Cement to be

It’s edgy, industrial and proving to be an enduring design element in the home – the concrete trend is bringing New York luxe into everyday homes.     It might not seem like an obvious choice for your home, but the grey stone is not to be ignored as interior design trends […]

Moody Pink

For anyone with a passion for all things house and home, you’ll know that the power of pink is making its appearance in the abode, but in a much more soothing and smokier tone known as dusky pink.     Whether it’s painting a room, or subtle pink touches, it is definitely […]

Open Source

Kitchen cupboards starting to look worn or dated? Here’s a novel idea: throw them away!     The spaces within our sanctuaries have gone from minimalist to maximalist in the past few months and, with it the need to pretend there is no ‘stuff’ has gone out the window. Inspired by hotel […]

Giving Back to the Community: D.J. Hewitt Builders Ltd

Award-winning local company, D.J. Hewitt Builders Ltd, is leading the way when it comes to giving back to the community it’s been a part of for nearly 25 years.     Founder Daryl Hewitt is passionate about making a positive difference in Canterbury, supporting local initiatives, projects and our young people striving […]

Maxed Out

Online creative store Etsy is proclaiming 2019 as the year of maximalism – encouraging us all in their 2018 trend report to step away from the ultra-minimalist look and embrace the bold in our home.     Maximalism is everything minimalism is not; where minimalism forces us to make decisions about what […]

The Dark Arts

For many seasons now, neutral interiors have been a firm favourite. Many of us have been captivated by the soothing Scandinavian design, but lately design trends are dipping their brushes into darker hues and we’re starting to see a wealth of bold colours being introduced into the home.     As we […]

Green Credentials

There are plenty of good reasons why you should fill your home with houseplants. They don’t just look good by adding texture and colour to your home, but they’re good for us too!     From flourishing foliage to jungle inspired botanicals, houseplants have sprouted their way back into our lives. So, […]

Kitchen Dreams to Reality: Dream Doors Kitchens

It’s no surprise that Dream Doors Kitchens Christchurch earned Best Franchisee of the Year for the sixth year in a row. With the company’s expertise and attention to detail, you’ll be left dazzled while admiring your new kitchen.     Dream Doors Kitchens Christchurch is skilled in renovating kitchens because they manage […]

Get it white

The days might be getting darker as we make the seasonal shift to the cooler months, but that doesn’t mean our homes need to follow suit. In fact a clean, serene white interior might just be the antidote to the winter blues.     White may seem to be a safe choice […]

Simply the Best: Simply NZ

With a large selection of New Zealand made giftware, tax-free posting worldwide and free gift wrapping, it is easy to see why the Simply NZ stores are simply the best!     Their business ethos has always been about supporting local, so visitors can enjoy browsing authentic homegrown artworks, such as McGlashen […]