A local favourite: The Ivy
If you’re looking for a reason to venture over to Sumner, we have just the place for you. The Ivy continues to be a local favourite after six years in business, and just by one visit it’s easy to see why – being greeted by Karen and her faithful golden retriever makes […]
Setting the stage: Jaz it up
We’ve long recognised the importance of first impressions and, when it comes to selling your home, those first impressions really do count. Staging is a way to put your home’s best foot forward, impressing potential buyers and increasing their emotional attachment to the home, so you get the highest possible […]
Success is in the soil: Terra Viva
The topic of soil doesn’t sound as exciting as talking about stunning strongly-scented roses or a bumper crop of sweet strawberries, it’s actually more important. Terra Viva’s Peter Worsp tells us why. PREPARATION IS KEY: Like most things in life, the preparation determines the end results – and this applies […]
Storylines in the design journey: South Architects Ltd
Impactful architecture works on so many levels, not just outwardly, but also by making connections with people and places. At the heart of any great design is a compelling story, says Craig South of South Architects. Being able to tell a story is of fundamental importance to the architectural design process. […]
Equipped for anything: Total Food Equipment
For kitchen and cooking lovers, walking into Total Food Equipment is like a kid walking into a candy store: It’s hard to know where to look. With a gadget for everything from bakeware to cookware, the name Total Food Equipment makes total sense. It is Total Food Equipment owner Sandra McLay’s firm […]
Tile tales
Move over white subway tiles, we’re introducing a whole raft of new kids on the decorating block; there’s hexagon, finger tiles, mosaic and stone and they’re rocking a kaleidoscope of colours and textures. We check out some of the latest looks snaking their way across walls and floors. Mixed geometrics: Geometric […]
Modern Reds: RESENE
This boldly beautiful space showcases the new trend for striking reds, which, when contrasted with other bold shades and natural textures create an exotic Pasifika look, by way of Morocco. On this side of the world, with our clear, bright, natural light, we have traditionally opted for bluer, deeper reds […]
Statement Sofas
Whether you call it a couch, a sofa, or a settee, nice and neutral has long been the name of the style game when it comes to picking a stylish seat. We get it – it is one of the largest pieces of furniture in the main room of the […]
Talent for trellis: Trellis Warehouse
If you’re already preparing for the warmer months ahead and would like to install some outdoor features in your garden, then a trellis may just be the stylish answer you’ve been looking for. For 30 years, Trellis Warehouse has been supplying Cantabrians with quality trellis products, all of which are custom […]
Lofty Ambitions
If you have the lofty ambition of creating more space without increasing the foot plan of your abode, a mezzanine may just be the answer. There are numerous ways to incorporate a mezzanine or intermediate floor within a space and, contrary to popular belief, you don’t need a double-height ceiling […]
