Discover size and style at The Bellevue
Set in the heart of leafy Papanui, The Bellevue offers a premium option for retirement living. This apartment at The Bellevue makes downsizing a dream. A northwest facing position allows for morning and afternoon sun all year round, plus the 2 bedroom home is located on the ground floor which makes getting […]
Clean your home with lasers
That’s right, lasers. Now you can pretend you’re a Stormtrooper while you vacuum, except you’ll be far more accurate. Metropol’s gadget guru Ian Knott looks into the clever tech included in Dyson’s latest stick vacuum cleaner. I joke, of course. The Dyson V15 Detect doesn’t zap the dirt off your floor with […]
Time for a spring fling
Traditionally the days leading up to and the start of spring are a time to clean up and clean out, in other words a spring clean. I prefer to think of it as a ‘spring fling’. I fling open curtains to let the light in, fling out clothes unworn for at […]
Personal taste to the fore: Luke Gardner
Outdoor entertaining is something to factor-in during the design process for your new-build home. Luke Gardner shares some ideas for creating your perfect outdoor space. “It’s about your own personal taste and just about anything goes.” When coming up with a plan, think about the situation of your section, your house shape […]
Outdoor furniture care
Now is an ideal time to start checking outdoor furniture for the coming spring and summer. Get rid of any rickety old stuff and invest in sturdy weather-proof tables and chairs, or revamp your existing ones. Future-proofing is a sound investment so buy waterproof covers for outdoor furniture, regardless of the material. […]
Splash out at home: Lagoon Pools
Dad is raising a chilled beer, feet up, a smile of contentment on his face. No, it’s not the rugby score he’s beaming over. He’s just another satisfied new home-pool customer. No more water park or public swimming pool queues, just instant poolside bliss. Lagoon Pools, the South Island dealer for Leisure […]
Creating beautiful bathrooms: Butterfield Bathroom Renovations.
Many people who would have been renovating ahead of selling their house, are now renovating because they’re staying put. Several television home renovation shows are based on the sell versus stay options. The renovations always add value to the homes. More homeowners in Christchurch are coming to this same conclusion, renovating to […]
Perfect gifting awaits: The Ivy
With Father’s Day just around the corner, what better way to celebrate than with a little indulgence. For that special father or father-figure in your life or a little something to enhance your own home, there is nowhere better than The Ivy. Father’s Day ideas include beautiful New Zealand-made possum and merino […]
Hamptons style in Christchurch: OneWorld
London, Sydney, Chicago… Christchurch. OneWorld has been available at leading furniture retailers in New Zealand for over a decade and now the label has opened its first retail showroom in the country – in Christchurch.
Flying high in Wigram: Harcourts Grenadier Halswell
A new Harcourts franchise will be opening in Wigram later this year, a first in the history of the brand. At the helm will be Sarah and Hamish McLeod, who already operate Harcourts Grenadier Halswell. “This area of Christchurch is becoming very popular. There are newer properties and a growing infrastructure. […]
