Home & Living

Sustainable homes improve the environment and lower the cost of running your home. Building from scratch is the best way to ensure success in sustainability, however there are also ways to convert existing homes. Saving energy, water and maintenance on systems and appliances contribute to making a home sustainable. When you have a […]

Cantabrians have always loved their heritage, and the historic buildings left post-earthquakes are more precious than ever. The care lavished by the Riccarton Bush Trust ensures this piece of living history is a gift to current and future generations. The painting of Riccarton House has been completed and it looks spectacular. Pūtaringamotu/Riccarton Bush […]

Hot pink and neons are at the forefront of fashion trends for 2023, with the recent announcement of the bold “Viva Magenta” as Pantone’s 2023 Colour of the Year. Seasonal colours come and go, so there are numerous ways in which to include them in your décor without going the whole nine yards. […]

If, oddly enough, you’re not a supermodel and you do actually have to get out of bed for significantly less than $10,000 a day, that bed should ensure you get a wonderful night’s sleep. No matter what the sleep hygienists tell us, the 21st century bed also functions as a haven for leisure […]

Marketing a property brings with it the opportunity to tackle those jobs too long put off – such as decluttering, and selling or donating items you no longer want. Checklists are the perfect solution to keeping the marketing process on track and move it forward as seamlessly as possible. Jacqui McBride of Mike […]

When you go away on holiday you need to protect your hot tub as you would your other cherished valuables. It’s an ideal time to call in your pool maintenance team, or with a few simple steps, you can do it yourself. Short periods (3 to 5 days) Use a test strip to […]

Contemporary Homes of Nelson won the 2022 Master Builders’ House of the Year National Outdoor Living Excellence Award for a new build titled Let the Flow Begin. Sweeping views, a sumptuous interior, swimming and spa pools, and sustainability – this home truly has it all. The three-bedroom cedar and weatherboard residence stretches long […]

Bathrooms are a unique space. They’re one of those places that don’t need to match or coordinate with the other rooms in your house – which makes them ripe for having some real fun with decorating. One way to go about coming up with your look is to create a theme. Nature is […]

Pendant lighting comes in all shapes and sizes. If you are looking for a statement pendant, try a single bulb chandelier. The latter traditionally has more than one bulb incorporated into a single fixture, while a pendant light is always one bulb, however contemporary design often merges the two, hence a pendant chandelier. […]