying over more often, guest bedrooms in Paarl and the Cape Winelands need to feel like boutique retreats. Explore how to design guest bedrooms and guest suites that are calm, comfortable and beautifully resolved for estate living.
Maison d'Living
Dec 19, 20255 min read
Sustainable Interior Design in Paarl: Beauty that Lasts
Sustainable interior design means considering choices that look exquisite, perform day-to-day and age gracefully.
Maison d'Living
Nov 28, 20253 min read
Luxury Bathroom Design in Paarl: Materials, Ventilation & Spa-Level Lighting
For Paarl residences and estate properties in Val de Vie and Pearl Valley, a luxury bathroom is about more than beautiful finishes, it’s about performance in a high-moisture environment, thoughtful lighting, and daily rituals that feel effortless
Maison d'Living
Nov 21, 20253 min read
Kitchen Lighting Design in Paarl: Layered Light for Estate Living
Estate kitchens in Paarl thrive on layered light. Our kitchen lighting design Paarl approach blends ambient for mood, task for crisp worktops, and accent for depth, with pendant placement, glare control and smart scenes that move easily from weekday cooking to relaxed entertaining.
Maison d'Living
Nov 6, 20254 min read
Wallpaper & wall finishes in Paarl: grasscloth, limewash and tadelakt
From natural weaves to mineral paints and tadelakt, textured walls bring quiet luxury to Winelands homes.
Maison d'Living
Oct 31, 20253 min read
Curtains, blinds and soft furnishings in Paarl: light, privacy and texture
Gentle control of light and privacy — layered curtains and blinds that protect finishes, soften glare and keep views open.
Maison d'Living
Oct 24, 20252 min read
Outdoor living Spaces in Paarl: pergolas, pavilions and alfresco ease
Thoughtful shade, barefoot flooring, bespoke furniture and layered lighting turn your Paarl terrace into a year-round outdoor living room.
Maison d'Living
Oct 10, 20254 min read
Spring/Summer 2025 colour trends for luxury homes in Paarl
Our Spring/Summer 2025 colour edit blends olive greens, sun-bleached citrus and stone neutrals with textured finishes designed for Cape Winelands light.
Maison d'Living
Oct 3, 20255 min read
5 Timeless Interior Design Trends for Val de Vie Homes
Explore five timeless interior design trends for Val de Vie homes. From natural textures and layered neutrals to bespoke furniture and seamless indoor–outdoor living, Maison d’ Living curates interiors that reflect luxury estate life in Paarl.
Maison d'Living
Sep 2, 20253 min read
Luxury Interior Design in Paarl: A Guide to Elegant Estate Living
Discover how Maison d’ Living brings luxury interior design in Paarl to life. From Val de Vie to Pearl Valley, our guide explores timeless interiors, bespoke furniture, and estate living elegance in the Cape Winelands.
Maison d'Living
Sep 1, 20253 min read
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