They’ve got you covered: Ronnie Dunbar Upholstery
One of Queenstown’s most successful upholsterers, Ronnie Dunbar Upholstery [RDU Ltd] has expanded its operation to open an additional branch in Christchurch as RDU [CHC] Ltd at 11a Sheffield Crescent, Burnside. Ronnie started his long career in upholstery with a four-year apprenticeship at the respected furniture store Anderson & England in […]
Sayonara to plastic
Now that an increasing number of bars, restaurants and grocery stores are ditching single-use plastic items such as grocery bags and straws, why not think of other ways to decrease your carbon footprint and help Papatuanuku – Mother Earth? The easiest place to start is in your home. 1.Use reusable bags when shopping […]
Colour me Clever
Pantone announced Ultra Violet as the colour of the year for 2018 and it’s continuing to play a starring role in every aspect of home design. But if you’re already looking ahead to 2019, the word on the homewares street is that ‘Cravings’ and ‘Classico’ colours will be the lay of the decorating […]
Beddy Buys: Quality slumber spaces
When it comes to our slumber spaces, quality counts. After all, if the average night’s sleep is eight hours, then one sleeps for a third of one’s life. Granted, for many of us, eight hours of sleep is but a distant dream, which makes it even more important to favour quality over […]
The Kitchen Wow Factor: Master Joiner Award
Held once a year to seek out the best designs in New Zealand, the Master Joiner Awards are a prestigious, highly sought-after award to obtain. Designed to promote excellence in joinery design and craftsmanship, to encourage the use of sustainable timbers and to showcase the finest work from the industry, it is […]
Where form and function collide: Harrison Bloy
Choices like never before make it possible to create a functional bathroom that’s dripping in personality. The spacious luxury showroom at Harrison Bloy has a unique and quite stunning display of options. As sumptuous as it all seems, there are many surprisingly affordable quality entry-level products, that are still stylish. With an impressive […]
An adrenalin-charged project: The new QEII
Not since the Commonwealth Games of ‘74 has there been such excitement in east Christchurch. The new Taiora QEII Recreation and Sport Centre, sporting an adrenalin-charged hydro slide, is world-class. Apollo Projects, specialising in aquatic and sport centre design and construction, completed the 15-month build, on time and on budget. Councillor David […]
Creative Kitchens: Vision Kitchens
These days, a kitchen is no longer just for cooking. While it’s one of the most functional rooms in a house, it can also be a very pleasant space to relax in. The expert team at Vision Kitchens believes a superior kitchen shares the personality of its owners and its aim is to […]
Bright Bathrooms
Colour is a complex phenomenon and theories about its effect on our minds and emotions range across the scientific and artistic realms. All it takes is a paintbrush and a pot of fresh paint to demonstrate the power of colour to dramatically alter a space. The transformative capabilities of colour go above and […]
A site for SLUMBER: Dreamwool Beds
“Sleep that knits up the ravelled sleeve of care,” wrote Shakespeare. He was right. Sleep is a physical necessity allowing both the body and the mind a chance to recover and repair themselves after the stresses of the day so you wake refreshed and recharged. Adequate sleep is just as important for your […]
