Something special
For your hard to buy, ‘has everything already’ friend; look no further. Practical and useful gifts with a splash of fun colour make for perfect birthday or congratulatory presents for those impossible to buy for friends and family. Functional accessories made from good quality materials mean your loved ones will get […]
Show them you care: Victoria Florists
We all need to be cared for and sometimes don’t know how to say it with words. The team at Victoria Florists helps say what you can’t with personalised gift and goodie baskets and bouquets to show that family, friends, and loved ones do care. The talented florists create customised baskets […]
A warm welcome: RESENE
Stepping into a stunning hallway sets the tone for what’s in store throughout the rest of a house. Make a beautiful first impression with a warm and welcoming wall colour. This hallway has been given a creative touch with Resene FX Paint Effects medium coloured with Resene Half Alabaster. Resene FX […]
Art, antiques & collectables
Those who have missed the antique shops and art galleries that used to populate Merivale many years ago have been delighted to discover The Vintro Room. Down the arcade at 186 Papanui Road, opposite Merivale Mall, The Vintro Room has a large and eclectic range of desirable art, antiques […]
Create a mini orchard: Terra Viva
Nothing beats the flavour of delicious home-grown fruit; knowing exactly what’s gone into, and onto, that fruit is an extra bonus. Even with minimal space, it’s easy to create a mini home orchard. Plan your varieties carefully, and you can step out of your back door and pick your own fresh fruit […]
When east meets west: Superhome
Christchurch homeowners Vickie and John took their inspiration from a 1909 Bungalow on Fendalton Road called Los Angeles House and Japanese Minka Houses to create “The Big Cottage.” The result is a modern reinterpretation of the California bungalow style, with significant Japanese influence. The home incorporates timeless and enduring architecture, with […]
New Brighton stunner: Superhome
Designer Warren Clarke wanted to build an ultra-energy efficient home that would also be a practical family home. The home achieves the maximum Homestar 10 rating from the New Zealand Green Building Council — one of only three in New Zealand to do so. The layout maximises space by eliminating passageways […]
Blending architectural influences: Superhome
Architectural designer and Superhome co-founder Bob Burnett and his wife, Japanese architect Shizuka Yasui, naturally chose the best of both New Zealand and Japanese influences when designing their own family home in Broad Oaks on Christchurch’s Port Hills. The multi-award-winning house served as a Superhome show home until the second Christchurch earthquake […]
Take a Superhome tour
The Superhome movement tours are back for 2021. Tour organisers are excited to showcase several future-proofed Superhomes, designed and built to be environmentally aware and in harmony with nature. Warmer in winter and easier to heat for less cost. Superhome co-founder and designer Bob Burnett says the tours are a chance […]
Dreaming of a great kitchen: Dream Doors
Almost 10 years ago, Adrian Kay started his own Dream Doors Kitchens franchise in 2012. Since then, Adrian and his tightly knit team of skilled tradesmen have earned a sterling reputation for bringing a new lease of life to one of the most lived-in areas of your house. That reputation has […]
