Couch be tamed
Unleash your interior’s wild side with safari-inspired interiors. Sleek, chic styles lend themslves to a wintry palette, with a pinch of whimsy.
Elevated home décor: Urbano Interiors
How do you bring timeless style into your home? A curated mix of artisanal pieces, bespoke furniture, and hand-picked heritage brands. For more than a decade, Urbano Interiors has been the home of upscale home design, furniture and décor. Showcasing ranges that celebrate style, high quality, and timeless New Zealand and International design, […]
Choose a trusted kitchen: Kitchen Studio
Building a house or renovating your kitchen? Why not partner with a kitchen designer voted most trusted in New Zealand for the 10th year? With over 40 years spent perfecting kitchen design and installation, Kitchen Studio creates bespoke kitchens crafted specifically for how you live. “Our process is highly customer-focused,” says Christchurch store […]
Winter warmth
The search is on for smarter home heating in Canterbury. Now that we are feeling the fingers of winter creep across Canterbury, thoughts turn to how we can best keep our homes warm, dry, and energy-efficient as the colder nights set in. This year, especially, as global oil shocks hit home, rising energy […]
Get crafty
As we retreat indoors for the colder months, it’s the perfect time to try your hand at new hobbies. Knit and yarn Get Flocked: Knit nights and Saturday drop-ins to hang out and chat, knit, or crochet at the 255 High Street store. Wednesday is Pizza Night with Hell’s Pizza. www.getflocked.co.nz. Public libraries: […]
5 best places to invest in Christchurch
If you’re wondering which suburb across the city is the best investment, Opes Partners managing director Andrew Nicol shares rental yields, growth data and expert insights for 2026 in order of how fast prices have grown. 1. Addington Median house value: $564,100 Yield (rental return): 4.6% How fast prices have grown: 6.1% One […]
For the paint-hearted
The finalists for the 40th annual Dulux Colour Awards have been announced, including two stand-out properties from Christchurch. This year marks the 40th anniversary of the prestigious Dulux Colour Awards, which is New Zealand and Australia’s premier showcase of inspirational colour application in interior and exterior residential, commercial or industrial builds. The awards […]
Timeless elegance: One World Collection
Introducing the brass and glass palladium range, where timeless craft meets contemporary sophistication, curated by your design experts Heather and David Fine. Elevate your space with this collection of understated luxury at OneWorld. “The palladium range elevates any home to create a sleek, sophisticated and edgy style. The range features a coffee table, […]
Christchurch designer wins on the world stage
Inside the residence that won Christchurch interior design team Detail by Davinia Sutton a coveted international award. Set against the striking alpine landscape of Wānaka, Christchurch interior designer Detail by Davinia Sutton’s Lakeside Residence has taken out the International Design Award at the Designerati Awards in London, an accolade that recognises exceptional design […]
Walking on wool: Carpet Binders
To create a home that feels warm, inviting, and distinctly your own, the right rug makes all the difference. Finding the perfect rug, one that is exactly the right fit for your space, both in size and style, is often easier said than done. That’s where the team at Carpet Binders come in, […]
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