Bathing beauty: Dream Bathrooms
Picture your dream bathroom. Now, imagine really having it. What does your dream bathroom look like? Is it high glamour with plenty of marble and the latest hardware? Does it cater to a buzzing young family where easy cleaning is central to the design? Perhaps you hanker for the elegance of an era […]
The latest trend: restore, don’t replace – McDonald & Hartshorne
In Christchurch’s bustling hospitality industry – where restaurants book out and tables fill up – booth seats wear out and chairs start to tatter. To keep their footprint low and standards high, local restaurateurs are choosing to restore instead of replace. Within commercial spaces, restoring furniture can update the look of a business […]
Art and our city
Local Christchurch scenes painted by talented Kiwi artists not only make a stunning wall feature but are a beautiful reminder of the incredible city we live in. The Christchurch map was one of the most difficult and detailed to create for the couple behind art print business Drawing the Way, Marcella Diaz and […]
Meet your matcha
A centuries-old tradition rooted in mindfulness, art and ceremony has become a modern ritual. The popular green drink is a multi-billion dollar phenomenon; matcha is now a must on a café menu. But matcha lovers, have you thought about making it at home? Matcha has been at the heart of traditional Japanese tea […]
Inside the eye of an interior designer. Ōtautahi interior designer Olivia Kennedy talks texture, styling small, and statement décor.
After building two homes in modern subdivisions, interior designer Olivia Kennedy was ready for something different. She found her answer amongst the leafy suburb of St Albans; a charming, previously renovated three-bedroom bungalow oozing classic old-home character. A young Olivia Kennedy was always found immersed in the idea of creating beautiful spaces. Before […]
Globetrotter: Map World
A love for adventure and exploration fuels Aotearoa’s only independent map store. Follow your curiosity down Colombo Street and find something unexpected. Inside MapWorld, you are instantly transported: floor to ceiling maps, globes in every size, and the quiet thrill of discovering somewhere new. It feels less like a shop and more like […]
Find your signature
Playfully sweet like a Simon Lewis Wards glass gummy bear sculpture, old money meets modern with a globe or vintage clock, or abstract and art-is-everything… here are some décor prompts to stamp your signature style.
On our radar
From the insights of local interior designers to takeaways from award-winning Canterbury homes, here are three homestyle features we can’t stop thinking about. 1. The statement sofa Vogue Living says this might be the piece of furniture to have in 2026. The statement sofa isn’t necessarily the one you sink into for a […]
Steal their style
From décor to statement details, we deciphered three key trends that came across in winning Canterbury homes from the 2026 New Zealand Architecture Awards. Award-winning homes are some of the best places to find inspiration for new ways to style or elevate your space. True to their status (each home must first be […]
Architecturally-pleasing outdoor living: Louvre Solutions
In pursuit of an architecturally pleasing and functional outdoor living space, the owners of this stunning home sought a custom louvre roof solution to seamlessly integrate with the unique design of their property. Shade from the sun, protection from the wind and rain, and an engaging environment for the whole family was what […]
