Vintage florals are blooming
Vintage florals are adding life and colour to our spaces – and we can’t get enough of their blooming beauty. Nature doesn’t get it wrong. The colour-consulting design work has already been done, in a bunch of flowers. For a dash of yesteryear culture, perhaps include famous vintage floral patterns […]
Snow White snow Bright: Brightening up your homeware.
Move over moody grey, bright white has entered the room. Who would have thought this colour would be capable of packing so much punch and giving our homewares a much-needed revamp? White light is made up of all the colours of the rainbow – no wonder we are drawn to […]
A talent for transformation: Ronnie Dunbar Upholsterers
With a strong focus on sustainability and upcycling, Ronnie Dunbar Upholsterers (RDU) is an expert at transforming both antique and contemporary furnishings into stylish pieces that appear brand-new. Thanks to a reputation that extends across the globe, the company has worked on top-quality projects for royalty, celebrities, country estates and […]
Organic themed rooms
It’s ideal to take design cues from the characteristics of a place. The perfect room for a geometric or organic wallpaper might, for instance, be one with a window overlooking a stunning copper beech tree, if the chosen pattern repeats the leaf shape or colour. So before going shopping, take a […]
Architectural Mystery: Murray Hewitt Joinery
There are few architectural details that can give a home a sense of mystery and wonder like a secret door leading to a hidden room. If you’ve ever wanted a private hideaway, extra secure storage for valuables, or an almost magical escape to another world, a hidden room is sure […]
New look kitchens: Dream Doors Christchurch
Dream Doors Christchurch can transform the hub of your home, providing a new look without the new kitchen price. Owner Adrian Kay leads a dedicated team of four skilled tradesmen, specialising in kitchen renovation/remodelling. “Our kitchen facelifts are what sets us apart,” he says. “We retain the bones of the […]
They’ve got you covered: Ronnie Dunbar Upholstery
One of Queenstown’s most successful upholsterers, Ronnie Dunbar Upholstery [RDU Ltd] has expanded its operation to open an additional branch in Christchurch as RDU [CHC] Ltd at 11a Sheffield Crescent, Burnside. Ronnie started his long career in upholstery with a four-year apprenticeship at the respected furniture store Anderson & England in […]
The Kitchen Wow Factor: Master Joiner Award
Held once a year to seek out the best designs in New Zealand, the Master Joiner Awards are a prestigious, highly sought-after award to obtain. Designed to promote excellence in joinery design and craftsmanship, to encourage the use of sustainable timbers and to showcase the finest work from the industry, it is […]
Tropical Dreaming
It may have been inspired by some rather wishful thinking on our part, as we engage all our survival tactics to make it through the winter months. But tropical prints are gaining notoriety across interiors, fashion, prints, home decor accessories and art. At it’s heart, this trend is about incorporating lots of […]
Walk on the Dark Side: Why not eschew the starker for the darker this season?
They say blondes have the most fun and, while we’ve been on the blonde bandwagon when it comes to our timber furnishings for the longest of times, furniture is set to take a walk on the dark side this season. From side tables, consoles and coffee tables to cabinets, dining tables or shelving, […]
