Raising the Standard: David Reid Homes
You have taken the plunge and decided to build your dream home. Naturally you want to have complete confidence in the right business capable of turning that dream into a reality. That’s why popular favourite David Reid Homes should be top of your list. According to Sales and Design Consultant, […]
Creating kitchen envy
As if receiving the highest number of awards in one season ever isn’t enough, Ingrid Geldof also flew home from the National Kitchen and Bathroom Association (NKBA) awards ceremony carrying the inaugural award: Designer of the Year, sponsored by Laminex. This new award requires designers to enter at least two […]
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 […]
Where form and function collide: Harrison Bloy
Choices like never before make it possible to create a functional bathroom that’s dripping in personality. The spacious luxury showroom at Harrison Bloy has a unique and quite stunning display of options. As sumptuous as it all seems, there are many surprisingly affordable quality entry-level products, that are still stylish. With an impressive […]
Creative Kitchens: Vision Kitchens
These days, a kitchen is no longer just for cooking. While it’s one of the most functional rooms in a house, it can also be a very pleasant space to relax in. The expert team at Vision Kitchens believes a superior kitchen shares the personality of its owners and its aim is to […]
Heart of Stone: Marble in the starring role
It’s been playing a strong supporting role in our Instagram flat lays for the longest of times, but now it seems marble has worked its way into our hearts to play a starring role in the home. Paired with copper, it’s a match made in homewares heaven. Its popularity is by no means […]
The craft of cookware: local culinary experts Total Food Equipment share their passions
The season for hygge is well and truly here and, if you’re a foodie, or just someone who likes to get cosy with the family and a bowl of homemade soup, then a visit Total Food Equipment is a must-do before you hunker down. The store is a gorgeous trove of all things […]
Creating dreamy kitchens: Dream Doors Christchurch
Owner of Dream Doors Adrian Kay is not only celebrating six years in business in Christchurch, but also winning best Dream Doors franchise in New Zealand for a fabulous fifth year in a row. Dream Doors is best known for giving your existing kitchen a facelift, but how far you wish to go […]
Design centre inspires: Studio J Design Centre by Jennian Homes is like the best ever Pinterest board (but in real life!)
Congratulations! You’ve decided to build a new home. The next step involves whittling down those Instagram and Pinterest image collections, and choosing the design features of your bricks and mortar, or weatherboard and stone, to make your home dreams come true. You’ve actually got some 500-600 decisions ahead of you – it could […]
Tap into your own trends: Edward Gibbon’s retail manager Lesley Storm gives us her take on choosing a tap
When building or renovating, tapware choices should be exciting. Far from just a functional plumbing imperative, taps are rising in the design stakes. They’re top styling statements in themselves. And while there are always trends in tapware, homeowners should be true to their individual tastes. Edward Gibbon Retail Manager, Lesley Storm, believes if […]
