Waste-free Bathrooms
The bathroom wastepaper basket might soon be a redundant commodity as we go from wasteful to tasteful in the busiest little room of the house. We look at tips to keep the bathroom a stylish, sustainable sanctuary – where consciences will also get a good clean. Those plastic shampoo, conditioner, […]
Time for spring maintenance: Maxwell Plumbing
Now that spring has officially sprung, it’s a great time to start thinking about ticking off those general maintenance jobs around the home. Tasks like fixing dripping taps, checking hot water cylinders for leaks and cleaning spoutings, are all high on agendas following the end of the winter months. […]
Find the perfect present: Barrington Gifts
With the festive season only two months away, Christmas shoppers are sure to find the perfect present amongst the treasure trove at Barrington Gifts. Offering a unique mix of locally and globally sourced homeware, gifts, art, jewellery and accessories, new stock has just been added to the extensive selection. From […]
Gifts & homewares: Ruralco
The traditional wedding gift to help set up a home is well and truly a custom of the past. However, high-end special pieces still have their place as gifts for newlyweds. The Ruralco stores in Ashburton, Methven & Rakaia offer a beautiful range of gift and homeware products, like the […]
New Zealand’s most luxurious sleep: Dreamwool Beds
With summer just around the corner, the thought of beautiful, long warm days is an exciting thought, but for many, it also comes with the prospect of hot sleepless nights. The good news is you can now say goodbye to waking up all hours in a lather and positioning fans […]
Eco-sustainable sewage solutions: NaturalFlow South
Are you looking for a simple, environmentally friendly sewage treatment system that doesn’t require expensive, on-going maintenance? The NaturalFlow system not only provides an eco-sustainable sewage solution and produces a high-quality result to treat wastewater, but also saves money and time. Keeping it simple is the company’s philosophy – using […]
Distinctive Luxury: Trenzseater
Trenzseater’s vision is built on the foundation of custom-made luxury design which is authentic, personalised, distinctive and instantly recognisable. Directors Ben and Hamish Lewis offer a full interior design service with a deserved reputation for detailing some of New Zealand’s finest residences. Their interior design service has gained international recognition […]
Learn to upcycle!: Make Me Pretty Upcycling
Turning an item of furniture with history into an updated statement piece for the future is always a rewarding challenge for ‘furniture whisperer’, Karen Petrie. With the correct type of paint and on-trend colour, the founder of Make Me Pretty Upcycling says almost any home interior item can be given […]
Ever Green
The colour green has long had a transformative effect on our internal spaces. We look at how to incorporate the natural beauty of lush green into the home. Green returns inside and flourishes in all directions for 2019. The trend has been growing steadily since leafy indoor plants have also […]
Love the new home journey: Quinn Homes
‘Love the journey’. That’s the Quinn Homes motto and genuine message to clients. “Taking the stress away is what we always do best,” says hands-on owner Peter Quinn. “People often tell me how much of a stress-free experience they’ve had – and the most enjoyable journey; hence our motto.” The […]
