Zebra crossing
Step aside, leopard print – the zebra is stealing your spotlight. Black and white stripes are certainly timeless, and overseas trend reports show that both fashion and homewares have gone wild for zebra print. Before you ask, yes, it’s a neutral – with maximalist energy. Here’s our edit.
The repair shop: Seaton’s French Polishing and Furniture Repair
Giving timeless pieces of furniture a second life. Whether it’s a vintage dining suite or a cherished heirloom, Seaton’s French Polishing and Furniture Repair brings tired furniture back to life. For over 30 years, owner Mike Fullen has restored everything from antique sideboards to family treasures, preserving both craftsmanship and sentimental value. In […]
Bring the Hamptons home: OneWorld Collection
Introducing the Devonport outdoor collection – a beautiful, timeless range of furniture designed to transport you to The Hamptons. The wait is almost over, soon it will be available on your doorstep. Heather and David Fine of OneWorld designed this gorgeous range arriving from Indonesia in October, just in time to refresh and […]
4 ways to maximalise
Maximalism is your gateway to ‘more is more’. Entirely expressive and impossible to replicate, this interior design practice is a unique way to inject your home with personality and amplify its intrigue. If you’re formally rejecting and renouncing the minimalist’s subdued aesthetic, here are four ways to make maximalism work. LAYER Embrace the […]
Small spaces
Tight on space but big on style? Whether you’re squeezing into a studio, rocking a tiny home, making the most of a modest nook, or maximising a cosy apartment, smart design choices – from furniture that moonlights as storage to optical illusions that fool the eye – can transform even the tightest areas. […]
Best bed for hot sleepers: Dreamwool Beds
Sleep cooler with all-natural, breathable materials. As hot sleepers seek new ways to increase their comfort and quality of rest, some bed manufacturers are responding with a range of technologies and synthetic materials designed to lower the temperature of your sleeping environment. This is often done by adding a top layer of gel […]
Couch envy
A couch is one of the biggest interior investments we’ll make in a lifetime – and it’s an investment in a different kind of living. On a couch we gather, lounge, nap, de-stress, read, watch, knit – it’s our happy place for better or worse, and winter only dials up the time we […]
Lounge around
Is there a time and place to be unapologetically lazy? Don’t judge a couch by its cover. A striking pattern, bold colour or chic neutral exterior might be your ultimate in aesthetics – but put your future self first and consider how it will perform at home. When you do grant yourself time […]
Restoring memories: McDonald & Hartshorne
From the refresh of an important family heirloom to the complete rebuild of furniture passed down through generations, restoring such pieces preserves special memories. Even better, it’s a commitment to sustainability, reducing waste by returning beautiful pieces to their former glory. The bones of most antiques are solid and sturdy, so it makes […]
The styling method to supplement wallpaper
Combining wallpaper, artwork, textures, and decorative accents might seem excessive, yet there is a method to the madness. For cohesion that flows from colour to mood, consider these tips. Textures: Introduce varying textures to invite depth and dimension. Artwork: To anchor wallpaper, hang art, but don’t overdo it. Frames with negative space and […]
