Your new couch is calling – McDonald & Hartshorne
From champions of New Zealand-made and reupholstered furniture specialists, a customisable corner suite joins the range just in time for the social season. Known for giving furniture a new lease on life, the latest creation from McDonald & Hartshorne was born from wanting to offer something that could fit the whole friend group […]
Boh’s designer bed
Singer-songwriter Boh Runga becomes the star of this designer bed campaign to raise funds for Breast Cancer Foundation New Zealand. Each year, Sealy New Zealand supports the country’s foremost breast cancer education and awareness organisation by collaborating with iconic Aotearoa creatives through the creation of a bespoke bed. This year’s bed was designed […]
Waikuku’s wicker destination: Woven Veranda
From Waikuku to the world, Scandinavian-style wicker furniture from this North Canterbury boutique is a firm favourite. “You need to experience the wonders of wicker to know why it remains so popular,” WovenVeranda owner Guy Gunn explains. Think swingseats, lounge chairs, sofas, dining settings – it’s a favourite for indoor and outdoor living. […]
Refined outdoor living to relax in
“Almost everything will work again if you unplug it for a few minutes, including you.” Take that famous (though anonymous) quote and let it inspire your outdoor living for the season ahead: refined, refreshed, and a real reset. Turn to the natural environment for inspiration; balance earthy hues like chocolate and sage with […]
The latest trend: restore, don’t replace – McDonald & Hartshorne
In Christchurch’s bustling hospitality industry – where restaurants book out and tables fill up – booth seats wear out and chairs start to tatter. To keep their footprint low and standards high, local restaurateurs are choosing to restore instead of replace. Within commercial spaces, restoring furniture can update the look of a business […]
Sleep on sheep: Dreamwool
What’s the true cost of a bed that doesn’t immediately send you into a deep, restful slumber? In a wellness-focused world swamped with supplements and the latest feel-good fad, studies show that one of the quickest ways to boost your energy, health and happiness is by way of a brand new bed. Because, […]
The Rs of furniture restoration: McDonald and Hartshorne
Restore, refurbish, repair – let your favourite pieces of furniture be passed down through generations. Furniture holds memories, from antique family heirlooms to statement pieces. But often these pieces can lose their character through everyday wear and tear, or they might not suit a space anymore. At McDonald and Hartshorne, furniture restoration is […]
On the table: The C table
Metropol deputy editor Tamara Pitelen investigates solutions to the pressing issue of how to keep your coffee within arm’s reach from the sofa this winter. Say hello to the C table. Sometimes coffee tables are just too far away. When you’re settled deep into the sofa on a cold and dark winter’s evening, […]
Adoring restoring: Holliday and Sons
In a world where new and mass produced is just a few mouse clicks away, furniture that has faithfully marked the passing of centuries is filled with character, history and soul. Just as friends who walk beside us through life’s phases become ever more precious, so our longstanding tables, chairs, and cabinets earn […]
Uniquely crafted furniture: Arthur Nellie
From an old shearing shed to a purpose-built facility and showroom, and with over 80 years of combined experience, the team at Ohoka-based upholstery business Arthur-Nellie design and build furniture, restore family heirlooms, and help match furniture to your space. One of the best parts of the job, says Arthur-Nellie co-owner Kent McCreanor, […]
