Canterbury designs steal the show: National Kitchen & Bathroom Association
Canterbury’s kitchen and bathroom designers have stolen the show at this year’s National Kitchen & Bathroom Association (NKBA) Excellence in Design Awards. Locals Ingrid Geldof of Ingrid Geldof Design, Vicki Andrews of Vicki Andrews Design, Emma Morris of Eterno Design, and Emma Gourdie of Lume Design led the pack at […]
Beautiful Buffets: Add instant storage
They’ve been the after-thought of the interiors world for the longest of times, but buffets are increasingly playing a starring role in the home, with their ability to add instant storage. Falling smack bang between function and form, there’s a buffet to suit almost every space. No matter what your […]
Exceptional Sydenham Space: Kit and Caboodle
It would be hard not to feel uplifted and inspired when you walk into the store at 7 Elgin Street in Sydenham. The sights, scents and overall vibe of this central city space are warm and inviting, but then that’s not surprising of the destination store which has, at its […]
The ‘Wow’ Factor: ARC Tiles and Interiors
A passion for excellence and a commitment to delivering the best service to its customers is the driving force behind the team at ARC Tiles and Interiors. Here is a business that doesn’t just keep you up with the Joneses; it keeps you streaks ahead of the Joneses! If your […]
Craving Curves: Curves are in
They say trends are cyclical and this one is just that – both literally and figuratively. Ask anyone in the homewares sphere and they’ll tell you, curves are in. We’re seeing an increase in curvy furniture throughout the home. The ‘70s and ‘80s-inspired silhouette is a fun new furniture trend […]
Into the Deep: Blue is making a splash in the homewares realm
We’ve been singing the blues when it comes to our sartorial selections for the longest of times and now, blue is making a splash in the homewares realm. And, while this versatile hue comes in all shades and sizes, it’s the deepest and moodiest that are making their impact in […]
Going Dotty
Décor has us going dotty, as the spotted look steals the show in contemporary abodes. A seasonal throw-back, polka dots have come full circle, after all, they say trends are cyclical and, in this instance, they most certainly are – both in the figurative and literal sense of the expression. But this modern […]
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 […]
Beddy Buys: Quality slumber spaces
When it comes to our slumber spaces, quality counts. After all, if the average night’s sleep is eight hours, then one sleeps for a third of one’s life. Granted, for many of us, eight hours of sleep is but a distant dream, which makes it even more important to favour quality over […]
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 […]
