Design excellence
Christchurch kitchen designer Davinia Sutton made history at the recent National Kitchen and Bathroom Association (NKBA) Excellence in Design Awards, with her business taking home a record-breaking 13 awards. Her awards, for seven unique kitchen and bathroom designs, included the prestigious Supreme Kitchen Design Award, the Supreme Bathroom […]
Spanish revival: RESENE
Take inspiration from Californian Spanish-style homes to create a conversation pit that’s a conversation piece in itself. Modern California Spanish style champions simple yet elegant design as it’s known for symmetrical decorating and reframing interior spaces with archways. Warm woods are a staple in this style too, which makes […]
Bring some French romance to your bedroom
French décor is one of the world’s most enduring styles, and head of the list is the bedroom or boudoir. One of the most embraced and romantic is the country bedroom. From casual to chic, this style is often about soft feminine neutrals and pastels or the complete opposite, […]
Perfectly pretty paisley
Paisley, once only popular as a bandana print, is tipped to be a top trend this summer. The teardrop-shaped pattern has been a regular on fashion catwalks for decades, and now major textile producers and furniture manufacturers are also embracing paisley. You too can join the paisley parade whether […]
Rug up for winter
Our bodies aren’t the only things we need to rug up this winter… our living spaces could also do with an injection of rugs, too. These floor coverings anchor a room and work hard to define and differentiate spaces in a home. Rugs can be used to frame an […]
Working with murals
Wall murals are an easy way to turn a plain wall into an artistic expression and also an art form that dates back to around 30,000BC. Well-known ancient murals include paintings in the Chauvet cave in France, found in Egyptian tombs in 3150BC, Pompeii in 100BC-AD79 and Minoan […]
Baby, its cold outside: Total Food Equipment
With the inevitable winter weather, it is safe to assume you’ll be spending a lot of time inside. Make those days less dreary by stopping into Total Food Equipment and adding a pop of colour to your kitchen. Owner Sandra McLay shares her new top picks instore. This stunning […]
Creating lasting memories: Art By J Steel
Certain locations and buildings always hold a special place in our hearts. Artist Jonathan Steel captures those places and memories, beautifully, to be treasured for years. “We form a particular emotional attachment to the family home. But the places we love can be just about anywhere… the location where we […]
Artistic combinations: RESENE
Bauhaus design is renowned for its unique aesthetic combining fine arts with arts and crafts, as well as for its enduring influence on modern and contemporary art. Bauhaus principles focus on minimalism and form following function, meaning spaces that follow these guidelines are filled with simple but elegant geometric […]
Colours to inspire
Each December, The Pantone Colour of the Year is looked upon to spark inspiration in the interior and design world. In 2021, for only the second time in its 22-year history, Pantone selected two colours to define the year. The two independent colours, Ultimate Gray and Illuminating, a bold and brilliant […]
