Meet the cushion queen: Becky Lee
March marks a meaningful milestone for Christchurch’s cushion couturier Becky Lee. “It’s hard to believe it’s been four years since I first began my cushion business,” says founder of The Cushion Couturier Becky Lee. “This March is particularly meaningful, it’s been one year since moving solely from an online presence into my beautiful […]
Welcoming whimsy
Curated by Nina Tucker I’ll take any opportunity to celebrate with friends around a beautiful tablescape. Easter is one of my favourite occasions, inviting such nostalgic joy into our interiors. This year, I’m balancing Easter’s cute pastel colours with elegant accents – think cottage garden meets rustic farmhouse. So bake a carrot cake, […]
Electrifying flames
Love a warm and cosy fireplace but don’t want the hassle or emissions of burning wood or gas? Get your glow on with the latest in contemporary electric fireplaces. Almost nothing makes us feel as warm and cosy as curling up by the fire while the cold weather howls and rages outside. It’s […]
How to create a seasonal home
Colour analysis helps people determine whether they’re best suited to warm autumn tones, cool winter hues, or the brightness of spring and summer palettes. When similar thinking sneaks into interiors, how do you discover your personal colour ‘season’? Christchurch colour analyst and stylist Abby Button says the principles behind colour analysis translate surprisingly […]
Made to measure: Dream Doors
If you are wondering how to add value to your home and enjoy a great kitchen without paying a fortune, here’s your answer. Freshening up your kitchen can be as simple as new cupboard doors and drawer fronts on existing cabinets, and perhaps adding in a bench top, but it can also mean […]
Bridgerton-inspired interiors
The massive Netflix hit is influencing interiors. Bridgerton-inspired home décor brings opulent 19th-century elegance to modern spaces. A lavish, vibrant, steamy Regency love story, Bridgerton has become a global phenomenon. The most-watched Netflix series of all time, 82 million households tuned in during its first 28 days, while this year’s release of season […]
East meets West
As Chinese New Year celebrations get underway, we consider the influence of Chinese art and culture on modern interiors and wallpaper design. Chinoiserie has long been a bridge between East and West, and its influence continues to shape modern wallpaper design in new and imaginative ways. Originating in 17th- and 18th-century Europe, Chinoiserie […]
Eastern influences
The historical presence of Chinese gold miners and the enduring popularity of Eastern aesthetics have woven several Chinese design elements into interiors in New Zealand. 1. Lacquered furniture and wedding cabinets Authentic or reproduction Chinese furniture, particularly red or black lacquered wedding cabinets, are a popular accent piece. These cabinets, often featuring ornate […]
Wall styling: Perfect Patterns
Harness the timeless style of wallpaper to transform your home and express your personality. “Many people love the idea of wallpaper but just don’t know where to start. That’s the problem I’m here to fix,” says wall stylist Janis McDonald and founder of Perfect Patterns. Formerly of Hubbers Furnishings and with more than […]
Take the reins
The Year of the Horse is bold, a show pony, if you will. Stallion style at home can be just as striking, with a few chic pieces or classic equestrian notes to speak for your trend-setting self.
