Four-poster beds
The four-poster bed is a relic of the 13th century that found itself out of favour as ceilings dropped, along with housing’s square footage. However, as we increasingly seek spaces that bring a sense of comfort and safety, it seems the four-poster bed is making a contemporary comeback. Today’s iteration […]
Award-winning experience: Neil Rich Builders
Giving you peace of mind during the build and renovation process of your next or existing home is paramount. With Neil Rich, you have that peace of mind. Neil Rich has been part of the building industry for more than 50 years. After completing his apprenticeship, he spent many years undertaking […]
Moving closer to chlorine-free
It has been a year since the council voted to temporarily add chlorine to the city’s drinking water supply in response to advice from the Canterbury Medical Officer of Health. With the clock ticking on the council’s self-imposed deadline to end temporary chlorination, Water Supply Improvement Programme Manager Helen Beaumont provides an […]
Getting Homewares All Tied Up
Add an arty, earthly, organic vibe to a room with fibre art. This is far from something new – but then that’s the beauty of it. Originating as a craft in the ’60s, and common on walls by the ’70s, the fashion faded until recently. Now handmade, woven art style […]
the advantage of Building new: GI Builders Ltd
Grant and Kelly Irving know a thing or two about building high-end architectural houses. Their company, GI Builders Ltd has been doing it for more than ten years. Director, Grant has been building in Christchurch all of his adult life and brings that vast amount of experience to every project, whether renovation […]
Going Dutch
If you’re all about comfort and cosiness, then congratulations, for your beautiful compulsion has a name – Gezellig. Pronounced heh-SELL-ick, gezellig is a Dutch word that, though nearly impossible to translate literally into English, best expresses the very quintessence of Dutch culture. Nobody does warm and welcoming, cosy and inviting […]
Bold black bathrooms
The spa-inspired bathroom trend has officially returned – back to the spa, that is. These days it’s all about bold, dark, sultry bathroom designs that evoke an indulgent high-end experience. Bathrooms are often south-side windowless rooms, so take a walk on the dark side and enhance the cosiness. Black fixtures […]
Welcome to the Waterfront: Craig South
Christchurch’s new city waterfront is transforming how people engage with the city and Te Papa Ōtakaro/Avon River. Architect Craig South explores this exciting addition to the central city. It was a day for celebration and discovery when Christchurch’s new City Promenade opened on 25 November with a scavenger hunt, live […]
The Dreaded Clean-Up
I’m lucky if you’re still reading. Mention ‘cleaning’ and it’s time to turn the page, right? Exactly. That’s why this issue needs a New-Year resolution devoted to it. There are things in life we’d rather not deal with, and household tasks beg to top the list. That, and picking up […]
Restored, renewed, revitalised: MF Turnbull
Celebrating 30 years in business, MF Turnbull has earned its place as an iconic Christchurch business. Experts in paint, stain, polyurethane and polished finishes on furniture and joinery, there is very little in the home that Monique and Murray Turnbull and their team cannot regenerate. While finishing new items is […]
