Kiwi design & style: Jade Furniture
Dreaming of a New Zealand-made quality sofa that stands the test of time? It is a supreme cachet – having furnishings Kiwi-designed, crafted with local materials by local craftspeople. Buying New Zealand-made means your needs are easily communicated. Jade Furniture is a Christchurch-based family-owned furniture manufacturer. “We have been in business since 1988,” says Sarah, […]
Opening a new door: Dream Doors
Dreams are mostly thought to be ephemeral, disappearing in an instant when we wake. Is it possible for dreams to become reality? One company that incorporates the word “dream” into its name certainly knows how to make them come true. These dreams are brought to life with the help from the local masters at Dream […]
Amazing aromatics
Heavenly scented flowers, candles, room diffusers, soaps, perfumes, and even laundry powders can all help to make your home smell gorgeous. By Lynda Papesch. People’s olfactory sense adapts to the smells around them so often they are not familiar with how they and their homes smell, until a different perfume pervades their atmosphere. They can […]
Picking wicker: WovenVeranda
Homes citywide are adopting the ease and elegance of wicker furniture to beautify indoor and outdoor spaces. Many of those pieces originated in the WovenVeranda showroom, amongst a captivating selection of stylish, Scandinavian-designed cane furniture from Indonesia. Every aesthetic taste is catered for, “We can customise your personal style needs, and transform any living space […]
Excellence in exterior: Finesse Painting & Decorating
Curb appeal, resale value, and protection against the elements – a flawlessly finished exterior makes all the difference. It creates a house you love driving home to. Behind some of the most eye-catching façades in the South Island is Finesse Painting and Decorating. An entrenched adoration for his craft, owner Peter Dalman says “I am […]
Classy glass
Setting the table for casual dining these days, runs the gamut from traditional to eclectic. Opt for DIY and self-serve plates and cutlery, to a more coordinated approach with a set table. By Lynda Papesch. Long gone are the days of white only plates, formal glass placements, and perfectly aligned cutlery ranks. One of the […]
Bathroom trends
Creative lighting and floating vanities will be key features in 2025 bathroom designs, says the National Kitchen and Bathroom Association of New Zealand (NKBA). In recent years, the bathroom has become a statement piece of any home. No longer an afterthought, homeowners across New Zealand are utilising interior designers to create functional and brilliantly appointed […]
Introducing Mocha Mousse
For 2025, the Pantone Colour Institute has named Mocha Mousse as its Colour of the Year. The colour palette ranges from rich dark browns to creamy hues reminiscent of flat white, latte, and long black coffees, with accents of off-white, vanilla, gold, and black. Bring on the browns in 2025 Described as a rich, warming […]
Styled two ways
Rules often go out the door when it comes to decorating your home. By Zoe Fenton. Go bold with maximalist décor, colours and patterns galore, or stay humble with a minimalist, neutral style. One whispers simplicity, the other shouts extravagance. You certainly can be one or the other – or the rooms in your home […]
Post-holiday refresh
Our homes and baches deserve some pampering post-holiday season, just as we do. Tapping into the senses through colour, scent, or memories, is an easy way to refresh and bring a new mood to a space. New Zealanders spend almost 70% of their day inside their homes, and whether at your bach or permanent residence, […]
