The merino dream: Dreamwool
For a great night’s sleep, keep it all natural. A restful night’s sleep doesn’t just feel good – it’s essential for our wellbeing. When it comes to achieving deep, restorative rest, the materials you sleep on matter. What you sleep on is absorbed through your skin and inhaled as you breathe. That’s why […]
Comfort for life on the go: Kakapo Linen
For many, exploring New Zealand’s stunning scenery means hitting the road in a caravan, motorhome or boat. The joy of adventure can sometimes be dampened by ill-fitting bedding. With no standard sizing for caravan mattresses – some being wider, shorter, or oddly shaped – traditional linen often leaves excess fabric, wasting valuable space. […]
Embrace coastal Hamptons living: OneWorld
Fans of Hamptons style are in for a treat. Christchurch’s coastal living specialists, Heather and David of home and living haven OneWorld have just received another shipment of their beautiful Hamptons inspired sofas. The foundation of Hamptons style is a soft, neutral colour scheme. Think whites, creams, soft greys and muted blues, all […]
No time like now: McDonald & Hartshorne
That old adage “A stitch in time saves nine” has passed down the centuries for a reason. Our habit of putting off tackling a problem immediately can all too often grow the problem exponentially. This proverbial wisdom makes sound economic sense on both the work and home-front. With the latter, we only have […]
Rattan vibes: Oneworld Collection
Spring is the perfect time to make the most of the resurgence of much loved rattan and shop the trend at Oneworld Collection. The beautifully made rattan will give you inspiration to revamp your home. Whether you are looking for a retro, bohemian, coastal or tropical style, Oneworld’s versatile range will help you […]
Wicked range of wicker: Woven Veranda
Indonesia has some of the finest textile weavers in the world and the villages of West Java are renowned for their centuries-old artisanal traditions. It was during a backpacking trip around Indonesia in the 1980s that a young New Zealand designer, Neil Briden, first came across hand-woven rattan furniture. This is where the […]
It really is black and white
Black and white is a classic colour combination that stands the test of time and for good reason. Both are strong neutrals (to which colour can be added if desired), and work well with a huge variety of different textures and interior design styles. From the bedroom to the bathroom, the kitchen to […]
Design excellence
Christchurch kitchen designer Davinia Sutton made history at the recent National Kitchen and Bathroom Association (NKBA) Excellence in Design Awards, with her business taking home a record-breaking 13 awards. Her awards, for seven unique kitchen and bathroom designs, included the prestigious Supreme Kitchen Design Award, the Supreme Bathroom […]
Spanish revival: RESENE
Take inspiration from Californian Spanish-style homes to create a conversation pit that’s a conversation piece in itself. Modern California Spanish style champions simple yet elegant design as it’s known for symmetrical decorating and reframing interior spaces with archways. Warm woods are a staple in this style too, which makes […]
Colours to inspire
Each December, The Pantone Colour of the Year is looked upon to spark inspiration in the interior and design world. In 2021, for only the second time in its 22-year history, Pantone selected two colours to define the year. The two independent colours, Ultimate Gray and Illuminating, a bold and brilliant […]
