We sponsor My Design Rules to help up‑and‑coming designers showcase their craft – from concept to completed room.
My Design Rules is one of South Africa’s boldest interior design reality shows. Each season brings a new group of creative teams who turn empty spaces into fully styled homes at the Paarl Valleij Lifestyle Estate and Farm in the Cape Winelands. They plan layouts, choose finishes, manage budgets and bring every detail to life – from flooring to lighting to custom furniture.
Every challenge asks the teams to think like working designers. They sketch ideas, source materials, lead contractors and troubleshoot on site. It’s a fast‑paced mix of design thinking, hands‑on work and problem‑solving. Presenter Ryle De Morny leads us through the action, while a rotating group of guest judges, including well‑known industry names like Ryk Neethling and Andile Ncube, share expert feedback as the homes take shape.
We sponsor My Design Rules because many designers have strong ideas but few opportunities to work on real homes, manage real budgets and put their work in front of industry leaders and a national audience. This show gives them that platform. It allows designers to test their thinking, push their creativity and learn what it really takes to deliver under pressure.
This season, we’re contributing a total grand prize of R600 000 to help contestants build a solid foundation for their dreams:
Our support gives designers real financial momentum – whether they choose to invest in equipment, take on new clients, refine their skills or grow their business.
BUCO has also joined the journey as the official supplier of hardware and building materials, ensuring each team has what they need to bring their vision to life.
Our support goes far beyond visibility. It helps designers invest in their talent, take on new opportunities and build confidence in their craft. The impact is clear in the journeys of our Season 2 Property Value and Judges’ Choice winners, Ronelle Scholtz and Tiaan Jacobs.
Ronelle Scholtz used her prize money to invest in her future with her fiancé. She was able to contribute to their first home, support their upcoming wedding and bring meaningful touches into her wedding that she otherwise would not have had the chance to include.
She was also able to expand her network and grow professionally. For Ronelle, the opportunity created real, tangible change, and she feels deeply grateful for the platform that helps young creatives build their futures.
Tiaan Jacobs used his share of the prize money to invest in better tools, upgrade his workspace and take creative risks he once avoided. The exposure he received also opened new doors to clients and collaborations, giving him fresh confidence and credibility in the industry.
He also bought himself a top‑quality bed and base set, a reminder of how small wins can bring comfort and stability. For Tiaan, the experience was life‑changing, both personally and professionally.
By backing My Design Rules, we help designers grow through real rooms, real materials and real decisions. When they’re ready to take on new clients or lead bigger projects, they can bank on us to support that journey with simple, transparent Business Banking tools.
