How I built my three treehouses in Nairobi's Karen Dwek admitted he is neither an architect nor a contractor, but he was not going to let the lack the professional credentials impede his plan.
Realtors lean on TikTok, YouTube to grow business As demand for housing continues to rise due to a rapidly growing population, savvy realtors are updating their social media handles to offer easy and convenient solutions.
Resurgence of antique décor Recently, there has been a discernible trend where Kenyans are moving beyond the sleek contemporary designs and instead opting for the allure and history of older pieces.
Christmas creative ideas that will light up your living room The holiday season is almost here, and many people are already thinking about how they can decorate their homes with festive ornaments.
I designed my own home-here's what I learnt When Kajal Shah and her husband Mehul Shah moved into their house in Nairobi two years ago, they both had ideas of what they wanted.
Rich Kenyans turn spare rooms into home theatres Kenyans are turning extra rooms into home theatres costing from Sh750,000 to Sh5 million to enjoy watching movies.
Young designers changing face of Kenyan homes It is one thing to build your house and another to transform the interior into your dream home.
Young architects changing the face of Kenyan homes Younger architects have come up with new designs, steering away from contemporary homes.
Landscaper turns love for indigenous trees into eco-tourism hub Fifteen years ago, Michael Kabiah started growing indigenous trees then decided to build grass-thatched mud homes to host paying guests.
Grandpa’s swing chairs make a return, some as art pieces A trend that is gaining momentum in modern living spaces is the comeback of Grandpa’s chair.
Personal branding: Lip balm, beard oil and other essentials Fashion retail executive shares grooming tips that have seen him grow in his 13-year career.
Nairobi family-oriented tenants kick out noisy Airbnb renters The quiet private life in the posh Kilimani neighbourhood has been ruffled by apartments housing ‘Airbnbs.’
Going green gives Kenyan homes premium price tag The dream of living near a park, owning a house with a garden and overlooking a lake or a body of water comes at a premium
Interior décor: Investors find success in shunned towns Furniture and interior décor shops have spread their tentacles in different counties to cash in on the construction boom in areas previously seen as remote.
Bungled shift to one-stop-shop delays billions of investments Two years since its launch, Ardhi Sasa is the bane of many stakeholders in the real estate sector.
Outdoor design trends for the rich There are few homes whose front and backyards are a feast for the eyes.
Is blockchain the key to foolproofing deals? The biggest headache in any property transaction is the assurance beyond any doubt that the title that an investor holds is genuine.
Insecurity nightmare dims the homeownership dream Realtors say the ghost of insecurity is creeping back into several neighbourhoods and is wreaking havoc on single-dwelling unit owners.
How Syokimau became Nairobi's bedroom property hotspot Zoning has given Syokimau a competitive edge over residences without a similar separation.
Why few career women are buying homes There is a trend of Kenyan women investing in property through investment groups (chamas), and others solo.
The brains behind Tilisi on building estates of the future Graeme Reid and Henry Musangi run Tilisi Development Company with good humour, something of flair and combined experience of 50 years.
Shauri Moyo muddle after Ruto's 25-floor directive President William Ruto’s directive changing the design of one of the most ambitious multibillion-shilling affordable housing projects in Shauri Moyo, Nairobi has dug its implementation into a...
Architect designs a weekender's homestay gem Daisy Chalet is a home-away-from-home, a sprawling 50-acre land in the heartlands of Rumuruti, the hinterlands of Laikipia County.
PRIME Kijabe Street’s rise to a lighting hub In the early 90s, Kijabe Street in Nairobi would not have been the most strategic spot for investors looking to set up businesses.