Putting the heart into home: Jim the Builder
The A-team that created this St Andrews Hill home love it when a plan comes together and the judges of the Master Builders House of the Year are in full agreement. The house has received not only a Gold Award in the ‘New Home $1.5-2 million’ category, but best home in the […]
Bringing ideas to life: Furniture Dimensions
An expertly handcrafted piece of high-quality furniture will last almost a lifetime – making it a much smarter investment than buying cheap items that break within a couple of years. “Many people come in here with an idea or a picture of something they like, so I then draw it […]
From trash to treasure: McDonald and Hartshorne Upholstery
A recent couch makeover by McDonald and Hartshorne Upholstery is proof that one neighbour’s old sofa can easily be another’s treasure. Two locals have taken recycling and repurposing to a new level, and successfully given an old piece of furniture a new lease of life. The McDonald and Hartshorne Upholstery […]
From the ground up: Designer Homes
Trends may come and trends may go, but when it comes to houses there’s nothing more arresting than the sight of a magnificent home. Designer Homes (DH) is a Christchurch company dedicated to the construction of magnificent and captivating homes that showcase distinctive, superior quality interior and exterior design. Established […]
Next-level giftware: Industria
Just when you thought Industria at The Colombo couldn’t get any better – or stock more beautiful, contemporary gifts and designs – it has expanded, taking the whole experience to the next level. The 100 percent Christchurch-owned and operated store proudly showcases a wide range of well-known New Zealand brands, […]
New heart of the home: Misco Joinery
You’ve been thinking for some time that your kitchen looks dated, but there’s so much else going on in your life… besides, tomorrow’s another day, right? Uh-uh. Postponement is just putting off what we know we should’ve tackled yesterday. From now on, be decisive. Carpe diem – seize the day; […]
Coffee table candy
Long slung tables are believed to have hosted the de rigueur beverage of the late Victorian era and succeeding lovers of objects combining both form and function have never looked back. In 2019, coffee tables still very much serve a practical purpose, but they have also earned cult status as […]
Natural Instinct
In Christchurch, one of the best spots to go to escape the hustle and bustle of city life is the Botanic Gardens or Hagley Park. These two places are so popular for escaping because of the plants that surround us with their calming energy. So why not bring that same energy and […]
Blind Date
We’re crushing on timber blinds right now, as the perfect accompaniment to the greenery that we’re increasingly yearning for in our internal spaces. While the true story of venetian blinds and their invention is debatable, Egyptians were among the first to create blinds from reeds and it seems every early […]
Heating Efficiency
It’s getting cold out there, so we’ve put together our hottest tips for heating your home efficiently. Heat pumps are one of the most cost-efficient ways to get the job done, but they do need to be sized, installed and used properly. Getting your heatpump serviced regularly will ensure it’s […]
