Bespoke Beauty
Providing a personalised service, the small team of talented craftsmen at Oakleigh Fine Furniture can bring your ideas to life by creating bespoke furniture from scratch. Specialising in crafting custom-made solid timber furniture and joinery such as dining tables, entertainment units, floating shelves, bar units and beautiful solid timber benchtops. The […]
New Neutrals: Resene
Our concept of what a neutral colour looks like is changing. No longer are we talking only about whites, creams, beiges and greys – some surprising new neutrals are in the mix. Among them are a range of terracotta shades, from subtle apricot tones all the way through to sun-baked […]
Exceeding expectations: DJ Hewitt Builders
A close collaboration between builder and designer created a home where every space suits the realities of family life. James and Micayela Hunter have three daughters and their new St Albans home passed the ultimate functional test – a birthday sleepover for 10. An architectural designer, James has worked with […]
Timelessly Tactile
Natural materials are moving to the forefront of our interior styling as environmental impact begins to dictate many of our purchase choices. Wood: it’s earthy, rustic, homely, timelessly elegant and sustainable… what’s not to love? New home décor trends are constantly emerging, tempting us with their new appeal. But there’s […]
Touch of gold
Nothing delights the eye quite so much as the glitter of gold. Wherever gold is, gloom is dispelled. Be it the ring on your finger, the scarf around your neck, or the coverlet adorning your bed, there’s something about gold. Here are a few ways to get a touch of gold in […]
Kitchens with punch: Misco Joinery
Kitchen design in 2020 is going to be all about introducing feature colours and textures that add depth and style. Moving away from neutral tones and white features, we’re now looking ahead to a whole new world of design to create a much more personalised, user-friendly influence for the heart […]
Where the wild things are
We modern-day humans have long harboured a fascination for all things tribal and, thanks to children’s books and Hollywood, our collective imaginations have run riot on the subject. Think of Tarzan swinging across the jungle; the dashing daredevil Lawrence of Arabia striding desert sands; Hepburn and Bogart pitted against the […]
New homegrown garden festival
Five garden designers, nine local schools, a collaboration of 32 community gardens and a range of top chefs, scientists, garden experts and sponsors are already signed-up and excitement is growing ahead of Christchurch’s new homegrown garden festival. For three days in March 2020, the Christchurch Botanic Gardens will play host […]
Shop local for Christmas: Coco Gifts
Shop local this Christmas at Coco Gifts in St Albans, where you’ll find the perfect present amongst the classical, chic and enchanting collection. Described as a ‘one-stop shop’ for gifts, whether it’s for a birthday, wedding, or to say thank-you, every occasion is covered. From both classic and contemporary homeware […]
Gorgeous green spaces: Styx Landscaping
Launched in 2005, Styx Landscaping is set to celebrate its fifteenth anniversary next year, and founder Glen Thomson and his partner Elly are proud to have grown their company so successfully that it’s now one of the most trusted names in landscaping and property care. From decks, fences and all […]
