Restored, renewed, revitalised: MF Turnbull
Celebrating 30 years in business, MF Turnbull has earned its place as an iconic Christchurch business. Experts in paint, stain, polyurethane and polished finishes on furniture and joinery, there is very little in the home that Monique and Murray Turnbull and their team cannot regenerate. While finishing new items is […]
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 […]
Colour of the Year
Coral has long symbolised a range of uplifting emotions from health to happiness, with amulets of the aragonite mineral used to drive away misfortune and illness in Ancient Greece. Whether recognising the talismanic qualities of nature’s bounty or simply a happy coincidence, Pantone has revealed that its official colour of […]
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 […]
Wonderful Walls: Angelique Armstrong
Whether you want an understated design for subtle interest or a bold statement pattern to give a room that wow factor, it seems the writing is on the wall for 2019 interior trends. Yes, wallpaper is making its beautiful mark and our homes are all the better for it. Metropol […]
Natural Instinct: Home & Living
Natural fibres are bringing authentic warmth to our decor. We look at how to introduce this knotty and nice aesthetic to refresh and lighten the home. Easy on the eye, to the touch, and for the planet, natural fibres appeal to our instincts in woven, knitted or knotted renditions. Natural […]
Blissful Bathrooms: Aquapro Plumbing and Drainage
Aquapro Plumbing and Drainage does exactly what it says on the label: working with all things water, plumbing and drainlaying, plus gasfitting as well. Accredited Master Plumbers operating in both the residential and the commercial sector, no job is too big or small for their do it once, do it right ethos. […]
Blending form and function: Sandy Eagle Design
For award-winning kitchen and bathroom designer Sandy Eagle, listening to her clients is the key to the perfect result. Seeking to understand her clients and how they work is integral to creating functional spaces, which she then moulds into the look they want. With more than 20 years of knowledge […]
Colour Craze
In a world full of neutrals, it is no surprise we are craving colour, as it enhances the senses and heightens emotion and mood. We look at incorporating colour into your home. Kitchen Coloured appliances and utensils are simply delicious these days. Colour also means you can find things – […]
Heart of Stone
The grounding earthiness of stone adds a particular energy to a room that nothing else can. We are increasingly seeing stone wares coming through all areas of the home. Marble, as an interior design element, began beautifying abodes many years ago – and we are craving more. The quirk of […]
