The 11 finalists can be viewed in the special supplement included with the June issue of House and Leisure, which is on sale now.

"This year’s House and Leisure House of the Year 2013 supplement boasts a great line-up of homes that will undoubtedly make you want to reassess your own," says Naomi Larkin, editor of House and Leisure. "Though each is unique in style, they share a confident, highly individual decor approach that is truly inspiring."

Readers now have the opportunity to vote for the home that they think is South Africa’s best, and stand a chance to win R30 000 courtesy of SA Home Loans. Kevin Penwarden, CEO of SA Home Loans says, "It is a constant source of inspiration to see the flair and imagination that manifest themselves in the 11 homes of the finalists in this year’s competition."

The finalists in 2013’s House of the Year are:

-House 1: Modern Poetry. Soulful interiors and expanses of green add an appealing soft touch to this striking, contemporary home in Joburg. Owners: Marcus Pieterse and Lee-Ann Bell. Architect: Pierre Swanepoel;
- House 2: Little Luxuries. A classic, compact apartment in Johannesburg has enough room for its owner’s collectables. Owner: Astrid van der Heim. Interior Design: Van der Heim Interiors International;
- House 3: High Style. Contemporary artworks, chic furnishings and eclectic objets are equally at home in this cliff-hugging Atlantic Seaboard apartment. Owners: Robert Sherwood and Alberto Rodriguez. Interior Design: Robert Sherwood Design;
- House 4: Go with the Flow. A voluminous contemporary home in Joburg’s Houghton blends seamlessly with its leafy surrounds. Owners: Xavier and Carine Huyberechts. Architect: Xavier Huyberechts, GLH & Associates Architects;
- House 5: Natural Perspective. An intimate cluster of eco homes on the Hermanus coastline balances sleek modernity with warm, organic touches. Architect: Gardiol Bergenthuin, Bergenthuin Argitekte, Mareli Dreyer (project management, interiors);
- House 6: Second Nature. A stylishly renovated holiday retreat on the Garden Route is at one with it pristine surrounds. Architect: Nieuwoudt Architects;
- House 7: Barefoot Luxury. A knockout architectural beach retreat in Hermanus is all about laid-back living in style. Architect and Interior Design: Stefan Antoni Olmesdahl Truen Architects. Interiors: Antoni Associates;
- House 8: Double Take. This elegantly updated Edwardian mansion in Cape Town’s leafy suburbs is complemented by a modern entertainment pavilion. Owners: Garth and Nina Holmes. Architect: Bert Pepler Architects;
- House 9: A Clean Start. A passion for contemporary architecture and the needs of a growing family informed the design of a modern marvel set on the slopes above Cape Town. Owners: Craig and Colleen Sutherland. Architect: Stefan Antoni Olmesdahl Truen Architects;
- House 10: Natural Anthem. In harmony with its sylvan surrounds, a modernist pavilion in Joburg’s Westcliffe is the ultimate summer retreat. Architect: GASS Architecture Studios; and
- House 11: Away From It All. A spirited weekend getaway in a Western Cape conservation area balances family-friendly comfort with vibrant style. Owners: Mark and Ingrid Corbett. Interior Design: Mark and Ingrid Corbett.

To take a closer look at the 11 finalists, join House and Leisure at Decorex Johannesburg at Gallagher Convention Centre from Wednesday, 7 to Sunday, 11 August.

To vote, readers can purchase a copy of the latest issue of House and Leisure to see SMS voting details or click here and follow the links. The closing date for voting is Saturday, 31 August.

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