Designer ceramics
It is hard enough to keep up with the latest fashion trends, let alone the ones within your four walls. Kill two (Clay)birds with one stone with this pairing. Beloved brands, fashion label Ketz-ke and Claybird ceramics have dished out (pun intended) a Kiwi collab worth talking about. Pictured is their […]
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 […]
Keeping cosy
With minus morning temperatures creeping in, now’s a good time to find out if your heating is up to scratch, to stock up on luxe fur throws and watch the flames dance. Contemporary home heating runs the gamut from wood burners to pellet fires, gas fires to heat pumps and even a […]
Office nooks & crannies
Working from home often means having a specific space to call an office, rather than cluttering up the kitchen table. Home offices can be large or small, a whole room or just a corner. Creating a home office may be as simple as putting a table or desk and chair […]
Shelve it
Making the best use of space available in a home, bach or office often means shelving. If you’re looking for inspiration, check out these ideas from Metropol. Nowadays shelves might be singles, doubles or triples, built-ins or exposed, stand alone or part of a cabinet. Choice is dependent on the […]
Smooth sailing: RESENE
Everyone needs a place to call their own, including adults. Just a having a corner of a shared bedroom or lounge to read and relax when you need some time out can be of major benefits to your mental health and make sure your relationships continue to be smooth sailing. […]
Creating home playgrounds: Willow Landscapes
A great outdoor play area encourages the growth of young minds. Carl Gildea of Willow Landscapes has drawn creative inspiration from his own young family, to install adventure into Kiwi backyards. Lockdowns, logistics and working remotely has sparked a trend for home playgrounds, where it’s easy to oversee the kids […]
Urban property development specialists: Growcott Freer Property
Growcott Freer Property is a New Zealand-owned urban property development company, providing both prospective investors and homeowners the chance to own a brand-new property in some of Christchurch’s most sought-after neighbourhoods. Directors Nicholas Growcott and Isaac Freer personally oversee every project, partnering with some of the biggest names in the […]
Thoughtful design: Deià
Maia Rewha and Bella Voogt launched Deià in 2020, swiftly making their mark on the interior design industry with their fresh take on design. Their combined previous experience of 11 years in design encouraged them to forge a new direction, in designing with consciousness and integrity. Deià inclines to the […]
Smart security solutions: Combined Security Solutions
Looking after the electronic security for a large college campus and boarding houses is a mammoth task – but once a smart system is designed, the high priority of safety is simple. Site-wide security systems, access control, to protect over 1500 pupils, 300 staff, visitors and college assets at St […]












