Craving Curves

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

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

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 […]

Ronnie Dunbar Upholstery

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

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 […]

Master Joiner

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 […]

Bright Bathrooms

Bright Bathrooms

Colour is a complex phenomenon and theories about its effect on our minds and emotions range across the scientific and artistic realms. All it takes is a paintbrush and a pot of fresh paint to demonstrate the power of colour to dramatically alter a space. The transformative capabilities of colour go above and […]

Dreamwool Beds

A site for SLUMBER: Dreamwool Beds

“Sleep that knits up the ravelled sleeve of care,” wrote Shakespeare. He was right. Sleep is a physical necessity allowing both the body and the mind a chance to recover and repair themselves after the stresses of the day so you wake refreshed and recharged. Adequate sleep is just as important for your […]

Shelf Life

Shelf Life: No longer are shelves just shelves

No longer are shelves just shelves, today they are architectural objects in themselves. They’re no longer just the fixed bracket storage they once were, as form meets function and drives the access to almost limitless possibilities. When it comes to storage, taking into account storage space such as cupboards and shelving is integral […]

Tropical Dreaming

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 […]