Snow White snow Bright

Snow White snow Bright: Brightening up your homeware.

Move over moody grey, bright white has entered the room. Who would have thought this colour would be capable of packing so much punch and giving our homewares a much-needed revamp?     White light is made up of all the colours of the rainbow – no wonder we are drawn to […]

The Outside Room

Creating space: The Outside Room

Whether you need an office for working from home, an extra bedroom for guests or just require extra space, The Outside Room can provide an affordable and stylish solution.     Ken Clement has been crafting and delivering portable, custom-made rooms in Canterbury and across the South Island for the past two […]

Colour of the Year

Colour of the Year

Coral has long symbolised a range of uplifting emotions from health to happiness, with amulets of the aragonite mineral used to drive away misfortune and illness in Ancient Greece.     Whether recognising the talismanic qualities of nature’s bounty or simply a happy coincidence, Pantone has revealed that its official colour of […]

Ronnie Dunbar Upholsterers

A talent for transformation: Ronnie Dunbar Upholsterers

With a strong focus on sustainability and upcycling, Ronnie Dunbar Upholsterers (RDU) is an expert at transforming both antique and contemporary furnishings into stylish pieces that appear brand-new.     Thanks to a reputation that extends across the globe, the company has worked on top-quality projects for royalty, celebrities, country estates and […]

Wonderful Walls

Wonderful Walls: Angelique Armstrong

Whether you want an understated design for subtle interest or a bold statement pattern to give a room that wow factor, it seems the writing is on the wall for 2019 interior trends. Yes, wallpaper is making its beautiful mark and our homes are all the better for it.     Metropol […]

Natural Instinct

Natural Instinct: Home & Living

Natural fibres are bringing authentic warmth to our decor. We look at how to introduce this knotty and nice aesthetic to refresh and lighten the home.     Easy on the eye, to the touch, and for the planet, natural fibres appeal to our instincts in woven, knitted or knotted renditions. Natural […]

Simply New Zealand

All About Aotearoa: Simply New Zealand

The name says it all. Simply New Zealand is simply that – a 100 percent Kiwi-owned, nationwide retailer of the largest selection of New Zealand giftware.     With stores at the BNZ Shopping Centre, the Canterbury Museum and two at Christchurch Airport, tourists and locals are well provided for. Browse the genuine, […]

Majuba Gallery

Contemporary Cool: Majuba Gallery

If you find yourself at the picturesque locale of Hanmer Springs this summer, a visit to contemporary art space Majuba Gallery, 5 Conical Hill Road, should be top of your list.     Currently their featured artist is South Westland born and raised Kelvin McMillan, whose simple architectural subjects – be it […]

Vision Kitchens

Bring your vision to reality: Vision Kitchens

Whether you are building a new home, your current kitchen layout needs renovating or you are tired of the old design and want to refresh your kitchen, you should visit Vision Kitchens, where you will realise that building a new kitchen can be very enjoyable.     Vision Kitchens is the Christchurch-based […]

Coco Gifts

One-Stop Christmas Shop: Coco Gifts

It’s the last day of the working year, the office closed at lunchtime and Phillippa was due in town for a Christmas party at 4pm. But first, she needed gifts!     Finally leaving her desk at 2:30pm, she still had to do the shopping, change into her party clothes, and be […]