The magic of Christmas: One World

Create a space with a luxurious festive feel that shines with style and sophistication. Make your Christmas a OneWorld Christmas – find a beautiful collection curated with timeless elegance in mind in stock now. Christchurch’s home of the Hamptons, this gorgeous retail store at 114 Carlyle Street, Sydenham, is full of fabulous pieces […]

Adversity to elegance: Maree Hynes

Now a thriving design destination, Maree Hynes Interiors has come a long way from its beginnings in a mobile curtains van. The woman behind it all looks back on a 30-year South Canterbury legacy. From humble beginnings to building one of the South Island’s most admired interior design brands, Maree Hynes’ story is […]

Accessible art: Windsor Gallery

The search for the perfect piece of art ends here. Finding the ideal artwork to transform a wall or display case just got easier, thanks to Windsor Gallery’s latest exhibition, The Premier Art Collection. Bringing together more than 40 highly regarded artists, the show offers a rare chance to view some of New […]

Rugged good looks: Carpet Binders

The city’s best-kept secret for affordable custom rugs with heart and heritage. From soft textures to subtle patterns, a beautiful wool rug is the quickest and easiest way to transform a room, instantly adding warmth and style. Few know the power of a rug better than siblings Michelle MacWilliam and Richard Cassidy. Together, […]

3 trending interior styles

According to the Pinterest trend report, the rest of 2025 is all about “elevating the everyday, making every corner an inspiring, unique escape – no matter your square footage or budget.” Here are three trends shaping our interiors: Statement tiles Bold ceramics are being used to inject joy and personality into walls and […]

Our pick of the don’t misses: Canterbury Home Show

From family fun day to all things interiors, there’s so much to see at the Canterbury Home Show. This is what’s on our To Do list… The daily seminar series is where industry experts share their advice, inspiration, ideas and knowledge to complete your next project. Thinking about selling your house? Head along […]

The Canterbury Home Show 2025

Discover the latest ideas, products, and inspiration for building, renovating, and decorating at the Canterbury Home Show this October. 17 – 19 October, Wolfbrook Arena, Addington Complimentary tickets available online at canterburyhomeshow.co.nz

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.          

Magic wardrobes: Spaces Ink Design

It’s got nothing to do with lions and witches; this magic wardrobe is an award-winning Canterbury design. In the recent National Kitchen and Bathroom Association awards (NKBA), one Canterbury designer stood out for a piece of innovative furniture. The ‘magic’ wardrobes designed by Sarah Harding of Spaces Ink Design. Why magic? Because they […]

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 […]