PRIME End of fireplaces drives demand for efficient wood burners Many Kenyans are opting for modern wood burners that are a work of art, and offer cleaner combustion and better heat distribution.
Blend of heritage, modern luxury Hilton’s Curio Collection makes East African debut in Nairobi The hotel comprises five interconnected buildings, each with a Swahili name reflecting a different aspect of the hotel’s story and emotion.
PRIME Flat-roofed homes make a comeback Once a preserve for coastal areas, flat-roofed homes are fast gaining traction across Kenya.
Wine and Bottle Sports Bar: Roselyn Square Mall Redhill Road Wine and Bottle Sports Bar feels like it’s on a journey somewhere, that I intruded in its adolescence.
PRIME How I built my dream home balancing budget, creativity and needs At first, Sia Sambeke wanted a small manageable place, but Kerarapon turned out better and bigger.
PRIME Inside Troy’s all-white cozy home Troy White’s apartment feels warm and it is not just because our host is chatty, friendly and quick to laugh.
PRIME Homeowners rush for city skyline view, pay sh2m more On a Saturday morning in Nairobi's Kilimani estate, tens of people walk in for a house show.
PRIME How I turned my idle land in Kiserian into a money-making venture After retired banker Susan Gichia and her husband bought land in Kiserian, about 25 kilometres from Nairobi, it lay idle for 10 years.
PRIME Kenyan homeowners start seeking flood insurance The uptake of flood insurance in Kenya is still very low but is finding a growing relevance as climate change takes its toll.
PRIME Eco-lodges, cottages yields up on demand for unique experiences Mid-last year, a tea plantation owner in Limuru’s Tigoni decided to convert a three-bedroom cottage inside the farm into a hospitality facility.
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.
