Lounge around
Is there a time and place to be unapologetically lazy? Don’t judge a couch by its cover. A striking pattern, bold colour or chic neutral exterior might be your ultimate in aesthetics – but put your future self first and consider how it will perform at home. When you do grant yourself time […]
Sanctuary at home
Create your own calm at home with spaces that speak to serenity. Understated neutrals complement more striking colours of nature – both can join your décor as objects you actually reach for – like a teapot or hot water bottle cover. Curated by Nina Tucker.
Music to your ears: Soundline Audio
Music is powerful – touching our hearts and minds and evoking emotions. Your favourite artist or ballad heard crisp and clear is a feeling hard to beat. High-performance speakers, however, can be bulky and obtrusive in a sleek residential environment. The solution? Sonance Invisible speakers series from Soundline Audio. Seamlessly integrating into plaster […]
Blooming lovely: Silk Flowers
Brighten your home with beautiful silk flowers. Looking to add a splash of colour and cheer to your home all year round? Silk flowers are a stunning, low-maintenance complement to real plants and blooms. Unlike fresh flowers, silk arrangements don’t wilt, require no watering, and remain vibrant no matter the season. They’re ideal […]
Spaces to soothe the soul
As our homes continue to serve as sanctuaries from an increasingly fast-paced world, design choices are shifting beyond aesthetics to enhancing mental wellness. Creating a calming environment doesn’t require a full renovation; it begins with thoughtful use of layout, lighting, colour, and materials that support emotional ease and daily balance. Layout plays a […]
Sweet Tooth
Curated by Nina Tucker. Emotional comfort with a playful kick? Whatever the combination behind the surge in sweet treat-inspired homewares, sugary styles and scents are filling a gap with fun. Soft furnishings mimic the colours of indulgent treats, sweet scents leave your living room smelling like a chocolaterie, and your favourite corner-store candy […]
The return of wallpaper and pattern
Wallpaper is back – and it’s bolder than ever. After years of minimalist, all-white interiors dominating the design world, pattern is making a confident comeback – and nowhere is it more expressive than on our walls. From lush botanicals to striking geometrics, wallpaper is once again a hero of interior styling, bringing drama, […]
The styling method to supplement wallpaper
Combining wallpaper, artwork, textures, and decorative accents might seem excessive, yet there is a method to the madness. For cohesion that flows from colour to mood, consider these tips. Textures: Introduce varying textures to invite depth and dimension. Artwork: To anchor wallpaper, hang art, but don’t overdo it. Frames with negative space and […]
Nature inside: The houseplant renaissance in urban living
In an era where many of us spend more time indoors and at our screens, the humble houseplant is having a moment – and it’s more than just a design trend. By Tamara Pitelen. Urban homes and apartments across Christchurch are embracing a leafy revival, turning interiors into calming green sanctuaries that nourish […]
Wave crave
Inviting comfort, fluidity, and softness, curves guide the eye like waves on the ocean. Offsetting sharp lines, this movement balances a space in an organic way. We’ve scoured Canterbury’s latest homewares collections to bring you a curation of curved elements to soften up your home. Pure Foundations centrepiece bowl, West Elm. Pure Foundations […]
