A southern expansion: Casa Construction heads south to Wanaka’s booming market
It’s going to be a big year for the Casa Construction team. With Wanaka’s population continuing to grow, Casa Construction has decided to start operating across the area, beginning early 2018. Casa will primarily focus on residential new builds, working with local architects and building teams to deliver beautifully crafted homes. Working in […]
Bohemian bedrooms: how to get this easy-going carefree look in your own home
Bohemian decor can’t help but be a stand-out style in any room. Bohemian is too hip to be square; it’s a welcome digression away from the conversative; proudly eclectic. Whoever partners with this concept must appreciate an adventurous aesthetic. A free-spirit, bohemian decor embraces culture, colour and carefree style – from compelling patterns […]
Tricks of the trade: We talk to Marijke of Ray White Rangiora on how to do well at selling your home
Just as no two homes are identical, real estate agents also come in their own unique package. “We’re all different, because we have different backgrounds and choosing a perfectly suited agent is a tactical step,” says Marijke Sheppard of Ray White Rangiora. Marijke, a former teacher, believes in dealing with facts and believes […]
Community driven success: Twiss Keir Realty gives credit for achievements to the support they get from locals
The growth of the Twiss Keir Realty team is impressive. Established more than 30 years ago, it recently boasted five branches – Hanmer, Kaiapoi, Rangiora, Belfast and The Palms. With the recent purchase of Four Seasons Realty – with offices in Hornby and Rolleston – there are now seven offices, 91 salespeople, 33 […]
Great galleries: Four Christchurch art galleries you have to check out
Ladies and gentlemen, forget Paris, London and New York. The best in art is right here in Ōtautahi, Christchurch. For your viewing pleasure, we’ve gone in search of some of the latest and greatest. When it comes to art, these four favourites are exhibitionists in all the right ways. ART METRO: With more […]
Coolest crafts: top ten craft projects to keep you occupied this Autumn
If you’re at a bit of a loss as to what to turn your talented hand to as summer comes to an end, there’s no shortage of clever crafts to keep you occupied. This month is National Craft Month and, according to Spotlight, traditional crafts such as knitting, macrame and crochet are anything […]
Into the wild: home decor goes exotic
With a hiss and a roar, wildlife has burst onto the style scene and our love for this beautiful decor cannot be tamed. Lions and tigers and bears, oh my! The output of this preoccupation with some of our greatest outdoor species is, thank goodness, a big step away from anything taxidermy related […]
One size doesn’t fit all: Columnist Cymon Allfrey on compact homes
With compact homes in the spotlight as a solution to housing, Architect Cymon Allfrey questions whether small really is better. It has been wonderful to see such a celebration of architecture in the media recently, in particular that of small or compact homes: homes that are providing innovative solutions to living within a […]
The feature wall
The feature wall, also known as the ‘statement wall’ is the pièce de résistance in modern homes, and a welcome saviour for spaces missing that certain je ne se quois. A concept that goes hand-in-hand with many pros – helping to divide a space, adding flair, giving the illusion of depth when there […]
Lovely lavender: colour of the moment
It’s been touted as ‘the new millennial pink’. We’re not sure if it’s going to be able to knock this ruling hue right off its perch, but lavender is certainly not shy about what it has to offer our abodes this season. It may not have been in the running to steal the […]
