A poignant tribute: Jonny from J E Collett Builders honours his grandfather’s handywork
A column of antique wooden planks displayed at J E Collett Builders are the well-worn steps from a house built by owner Jonny Collett’s grandfather many decades ago and enjoyed by the Collett family for many years. The poignant tribute to Jonny’s heritage also signifies the journey of aspiring to the top while […]
Celebrating the beauty of winter: The Gift Box of Lincoln is full of warm and fluffy things to brighten up your winter wardrobe
With a wide range of ponchos, capes, little coats, snoods and scarfs at The Gift Box of Lincoln, it is obvious the store is looking forward to all the best parts of the coming season. Also in stock are a range of beautiful throws for beds and chairs and lanterns that create a […]
Turning architectural heads: Bayshore Builders has been partnering with some of the best architects in the business to deliver visually stunning results
“Queenstown is a wonderful place to be involved in the construction industry,” says Ben Collins, owner of Bayshore Builders which he set up in 2001. “There is so much variety of work, from residential builds to commercial construction and internal fitouts, as well as civil projects.” Indeed, Bayshore Builders is skilled in all […]
A new approach to an old problem: architect Craig South explores innovative thinking about living in the CBD
Architect Craig South explores an alternative to the norm when it comes to central city living. Architecture is typically viewed as a whole – the exterior lines, the internal layout and the fit-out. And while it is all of that, if we were to strip it back to a considered shell, we have […]
Shaped by the elements: Wyatt+Gray make the shortlist for NZIA Southern Branch award with Clyde House
A house designed to blend into the landscape and withstand the Central Otago elements is up for an architecture award. Clyde House, by Wyatt+Gray Architects, has been short-listed in the housing category at the New Zealand Institute of Architects Southern Branch Awards. Designed by Michael Wyatt, Clyde House was shaped by sun, view […]
Tap into your own trends: Edward Gibbon’s retail manager Lesley Storm gives us her take on choosing a tap
When building or renovating, tapware choices should be exciting. Far from just a functional plumbing imperative, taps are rising in the design stakes. They’re top styling statements in themselves. And while there are always trends in tapware, homeowners should be true to their individual tastes. Edward Gibbon Retail Manager, Lesley Storm, believes if […]
Marketing your property: Cindy-Lee Sinclair of Harcourts Holmwood on what to think about when selling your home or investment
Long established as a top-flight professional real estate agent in Christchurch, Cindy-Lee Sinclair of Harcourts Holmwood Real Estate Merivale says there are several things to know when putting property on the market. An absolutely key element is to ensure an agent has a signed listing authority before they bring buyers through, Cindy says. […]
The simple choice: turning up the heat this winter at Simply Heat
Simply Heat is, quite simply, a mecca for heating design and installation options. At the company’s expansive showroom, unique in the South Island, you can see and try for yourself 41 gas fires, ultra-low emission and standard wood fires, multi fuel heaters, electric fires, water heaters, ducted heating, underfloor heating, heat pumps and […]
A top tiling team: Giovanni Tiles
If you are after premium quality tiles to give your home distinctive flair, then look no further than the 100m2 Giovanni Tiles selection studio at 3 Lester Lane, just off Dean’s Ave, which holds a selection of more than 1000 premium tiles. A tile selection studio that recognises the growing interest from homeowners […]
A statement in stone: Rocktops delivers handcrafted stone solutions
Combining state-of-the-art technology with creative expertise, Matt Wilson and the Rocktops team are specialists in handcrafted stone products. Supplying and installing granite, marble, engineered stone and Neolith, the company can produce anything from bathroom vanity tops, kitchen, pantry and laundry benchtops, to fire hearths, table tops and BBQ areas. Working directly with the […]
